Bhadrak
Bhadrak is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Bhadrak district is 2,505 km², which includes 2,388.57 km² of rural area and 116.43 km² of urban area. There are about 1,250 villages in Bhadrak district.
For administrative convenience, Bhadrak district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 12 tehsils in Bhadrak district. Here is the list of all Bhadrak Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bhadrak District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agarpada | 95 | 58,238 |
| 2 | Bansada | 311 | 1,24,708 |
| 3 | Bant | 107 | 63,463 |
| 4 | Basudebpur | 236 | 1,61,509 |
| 5 | Bhadrak Rural | 374 | 3,55,439 |
| 6 | Bhandari Pokhari | 262 | 1,10,429 |
| 7 | Chandabali | 232 | 1,00,905 |
| 8 | Dhamanagar | 155 | 1,19,385 |
| 9 | Dhamara Marine | 8 | 4,075 |
| 10 | Dhusuri | 228 | 1,21,894 |
| 11 | Naikanidihi | 199 | 91,289 |
| 12 | Tihidi | 298 | 1,95,003 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bhadrak Rural is the largest tehsil in bhadrak district by both area and population. Dhamara Marine is the smallest tehsil in bhadrak district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bhadrak Rural | Bhadrak Rural |
| Smallest Tehsil | Dhamara Marine | Dhamara Marine |
Population of Bhadrak District
The population of Bhadrak 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 Bhadrak, 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 | 15,06,337 | 13,20,499 | 1,85,838 |
| Total Male Population | 7,60,260 | 6,65,255 | 95,005 |
| Total Female Population | 7,46,077 | 6,55,244 | 90,833 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,84,560 | 1,61,574 | 22,986 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 95,048 | 83,188 | 11,860 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 89,512 | 78,386 | 11,126 |
| Literate Population | 10,94,140 | 9,64,713 | 1,29,427 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,96,269 | 5,25,719 | 70,550 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,97,871 | 4,38,994 | 58,877 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,12,197 | 3,55,786 | 56,411 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,63,991 | 1,39,536 | 24,455 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,48,206 | 2,16,250 | 31,956 |
| Households | 3,06,333 | 2,70,791 | 35,542 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bhadrak district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bhadrak district is 15,06,337, including 7,60,260 males and 7,46,077 females. In rural areas, it is 13,20,499, including 6,65,255 males and 6,55,244 females. In urban areas, it is 1,85,838, including 95,005 males and 90,833 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bhadrak district is 1,84,560, including 95,048 boys and 89,512 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,61,574, including 83,188 boys and 78,386 girls. In urban areas, it is 22,986, including 11,860 boys and 11,126 girls.
- Literate population in Bhadrak district is around 10,94,140, including 5,96,269 males and 4,97,871 females. In rural areas, it is 9,64,713, including 5,25,719 males and 4,38,994 females. In urban areas, it is 1,29,427, including 70,550 males and 58,877 females.
- Illiterate population in Bhadrak district is about 4,12,197, including 1,63,991 males and 2,48,206 females. In rural areas, it is 3,55,786, including 1,39,536 males and 2,16,250 females. In urban areas, it is 56,411, including 24,455 males and 31,956 females.
- There are about 3,06,333 households in Bhadrak district, including 2,70,791 in rural areas and 35,542 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bhadrak. 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 | 3,34,896 | 3,16,246 | 18,650 |
| SC Male Population | 1,68,687 | 1,59,293 | 9,394 |
| SC Female Population | 1,66,209 | 1,56,953 | 9,256 |
| Total ST Population | 30,428 | 24,347 | 6,081 |
| ST Male Population | 15,361 | 12,335 | 3,026 |
| ST Female Population | 15,067 | 12,012 | 3,055 |
| Population Density | 601 / km² | 553 / km² | 1,596 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bhadrak district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhadrak district is approximately 3,34,896, including 1,68,687 males and 1,66,209 females. In rural areas, it is 3,16,246, including 1,59,293 males and 1,56,953 females. In urban areas, it is 18,650, including 9,394 males and 9,256 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhadrak district is about 30,428, including 15,361 males and 15,067 females. In rural areas, it is 24,347, including 12,335 males and 12,012 females. In urban areas, it is 6,081, including 3,026 males and 3,055 females.
- Overall population density of Bhadrak district is around 601 people per km². Rural areas have about 553 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,596 people per km².