Dhenkanal

Dhenkanal is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Dhenkanal is 4,452 km² including 4,383.82 km² rural area and 68.18 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Dhenkanal has a population of 11,92,811 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,17,506 while rural population is 10,75,305. Dhenkanal has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 267.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,79,364 houses in the district, including 25,918 urban houses and 2,53,446 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,081 villages in dhenkanal district.

The Dhenkanal 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.

Parajang is the largest tehsil in dhenkanal district by area while Dhenkanal Sadar is the largest tehsil by population. Bhusan Steel Limited is the smallest tehsil in dhenkanal district by both area and population. There are 13 tehsils in Dhenkanal district. Here is the list of all Dhenkanal Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Dhenkanal District

Population of Dhenkanal District

The population of Dhenkanal 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 Dhenkanal, 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.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dhenkanal. 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.