Ganjam
Ganjam 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 Ganjam Block (CD) is 03086. The total area of Ganjam Tehsil is 69 km², which includes 51.84 km² of rural area and 17.43 km² of urban area. Ganjam has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ganjam Tehsil
Ganjam Tehsil has a total of 25 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 Ganjam Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agastinuagan | Agastinuagam | Ganjam |
| 2 | Aliabada | Karapada | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
| 3 | Allipur | Podapadar | Chhatrapur (5 km) |
| 4 | Bahalapur | Malada | Ganjam (14 km) |
| 5 | Bajrakota | Kainchapur | Ganjam (22 km) |
| 6 | Barada | Malada | Chhatrapur (10 km) |
| 7 | Damodarpurpankalo | Podapadar | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 8 | Gokharakuda | Palibandha | Ganjam (5 km) |
| 9 | Humuri | Podapadar | Chhatrapur (3 km) |
| 10 | Humuridharamashranapur | Umuri Dharma Saranapur | Ganjam (20 km) |
| 11 | Jaganathapur | Kainchapur | Chhatrapur (14 km) |
| 12 | Jharapadar | Kainchapur | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 13 | Jimi | Podapadar | Chhatrapur (11 km) |
| 14 | Kainchapur | Kainchapur | Chhatrapur (10 km) |
| 15 | Kalyanpur | Kainchapur | Chhatrapur (11 km) |
| 16 | Karapada | Karapada | Chhatrapur (8 km) |
| 17 | Khatiaramachandrapur | Umuri Dharma Saranapur | Ganjam (22 km) |
| 18 | Malada | Malada | Ganjam (7 km) |
| 19 | Nandigharhill | Ramagada | Ganjam (5 km) |
| 20 | Niladripur | Karapada | Chhatrapur (7 km) |
| 21 | Pallibandha | Palibandha | Chhatrapur (12 km) |
| 22 | Podapadar | Podapadar | Chhatrapur (5 km) |
| 23 | Raulibandha | Malada | Ganjam (17 km) |
| 24 | Sribanabatimal | Malada | Ganjam (4 km) |
| 25 | Sribena | Malada | Ganjam (8 km) |
Population of Ganjam Tehsil
The population profile of Ganjam 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 Ganjam 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 | 45,243 | 27,085 | 18,158 |
| Male Population | 22,471 | 13,272 | 9,199 |
| Female Population | 22,772 | 13,813 | 8,959 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,329 | 3,134 | 2,195 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,775 | 1,643 | 1,132 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,554 | 1,491 | 1,063 |
| Literate Population | 27,927 | 16,956 | 10,971 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,106 | 9,762 | 6,344 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,821 | 7,194 | 4,627 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,316 | 10,129 | 7,187 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,365 | 3,510 | 2,855 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,951 | 6,619 | 4,332 |
| Total Households | 9,743 | 5,929 | 3,814 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ganjam Tehsil is around 45,243 people. This includes 22,471 males and 22,772 females. Rural population is about 27,085 (13,272 males and 13,813 females), while urban population is nearly 18,158 (9,199 males and 8,959 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,329 of the population, with 2,775 boys and 2,554 girls. Rural areas have 3,134 children, and urban areas have about 2,195 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 27,927 literate people in Ganjam Tehsil, including 16,106 literate males and 11,821 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 16,956 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,971 people.
- About 17,316 people in Ganjam Tehsil are not literate, including 6,365 males and 10,951 females. Rural areas include 10,129 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,187 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 9,743 households, with 5,929 in villages and 3,814 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ganjam 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 | 7,683 | 4,269 | 3,414 |
| SC Male Population | 3,841 | 2,120 | 1,721 |
| SC Female Population | 3,842 | 2,149 | 1,693 |
| Total ST Population | 170 | 155 | 15 |
| ST Male Population | 89 | 79 | 10 |
| ST Female Population | 81 | 76 | 5 |
| Population Density | 653 / km² | 522 / km² | 1,042 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ganjam Tehsil is approximately 7,683 people, including 3,841 males and 3,842 females. Around 4,269 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,414 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ganjam Tehsil is about 170 people, including 89 males and 81 females. Around 155 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 15 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 653 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 522 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,042 people per sq. km.