Chandipur
Chandipur is a Town and Tehsil in Baleshwar District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Chandipur Block (CD) is 02899. The total area of Chandipur Tehsil is 69 km². Chandipur has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chandipur Tehsil
Chandipur Tehsil has a total of 27 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chandipur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badadeulabad | Ranasahi | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 2 | Badkia | Padampur | Baleshwar (11 km) |
| 3 | Bankeswar | Padampur | Baleshwar (15 km) |
| 4 | Bidei | Gud | Baleshwar (8 km) |
| 5 | Chaktentulipura | Patrapada | Baleshwar (2 km) |
| 6 | Chandipur | Haladipada | Baleshwar (15 km) |
| 7 | Dasi | Ranasahi | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 8 | Ghisuan | Patrapada | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 9 | Gudu | Gud | Baleshwar (11 km) |
| 10 | Hidigan | Hidigan | Baleshwar (6 km) |
| 11 | Jhagadapadhi | Ranasahi | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 12 | Kaindhari | Ranasahi | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 13 | Majhikia | Padampur | Baleshwar (12 km) |
| 14 | Nangudi | Ranasahi | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 15 | Nidhipada | Jaydevkasaba | Baleshwar (20 km) |
| 16 | Padmapur | Padampur | Baleshwar (12 km) |
| 17 | Raghunathpur | Sindhia | Baleshwar (6 km) |
| 18 | Ranasahi | Ranasahi | Baleshwar (11 km) |
| 19 | Sahada | Gud | Baleshwar (12 km) |
| 20 | Sainkona | Padampur | Baleshwar (20 km) |
| 21 | Salapada | Hidigan | Baleshwar (15 km) |
| 22 | Sandeulabad | Ranasahi | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 23 | Srikona | Srikona | Baleshwar (15 km) |
| 24 | Talapada | Padampur | Baleshwar (12 km) |
| 25 | Tapasi | Ranasahi | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 26 | Tentulipura | Patrapada | Baleshwar (5 km) |
| 27 | Tigiria | Patrapada | Baleshwar (5 km) |
Population of Chandipur Tehsil
The population profile of Chandipur Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Chandipur Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,588 | 40,588 | N/A |
| Male Population | 20,756 | 20,756 | N/A |
| Female Population | 19,832 | 19,832 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,488 | 5,488 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,801 | 2,801 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,687 | 2,687 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 26,005 | 26,005 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 14,602 | 14,602 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,403 | 11,403 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 14,583 | 14,583 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,154 | 6,154 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,429 | 8,429 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,773 | 8,773 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 40,588 people. Includes nearly 20,756 males and 19,832 females. Rural population is about 40,588 people.
- There are around 5,488 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,801 boys and 2,687 girls.
- Literate population is about 26,005 people. Non-literate population is around 14,583 people.
- There are nearly 8,773 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chandipur Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 12,480 | 12,480 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,367 | 6,367 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,113 | 6,113 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 6,574 | 6,574 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,256 | 3,256 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,318 | 3,318 | N/A |
| Population Density | 593 / km² | 593 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chandipur Tehsil is approximately 12,480 people, including 6,367 males and 6,113 females. Around 12,480 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chandipur Tehsil is about 6,574 people, including 3,256 males and 3,318 females. Around 6,574 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 593 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 593 people per sq. km.