Kanpur

Kanpur is a Town and Tehsil in Cuttack 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 Kanpur Block (CD) is 02945. The total area of Kanpur Tehsil is 179 km². Kanpur has a sex ratio of approximately 896 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kanpur Tehsil

Kanpur Tehsil has a total of 78 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 Kanpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kanpur Tehsil

The population profile of Kanpur 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 Kanpur 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 59,577 people. Includes nearly 31,413 males and 28,164 females. Rural population is about 59,577 people.
• There are around 6,578 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,537 boys and 3,041 girls.
• Literate population is about 43,771 people. Non-literate population is around 15,806 people.
• There are nearly 13,640 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kanpur 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 Kanpur Tehsil is approximately 11,649 people, including 6,050 males and 5,599 females. Around 11,649 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kanpur Tehsil is about 1,507 people, including 770 males and 737 females. Around 1,507 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 333 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 333 people per sq. km.