Chamakhandi
Chamakhandi is a Town and Tehsil in Ganjam 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 Chamakhandi Block (CD) is 03087. The total area of Chamakhandi Tehsil is 117 km². Chamakhandi has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chamakhandi Tehsil
Chamakhandi Tehsil has a total of 30 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 Chamakhandi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badaputi | Kalipalli | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
| 2 | Balakrishnapur | Chikalakhandi | Chhatrapur (3 km) |
| 3 | Ballibagada | Chikalakhandi | Chhatrapur (4 km) |
| 4 | Banabulapalli | Chamakhandi | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 5 | Basanaputi | Kalipalli | Chhatrapur (10 km) |
| 6 | Chamakhandi | Chamakhandi | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
| 7 | Ghadaghadapalli | Chamakhandi | Chhatrapur (9 km) |
| 8 | Govindpur | Laxmipur | Chhatrapur (9 km) |
| 9 | Jaganathapur | Narandrapur | Brahmapur (10 km) |
| 10 | Kalipalli | Kalipalli | Chhatrapur (10 km) |
| 11 | Kanamana | Kanamana | Chhatrapur (4 km) |
| 12 | Karapalli | Chamakhandi | Chhatrapur (13 km) |
| 13 | Keranditolanarayanpur | Tangonapalli | Brahmapur (13 km) |
| 14 | Krushnachandra Nagaradihi | Tangonapalli | Brahmapur (12 km) |
| 15 | Laxmipur | Laxmipur | Brahmapur (10 km) |
| 16 | Matikhala | Kanamana | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 17 | Narasingapur | Bhikarpalli | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 18 | Narendrapur | Narandrapur | Brahmapur (10 km) |
| 19 | Nauli | Laxmipur | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 20 | Nuapaitari | Tangonapalli | Brahmapur (10 km) |
| 21 | Paikapada | Kalipalli | Chhatrapur (10 km) |
| 22 | Raghunathapur | Narandrapur | Brahmapur (10 km) |
| 23 | Ramapalli | Tangonapalli | Brahmapur (12 km) |
| 24 | Sindhigan | Narandrapur | Chhatrapur (11 km) |
| 25 | Sindurapalli | Chamakhandi | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 26 | Sriramachandrapur | Chamakhandi | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
| 27 | Tanganapalli | Tangonapalli | Brahmapur (12 km) |
| 28 | Tikiriabarhampur | Kanamana | Chhatrapur (3 km) |
| 29 | Totapalli | Chamakhandi | Chhatrapur (9 km) |
| 30 | Uppalaputi | Kalipalli | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
Population of Chamakhandi Tehsil
The population profile of Chamakhandi 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 Chamakhandi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,236 | 48,236 | N/A |
| Male Population | 23,951 | 23,951 | N/A |
| Female Population | 24,285 | 24,285 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,474 | 5,474 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,863 | 2,863 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,611 | 2,611 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 29,657 | 29,657 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 17,103 | 17,103 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 12,554 | 12,554 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 18,579 | 18,579 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,848 | 6,848 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,731 | 11,731 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,785 | 10,785 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 48,236 people. Includes nearly 23,951 males and 24,285 females. Rural population is about 48,236 people.
- There are around 5,474 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,863 boys and 2,611 girls.
- Literate population is about 29,657 people. Non-literate population is around 18,579 people.
- There are nearly 10,785 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chamakhandi 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 14,830 | 14,830 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,380 | 7,380 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,450 | 7,450 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 229 | 229 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 118 | 118 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 111 | 111 | N/A |
| Population Density | 413 / km² | 413 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chamakhandi Tehsil is approximately 14,830 people, including 7,380 males and 7,450 females. Around 14,830 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chamakhandi Tehsil is about 229 people, including 118 males and 111 females. Around 229 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 413 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 413 people per sq. km.