Jagatsinghapur
Jagatsinghapur is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Jagatsinghapur district is 1,668 km², which includes 1,620.58 km² of rural area and 47.42 km² of urban area. There are about 1,223 villages in Jagatsinghapur district.
For administrative convenience, Jagatsinghapur 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 10 tehsils in Jagatsinghapur district. Here is the list of all Jagatsinghapur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jagatsinghapur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhyachandpur | 70 | 23,588 |
| 2 | Balikuda | 300 | 1,64,893 |
| 3 | Biridi | 121 | 82,795 |
| 4 | Ersama | 247 | 1,06,896 |
| 5 | Jagatsinghapur | 276 | 2,44,570 |
| 6 | Kujang | 149 | 1,08,944 |
| 7 | Naugaon | 142 | 78,016 |
| 8 | Paradeep Lock | 43 | 39,766 |
| 9 | Paradip | 30 | 71,637 |
| 10 | Tirtol | 291 | 2,15,866 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Jagatsinghapur District
Balikuda is the largest tehsil in jagatsinghapur district, covering an area of 300.13 km², while Paradip is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 29.53 km². Jagatsinghapur is the most populous, whereas Abhyachandpur is the least populous tehsil in jagatsinghapur district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Balikuda | Jagatsinghapur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Paradip | Paradip |
Population of Jagatsinghapur District
The population of Jagatsinghapur 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 Jagatsinghapur, 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 | 11,36,971 | 10,20,991 | 1,15,980 |
| Total Male Population | 5,77,865 | 5,16,813 | 61,052 |
| Total Female Population | 5,59,106 | 5,04,178 | 54,928 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,10,249 | 98,291 | 11,958 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 57,155 | 50,857 | 6,298 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 53,094 | 47,434 | 5,660 |
| Literate Population | 8,89,027 | 7,98,202 | 90,825 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,81,049 | 4,30,959 | 50,090 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,07,978 | 3,67,243 | 40,735 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,47,944 | 2,22,789 | 25,155 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 96,816 | 85,854 | 10,962 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,51,128 | 1,36,935 | 14,193 |
| Households | 2,61,307 | 2,33,626 | 27,681 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jagatsinghapur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jagatsinghapur district is 11,36,971, including 5,77,865 males and 5,59,106 females. In rural areas, it is 10,20,991, including 5,16,813 males and 5,04,178 females. In urban areas, it is 1,15,980, including 61,052 males and 54,928 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jagatsinghapur district is 1,10,249, including 57,155 boys and 53,094 girls. In rural areas, it is 98,291, including 50,857 boys and 47,434 girls. In urban areas, it is 11,958, including 6,298 boys and 5,660 girls.
- Literate population in Jagatsinghapur district is around 8,89,027, including 4,81,049 males and 4,07,978 females. In rural areas, it is 7,98,202, including 4,30,959 males and 3,67,243 females. In urban areas, it is 90,825, including 50,090 males and 40,735 females.
- Illiterate population in Jagatsinghapur district is about 2,47,944, including 96,816 males and 1,51,128 females. In rural areas, it is 2,22,789, including 85,854 males and 1,36,935 females. In urban areas, it is 25,155, including 10,962 males and 14,193 females.
- There are about 2,61,307 households in Jagatsinghapur district, including 2,33,626 in rural areas and 27,681 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jagatsinghapur. 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 | 2,48,152 | 2,31,690 | 16,462 |
| SC Male Population | 1,25,184 | 1,16,636 | 8,548 |
| SC Female Population | 1,22,968 | 1,15,054 | 7,914 |
| Total ST Population | 7,862 | 4,524 | 3,338 |
| ST Male Population | 4,226 | 2,449 | 1,777 |
| ST Female Population | 3,636 | 2,075 | 1,561 |
| Population Density | 682 / km² | 630 / km² | 2,446 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jagatsinghapur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jagatsinghapur district is approximately 2,48,152, including 1,25,184 males and 1,22,968 females. In rural areas, it is 2,31,690, including 1,16,636 males and 1,15,054 females. In urban areas, it is 16,462, including 8,548 males and 7,914 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jagatsinghapur district is about 7,862, including 4,226 males and 3,636 females. In rural areas, it is 4,524, including 2,449 males and 2,075 females. In urban areas, it is 3,338, including 1,777 males and 1,561 females.
- Overall population density of Jagatsinghapur district is around 682 people per km². Rural areas have about 630 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,446 people per km².