Ganjam
Ganjam is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Ganjam district is 8,206 km², which includes 7,846.32 km² of rural area and 359.68 km² of urban area. There are about 2,783 villages in Ganjam district.
For administrative convenience, Ganjam 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 30 tehsils in Ganjam district. Here is the list of all Ganjam Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ganjam District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARJYAPALLI MARINE | 4 | 8,001 |
| 2 | ASIKA | 183 | 1,43,770 |
| 3 | BADAGADA | 735 | 1,25,836 |
| 4 | BHANJANAGAR | 636 | 1,77,235 |
| 5 | Brahmapur | 80 | 3,56,598 |
| 6 | BRAHMAPUR SADAR | 189 | 1,43,763 |
| 7 | BUGUDA | 345 | 1,36,212 |
| 8 | CHAMAKHANDI | 117 | 48,236 |
| 9 | CHHATRAPUR | 124 | 94,683 |
| 10 | DHARAKOTE | 57 | 57,528 |
| 11 | DIGAPAHANDI | 255 | 1,37,239 |
| 12 | GANGAPUR | 294 | 1,14,480 |
| 13 | GANJAM | 69 | 45,243 |
| 14 | GOLANTHARA | 291 | 1,47,582 |
| 15 | GOPALPUR | 62 | 67,957 |
| 16 | HINJILI | 166 | 1,62,779 |
| 17 | JAGANNATH PRASAD | 248 | 79,901 |
| 18 | JARADA | 271 | 1,15,201 |
| 19 | KABISURYANAGAR | 251 | 1,76,640 |
| 20 | KHALIKOTE | 289 | 1,46,713 |
| 21 | KODALA | 262 | 1,51,318 |
| 22 | NUAGAON | 432 | 1,14,436 |
| 23 | PATAPUR | 338 | 1,33,574 |
| 24 | POLASARA | 402 | 1,36,703 |
| 25 | PURUSOTTAMPUR | 210 | 1,59,869 |
| 26 | Ramagiri | 234 | 12,986 |
| 27 | RAMBHA | 232 | 95,659 |
| 28 | SERAGAD | 115 | 66,224 |
| 29 | SURADA | 559 | 87,684 |
| 30 | TARASINGI | 757 | 84,981 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Tarasingi is the largest tehsil in ganjam district by area, while Brahmapur (M.Corp.) is the largest by population. Arjyapalli Marine is the smallest tehsil in ganjam district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Tarasingi | Brahmapur (M.Corp.) |
| Smallest Tehsil | Arjyapalli Marine | Arjyapalli Marine |
Population of Ganjam District
The population of Ganjam 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 Ganjam, 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 | 35,29,031 | 27,61,030 | 7,68,001 |
| Total Male Population | 17,79,218 | 13,83,636 | 3,95,582 |
| Total Female Population | 17,49,813 | 13,77,394 | 3,72,419 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,20,158 | 3,42,463 | 77,695 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,20,159 | 1,79,550 | 40,609 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,99,999 | 1,62,913 | 37,086 |
| Literate Population | 22,10,050 | 16,35,150 | 5,74,900 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,62,652 | 9,45,712 | 3,16,940 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,47,398 | 6,89,438 | 2,57,960 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,18,981 | 11,25,880 | 1,93,101 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,16,566 | 4,37,924 | 78,642 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,02,415 | 6,87,956 | 1,14,459 |
| Households | 7,58,267 | 5,96,062 | 1,62,205 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ganjam district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ganjam district is 35,29,031, including 17,79,218 males and 17,49,813 females. In rural areas, it is 27,61,030, including 13,83,636 males and 13,77,394 females. In urban areas, it is 7,68,001, including 3,95,582 males and 3,72,419 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ganjam district is 4,20,158, including 2,20,159 boys and 1,99,999 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,42,463, including 1,79,550 boys and 1,62,913 girls. In urban areas, it is 77,695, including 40,609 boys and 37,086 girls.
- Literate population in Ganjam district is around 22,10,050, including 12,62,652 males and 9,47,398 females. In rural areas, it is 16,35,150, including 9,45,712 males and 6,89,438 females. In urban areas, it is 5,74,900, including 3,16,940 males and 2,57,960 females.
- Illiterate population in Ganjam district is about 13,18,981, including 5,16,566 males and 8,02,415 females. In rural areas, it is 11,25,880, including 4,37,924 males and 6,87,956 females. In urban areas, it is 1,93,101, including 78,642 males and 1,14,459 females.
- There are about 7,58,267 households in Ganjam district, including 5,96,062 in rural areas and 1,62,205 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ganjam. 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 | 6,88,235 | 5,66,923 | 1,21,312 |
| SC Male Population | 3,42,111 | 2,81,268 | 60,843 |
| SC Female Population | 3,46,124 | 2,85,655 | 60,469 |
| Total ST Population | 1,18,928 | 1,12,338 | 6,590 |
| ST Male Population | 59,172 | 55,701 | 3,471 |
| ST Female Population | 59,756 | 56,637 | 3,119 |
| Population Density | 430 / km² | 352 / km² | 2,135 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ganjam district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ganjam district is approximately 6,88,235, including 3,42,111 males and 3,46,124 females. In rural areas, it is 5,66,923, including 2,81,268 males and 2,85,655 females. In urban areas, it is 1,21,312, including 60,843 males and 60,469 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ganjam district is about 1,18,928, including 59,172 males and 59,756 females. In rural areas, it is 1,12,338, including 55,701 males and 56,637 females. In urban areas, it is 6,590, including 3,471 males and 3,119 females.
- Overall population density of Ganjam district is around 430 people per km². Rural areas have about 352 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,135 people per km².