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) |
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1 | Balimi | 123 | 47,592 |
2 | Bhuban | 221 | 1,01,051 |
3 | Bhusan Steel Limited | 81 | 26,821 |
4 | Dhenkanal Sadar | 702 | 2,82,828 |
5 | Gandia | 483 | 1,04,442 |
6 | Hindol | 245 | 44,159 |
7 | Kamakshyanagar | 427 | 1,17,096 |
8 | Kankadahad | 492 | 61,222 |
9 | Motunga | 124 | 62,014 |
10 | Nihalprasad | 169 | 53,452 |
11 | Parajang | 860 | 1,64,482 |
12 | Rasol | 358 | 73,850 |
13 | Tumusingha | 169 | 53,802 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.