Chhatrapur
Chhatrapur 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 Chhatrapur Block (CD) is 03085. The total area of Chhatrapur Tehsil is 124 km², which includes 119.92 km² of rural area and 4.40 km² of urban area. Chhatrapur has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chhatrapur Tehsil
Chhatrapur Tehsil has a total of 46 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 Chhatrapur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badamadhapur | Bada Madhapur | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 2 | Bahulagam | Baulagam | Chhatrapur (13 km) |
| 3 | Baranga | Bada Madhapur | Chhatrapur (40 km) |
| 4 | Bhagirathipur | Baulagam | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 5 | Bhikaripalli | Bhikarpalli | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
| 6 | Bipilingi | Bipulingi | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 7 | Biripur | Mahandpur | Chhatrapur (14 km) |
| 8 | Brahamanipalli | Bhikarpalli | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 9 | Chhatrapur | Kanamana | Chhatrapur (2 km) |
| 10 | Chikalakhandi | Chikalakhandi | Chhatrapur (3 km) |
| 11 | Danaiberhampur | Bhikarpalli | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 12 | Dibyasingapur | Baulagam | Chhatrapur (13 km) |
| 13 | Ganganapur | Potalampur | Brahmapur (38 km) |
| 14 | Gedalanaidupalam | Agastinuagam | Chhatrapur (2 km) |
| 15 | Goba | Bada Madhapur | Chhatrapur (16 km) |
| 16 | Hansapur | Potalampur | Brahmapur (34 km) |
| 17 | Humuribana | Podapadar | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
| 18 | Humuritampara | Podapadar | Chhatrapur (2 km) |
| 19 | Jaganathapur | Bipulingi | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 20 | Jharapokhari | Chikalakhandi | Chhatrapur (5 km) |
| 21 | Kanchara | Rajapur | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 22 | Karatali | Bipulingi | Chhatrapur (9 km) |
| 23 | Katuru | Bipulingi | Chhatrapur (11 km) |
| 24 | Khurigam | Mahandpur | Chhatrapur (16 km) |
| 25 | Kumarabegapalli | Podapadar | Chhatrapur (2 km) |
| 26 | Landabaunasa | Bhikarpalli | Chhatrapur (6 km) |
| 27 | Lokanathapur | Bipulingi | Chhatrapur (10 km) |
| 28 | Mahanadapur | Mahandpur | Chhatrapur (14 km) |
| 29 | Majhidiha | Sundarpur | Chhatrapur (13 km) |
| 30 | Munishipentha | Potalampur | Brahmapur (34 km) |
| 31 | Nandapandapalli | Baulagam | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 32 | Nurmahamadapalli | Ramagada | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 33 | Padmabati | Sunathara | Purusottampur (18 km) |
| 34 | Paitari | Sundarpur | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 35 | Patapur | Bhikarpalli | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
| 36 | Patlampur | Potalampur | Brahmapur (38 km) |
| 37 | Polasara | Bipulingi | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 38 | Rajapur | Rajapur | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 39 | Rangamatia Nalinakhyapur | Bada Madhapur | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 40 | Rukunigam | Baulagam | Chhatrapur (4 km) |
| 41 | Sanajaganathapur | Bipulingi | Chhatrapur (11 km) |
| 42 | Santarapur | Bhikarpalli | Chhatrapur (9 km) |
| 43 | Sarabhimpur | Potalampur | Brahmapur (44 km) |
| 44 | Singipur | Mahandpur | Chhatrapur (13 km) |
| 45 | Sriramapur | Bhikarpalli | Chhatrapur (5 km) |
| 46 | Sundarpur | Sundarpur | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
Population of Chhatrapur Tehsil
The population profile of Chhatrapur 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 Chhatrapur 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 | 94,683 | 72,656 | 22,027 |
| Male Population | 47,468 | 36,368 | 11,100 |
| Female Population | 47,215 | 36,288 | 10,927 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,207 | 8,174 | 2,033 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,388 | 4,331 | 1,057 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,819 | 3,843 | 976 |
| Literate Population | 62,148 | 44,185 | 17,963 |
| Literate Male Population | 35,609 | 26,073 | 9,536 |
| Literate Female Population | 26,539 | 18,112 | 8,427 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,535 | 28,471 | 4,064 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,859 | 10,295 | 1,564 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,676 | 18,176 | 2,500 |
| Total Households | 20,415 | 15,574 | 4,841 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chhatrapur Tehsil is around 94,683 people. This includes 47,468 males and 47,215 females. Rural population is about 72,656 (36,368 males and 36,288 females), while urban population is nearly 22,027 (11,100 males and 10,927 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,207 of the population, with 5,388 boys and 4,819 girls. Rural areas have 8,174 children, and urban areas have about 2,033 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 62,148 literate people in Chhatrapur Tehsil, including 35,609 literate males and 26,539 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 44,185 individuals and urban literacy covers around 17,963 people.
- About 32,535 people in Chhatrapur Tehsil are not literate, including 11,859 males and 20,676 females. Rural areas include 28,471 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,064 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,415 households, with 15,574 in villages and 4,841 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chhatrapur 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 | 22,664 | 19,818 | 2,846 |
| SC Male Population | 11,377 | 10,015 | 1,362 |
| SC Female Population | 11,287 | 9,803 | 1,484 |
| Total ST Population | 480 | 182 | 298 |
| ST Male Population | 247 | 91 | 156 |
| ST Female Population | 233 | 91 | 142 |
| Population Density | 762 / km² | 606 / km² | 5,006 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chhatrapur Tehsil is approximately 22,664 people, including 11,377 males and 11,287 females. Around 19,818 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,846 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chhatrapur Tehsil is about 480 people, including 247 males and 233 females. Around 182 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 298 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 762 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 606 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,006 people per sq. km.