Oupada
Oupada 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 Oupada Block (CD) is 02905. The total area of Oupada Tehsil is 186 km². Oupada has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Oupada Tehsil
Oupada Tehsil has a total of 79 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 Oupada Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aghasul | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 2 | Aghirapada | Aghirapada | Soro (32 km) |
| 3 | Ambagadia | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 4 | Astapatana | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 5 | Atasahi | Gadasahi | Soro (31 km) |
| 6 | Badapokhri | Badapokhari | Soro (13 km) |
| 7 | Badhi | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 8 | Balimundali | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 9 | Banguru | Fatepur | Soro (31 km) |
| 10 | Basudeipur | Fatepur | Soro (23 km) |
| 11 | Bejeramachandrapur | Fatepur | Soro (25 km) |
| 12 | Benagadia | Fatepur | Soro (31 km) |
| 13 | Betei | Gadasahi | Soro (30 km) |
| 14 | Bharadabati | Gadasahi | Soro (30 km) |
| 15 | Bikrampur | Fatepur | Soro (30 km) |
| 16 | Biriha | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 17 | Brajakishorepur | Badapokhari | Soro (21 km) |
| 18 | Budakhunta | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 19 | Chandratikara | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (25 km) |
| 20 | Chanpur | Talakia | Soro (22 km) |
| 21 | Chhotatentuli | Talakia | Soro (20 km) |
| 22 | Darakholi | Talakia | Soro (28 km) |
| 23 | Daripokhari | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 24 | Dhimpura | Talakia | Soro (27 km) |
| 25 | Dimirichua | Fatepur | Soro (27 km) |
| 26 | Fatehpur | Fatepur | Soro (28 km) |
| 27 | Gadasahi | Gadasahi | Soro (23 km) |
| 28 | Garudahata | Aghirapada | Soro (19 km) |
| 29 | Gopinathpur | Talakia | Soro (27 km) |
| 30 | Goseinpatana | Talakia | Soro (28 km) |
| 31 | Harichandanpur | Fatepur | Soro (28 km) |
| 32 | Jagannathpur | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 33 | Jalapanka | Talakia | Soro (20 km) |
| 34 | Janhiapada | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (25 km) |
| 35 | Janikapala | Gadasahi | Soro (34 km) |
| 36 | Jayanarayanpur | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 37 | Jodagadia | Talakia | Soro (24 km) |
| 38 | Jokagadia | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 39 | Kabisul | Gadasahi | Soro (33 km) |
| 40 | Kalajhatia | Talakia | Soro (26 km) |
| 41 | Kalarapala | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 42 | Kamarapala | Aghirapada | Soro (22 km) |
| 43 | Kanhurai | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 44 | Kasapa | Fatepur | Soro (29 km) |
| 45 | Kasigadia | Talakia | Soro (20 km) |
| 46 | Khaira | Talakia | Soro (27 km) |
| 47 | Khuntadiha | Gadasahi | Soro (20 km) |
| 48 | Khuntadihapatana | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (33 km) |
| 49 | Kusunadaspur | Gadasahi | Soro (29 km) |
| 50 | Laxmisula | Aghirapada | Soro (20 km) |
| 51 | Mahulagadia | Aghirapada | Soro (23 km) |
| 52 | Mainsadali | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (30 km) |
| 53 | Majhisahi | Gadasahi | Soro (23 km) |
| 54 | Mangalapada | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 55 | Matigada | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 56 | Mohapatri | Talakia | Soro (33 km) |
| 57 | Naranpur | Fatepur | Soro (27 km) |
| 58 | Niankhia | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 59 | Niladeipur | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 60 | Nuagaon | Badapokhari | Soro (20 km) |
| 61 | Nunipada | Fatepur | Soro (30 km) |
| 62 | Paidajami | Talakia | Soro (28 km) |
| 63 | Paikapada | Fatepur | Soro (20 km) |
| 64 | Pandua | Gadasahi | Soro (19 km) |
| 65 | Paramanandapur | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (29 km) |
| 66 | Patapur | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 67 | Pindabasa | Gadasahi | Soro (33 km) |
| 68 | Podapatana | Talakia | Soro (25 km) |
| 69 | Pratapapur | Talakia | Soro (28 km) |
| 70 | Rairamachandrapur | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (25 km) |
| 71 | Ramachandrapur | Fatepur | Soro (28 km) |
| 72 | Rangamatia | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (28 km) |
| 73 | Ranipokhari | Gadasahi | Soro (35 km) |
| 74 | Rodanapur | Badapokhari | Soro (19 km) |
| 75 | Similipal | Badapokhari | Soro (30 km) |
| 76 | Sorisapala | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (29 km) |
| 77 | Talakia | Talakia | Soro (28 km) |
| 78 | Tipura | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (26 km) |
| 79 | Totasahi | Rairamachandrapur | Soro (27 km) |
Population of Oupada Tehsil
The population profile of Oupada 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 Oupada 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 | 39,759 | 39,759 | N/A |
| Male Population | 19,745 | 19,745 | N/A |
| Female Population | 20,014 | 20,014 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,337 | 5,337 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,737 | 2,737 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,600 | 2,600 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 24,463 | 24,463 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,577 | 13,577 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,886 | 10,886 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 15,296 | 15,296 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,168 | 6,168 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,128 | 9,128 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,948 | 8,948 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 39,759 people. Includes nearly 19,745 males and 20,014 females. Rural population is about 39,759 people.
- There are around 5,337 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,737 boys and 2,600 girls.
- Literate population is about 24,463 people. Non-literate population is around 15,296 people.
- There are nearly 8,948 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Oupada 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 | 6,027 | 6,027 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,029 | 3,029 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,998 | 2,998 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 9,813 | 9,813 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 4,868 | 4,868 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,945 | 4,945 | N/A |
| Population Density | 214 / km² | 214 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Oupada Tehsil is approximately 6,027 people, including 3,029 males and 2,998 females. Around 6,027 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Oupada Tehsil is about 9,813 people, including 4,868 males and 4,945 females. Around 9,813 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 214 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 214 people per sq. km.