Dhenkanal

Dhenkanal is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Dhenkanal district is 4,452 km², which includes 4,383.82 km² of rural area and 68.18 km² of urban area. There are about 1,081 villages in Dhenkanal district.

For administrative convenience, Dhenkanal 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 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

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Balimi12347,592
2Bhuban2211,01,051
3Bhusan Steel Limited8126,821
4Dhenkanal Sadar7022,82,828
5Gandia4831,04,442
6Hindol24544,159
7Kamakshyanagar4271,17,096
8Kankadahad49261,222
9Motunga12462,014
10Nihalprasad16953,452
11Parajang8601,64,482
12Rasol35873,850
13Tumusingha16953,802

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Parajang is the largest tehsil in dhenkanal district by area, while Dhenkanal Sadar is the largest by population. Bhusan Steel Limited is the smallest tehsil in dhenkanal district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Parajang Dhenkanal Sadar
Smallest Tehsil Bhusan Steel Limited Bhusan Steel Limited

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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 11,92,811 10,75,305 1,17,506
Total Male Population 6,12,593 5,51,326 61,267
Total Female Population 5,80,218 5,23,979 56,239
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,39,096 1,27,334 11,762
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 74,093 67,847 6,246
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 65,003 59,487 5,516
Literate Population 8,29,910 7,35,523 94,387
Literate Male Population 4,64,093 4,12,767 51,326
Literate Female Population 3,65,817 3,22,756 43,061
Illiterate Population 3,62,901 3,39,782 23,119
Illiterate Male Population 1,48,500 1,38,559 9,941
Illiterate Female Population 2,14,401 2,01,223 13,178
Households 2,79,364 2,53,446 25,918

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dhenkanal district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Dhenkanal district is 11,92,811, including 6,12,593 males and 5,80,218 females. In rural areas, it is 10,75,305, including 5,51,326 males and 5,23,979 females. In urban areas, it is 1,17,506, including 61,267 males and 56,239 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Dhenkanal district is 1,39,096, including 74,093 boys and 65,003 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,27,334, including 67,847 boys and 59,487 girls. In urban areas, it is 11,762, including 6,246 boys and 5,516 girls.
  • Literate population in Dhenkanal district is around 8,29,910, including 4,64,093 males and 3,65,817 females. In rural areas, it is 7,35,523, including 4,12,767 males and 3,22,756 females. In urban areas, it is 94,387, including 51,326 males and 43,061 females.
  • Illiterate population in Dhenkanal district is about 3,62,901, including 1,48,500 males and 2,14,401 females. In rural areas, it is 3,39,782, including 1,38,559 males and 2,01,223 females. In urban areas, it is 23,119, including 9,941 males and 13,178 females.
  • There are about 2,79,364 households in Dhenkanal district, including 2,53,446 in rural areas and 25,918 in urban areas.

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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,34,079 2,15,178 18,901
SC Male Population 1,18,755 1,09,104 9,651
SC Female Population 1,15,324 1,06,074 9,250
Total ST Population 1,62,056 1,56,671 5,385
ST Male Population 80,878 78,204 2,674
ST Female Population 81,178 78,467 2,711
Population Density 268 / km² 245 / km² 1,723 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dhenkanal district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhenkanal district is approximately 2,34,079, including 1,18,755 males and 1,15,324 females. In rural areas, it is 2,15,178, including 1,09,104 males and 1,06,074 females. In urban areas, it is 18,901, including 9,651 males and 9,250 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhenkanal district is about 1,62,056, including 80,878 males and 81,178 females. In rural areas, it is 1,56,671, including 78,204 males and 78,467 females. In urban areas, it is 5,385, including 2,674 males and 2,711 females.
  • Overall population density of Dhenkanal district is around 268 people per km². Rural areas have about 245 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,723 people per km².