Jagatsinghapur
Jagatsinghapur is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Jagatsinghapur is 1,668 km² including 1,620.58 km² rural area and 47.42 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Jagatsinghapur has a population of 11,36,971 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,15,980 while rural population is 10,20,991. Jagatsinghapur has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 681.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,61,307 houses in the district, including 27,681 urban houses and 2,33,626 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,223 villages in jagatsinghapur district.
The Jagatsinghapur district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Balikuda is the largest tehsil in jagatsinghapur district covering area of 300.13 km² while Paradip is the smallest tehsil in jagatsinghapur district covering area of 29.53 km². Jagatsinghapur is the most populous whereas Abhyachandpur is the least populous tehsil in jagatsinghapur district. 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 |
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 |
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 |