Baudh

Baudh is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Baudh is 3,098 km² including 3,077.28 km² rural area and 20.72 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Baudh has a population of 4,41,162 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,424 while rural population is 4,20,738. Baudh has a sex ratio of approximately 990 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 142.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,06,961 houses in the district, including 4,559 urban houses and 1,02,402 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,117 villages in baudh district.

The Baudh district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Baudh Sadar is the largest tehsil in baudh district by both area and population. Baunsuni is the smallest tehsil in baudh district by area while Puruna Katak is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 6 tehsils in Baudh district. Here is the list of all Baudh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Baudh District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Baudh Sadar6991,37,398
2Baunsuni15943,817
3Harbhanga63139,350
4Kantamal61277,483
5Manamunda6831,06,227
6Puruna Katak31336,887

Population of Baudh District

The population of Baudh offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Baudh, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 4,41,162 4,20,738 20,424
Total Male Population 2,21,625 2,11,133 10,492
Total Female Population 2,19,537 2,09,605 9,932
Child Population (Age 0–6) 61,847 59,737 2,110
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 31,260 30,184 1,076
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 30,587 29,553 1,034
Literate Population 2,71,612 2,55,716 15,896
Literate Male Population 1,58,648 1,49,864 8,784
Literate Female Population 1,12,964 1,05,852 7,112
Illiterate Population 1,69,550 1,65,022 4,528
Illiterate Male Population 62,977 61,269 1,708
Illiterate Female Population 1,06,573 1,03,753 2,820
Households 1,06,961 1,02,402 4,559

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Baudh. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 1,04,934 99,438 5,496
SC Male Population 52,497 49,693 2,804
SC Female Population 52,437 49,745 2,692
Total ST Population 55,364 54,867 497
ST Male Population 27,362 27,092 270
ST Female Population 28,002 27,775 227
Population Density 142 / km² 137 / km² 986 / km²