Naikanidihi

Naikanidihi is a Town and Tehsil in Bhadrak 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 Naikanidihi Block (CD) is 02916. The total area of Naikanidihi Tehsil is 199 km². Naikanidihi has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Naikanidihi Tehsil

Naikanidihi Tehsil has a total of 85 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 Naikanidihi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Naikanidihi Tehsil

The population profile of Naikanidihi 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 Naikanidihi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 91,289 people. Includes nearly 46,286 males and 45,003 females. Rural population is about 91,289 people.
• There are around 12,084 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,327 boys and 5,757 girls.
• Literate population is about 63,747 people. Non-literate population is around 27,542 people.
• There are nearly 17,454 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Naikanidihi 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Naikanidihi Tehsil is approximately 16,977 people, including 8,594 males and 8,383 females. Around 16,977 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Naikanidihi Tehsil is about 115 people, including 65 males and 50 females. Around 115 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 459 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 459 people per sq. km.