Paradeep Lock
Paradeep Lock is a Town and Tehsil in Jagatsinghapur 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 Paradeep Lock Block (CD) is 02935. The total area of Paradeep Lock Tehsil is 43 km², which includes 40.78 km² of rural area and 2.40 km² of urban area. Paradeep Lock has a sex ratio of approximately 957 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Paradeep Lock Tehsil
Paradeep Lock Tehsil has a total of 29 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 Paradeep Lock Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aganasi | Nuagarrh | Paradip (10 km) |
| 2 | Baharatari | Kujanga | Paradip (15 km) |
| 3 | Baharataridia | Bhutamundai | Paradip (15 km) |
| 4 | Balidia | Nuagarrh | Paradip (8 km) |
| 5 | Bhutumundai | Bhutamundai | Paradip (15 km) |
| 6 | Biswali | Biswali | Paradip (14 km) |
| 7 | Chakradharpur | Nuagarrh | Paradip (13 km) |
| 8 | Chunabelari | Nuagarrh | Paradip (10 km) |
| 9 | Jagati | Bhutamundai | Paradip (15 km) |
| 10 | Jhimani | Bagadia | Paradip (13 km) |
| 11 | Katakulla | Paradeepgarh | Paradip (10 km) |
| 12 | Katha Ada | Biswali | Paradip (12 km) |
| 13 | Koladia | Biswali | Paradip (14 km) |
| 14 | Kothi | Kothi | Paradip (15 km) |
| 15 | Narendrapur | Biswali | Paradip (13 km) |
| 16 | Niharuni | Paradeepgarh | Paradip (8 km) |
| 17 | Niharunikandha | Paradeepgarh | Paradip (9 km) |
| 18 | Nimidhihi | Paradeepgarh | Paradip (8 km) |
| 19 | Nuagarh | Nuagarrh | Paradip (8 km) |
| 20 | Nunukua | Kothi | Paradip (15 km) |
| 21 | Paradipgarh | Paradeepgarh | Paradeep Lock |
| 22 | Pipal | Bhutamundai | Paradip (13 km) |
| 23 | Pitambarpur | Biswali | Paradip (13 km) |
| 24 | Siju | Kothi | Paradip (14 km) |
| 25 | Singitalia | Nuagarrh | Paradip (13 km) |
| 26 | Telengadia | Bhutamundai | Paradip (15 km) |
| 27 | Thanaharadia | Bhutamundai | Paradip (15 km) |
| 28 | Uchhabanandpur | Kothi | Paradip (15 km) |
| 29 | Udayabata | Paradeepgarh | Paradip (6 km) |
Population of Paradeep Lock Tehsil
The population profile of Paradeep Lock 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 Paradeep Lock 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 | 39,766 | 34,976 | 4,790 |
| Male Population | 20,318 | 17,893 | 2,425 |
| Female Population | 19,448 | 17,083 | 2,365 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,363 | 3,858 | 505 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,246 | 1,978 | 268 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,117 | 1,880 | 237 |
| Literate Population | 30,493 | 26,784 | 3,709 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,640 | 14,642 | 1,998 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,853 | 12,142 | 1,711 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,273 | 8,192 | 1,081 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,678 | 3,251 | 427 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,595 | 4,941 | 654 |
| Total Households | 8,257 | 7,251 | 1,006 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Paradeep Lock Tehsil is around 39,766 people. This includes 20,318 males and 19,448 females. Rural population is about 34,976 (17,893 males and 17,083 females), while urban population is nearly 4,790 (2,425 males and 2,365 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,363 of the population, with 2,246 boys and 2,117 girls. Rural areas have 3,858 children, and urban areas have about 505 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 30,493 literate people in Paradeep Lock Tehsil, including 16,640 literate males and 13,853 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 26,784 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,709 people.
- About 9,273 people in Paradeep Lock Tehsil are not literate, including 3,678 males and 5,595 females. Rural areas include 8,192 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,081 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 8,257 households, with 7,251 in villages and 1,006 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Paradeep Lock 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 | 8,747 | 6,940 | 1,807 |
| SC Male Population | 4,481 | 3,568 | 913 |
| SC Female Population | 4,266 | 3,372 | 894 |
| Total ST Population | 84 | 36 | 48 |
| ST Male Population | 46 | 21 | 25 |
| ST Female Population | 38 | 15 | 23 |
| Population Density | 921 / km² | 858 / km² | 1,996 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Paradeep Lock Tehsil is approximately 8,747 people, including 4,481 males and 4,266 females. Around 6,940 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,807 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Paradeep Lock Tehsil is about 84 people, including 46 males and 38 females. Around 36 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 48 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 921 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 858 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,996 people per sq. km.