Boudh District, Odisha
Boudh District is an administrative district in the state of Odisha, India. It is situated about 190 km from Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha. The district headquarters is located at Boudh. Odia is the main language spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 3,098 km², including 3,077.28 km² of rural area and 20.72 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Boudh District
Boudh District is divided into 3 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 1,211 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boudh | 427 | 699.23 |
| 2 | Harabhanga | 372 | 631.39 |
| 3 | Kantamal | 412 | 612.20 |
Population of Boudh District
As per the Census 2011, Boudh District has a total population of 4,41,162 people, consisting of 2,21,625 males and 2,19,537 females. There are 1,06,961 households in the district with an average population density of 142 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,41,162 | 4,20,738 | 20,424 |
| Male Population | 2,21,625 | 2,11,133 | 10,492 |
| Female Population | 2,19,537 | 2,09,605 | 9,932 |
| Total Households | 1,06,961 | 1,02,402 | 4,559 |
| Population Density | 142 / km² | 137 / km² | 986 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 2,71,612 literate people and 61,847 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,04,934 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 55,364 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 61,847 | 59,737 | 2,110 |
| Literate Population | 2,71,612 | 2,55,716 | 15,896 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,69,550 | 1,65,022 | 4,528 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,04,934 | 99,438 | 5,496 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 55,364 | 54,867 | 497 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.