Paradip
Paradip 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 Paradip Block (CD) is 02934. The total area of Paradip Tehsil is 30 km², which includes 6.18 km² of rural area and 23.35 km² of urban area. Paradip has a sex ratio of approximately 835 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Paradip Tehsil
Paradip Tehsil has a total of 6 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 Paradip Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boitarakuda | Nuagarrh | Paradip (8 km) |
| 2 | Kaudia | Nuagarrh | Paradip (7 km) |
| 3 | Keruadia Kandha | Nuagarrh | Paradip (15 km) |
| 4 | Musadia | Nuagarrh | Paradip (6 km) |
| 5 | Musadiajungle | Nuagarrh | Paradip (8 km) |
| 6 | Udayachandrapur | N/A | Paradip (4 km) |
Population of Paradip Tehsil
The population profile of Paradip 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 Paradip 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 | 71,637 | 3,052 | 68,585 |
| Male Population | 39,029 | 1,729 | 37,300 |
| Female Population | 32,608 | 1,323 | 31,285 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,833 | 430 | 7,403 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,208 | 224 | 3,984 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,625 | 206 | 3,419 |
| Literate Population | 54,901 | 2,326 | 52,575 |
| Literate Male Population | 31,474 | 1,405 | 30,069 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,427 | 921 | 22,506 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,736 | 726 | 16,010 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,555 | 324 | 7,231 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,181 | 402 | 8,779 |
| Total Households | 18,345 | 860 | 17,485 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Paradip Tehsil is around 71,637 people. This includes 39,029 males and 32,608 females. Rural population is about 3,052 (1,729 males and 1,323 females), while urban population is nearly 68,585 (37,300 males and 31,285 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,833 of the population, with 4,208 boys and 3,625 girls. Rural areas have 430 children, and urban areas have about 7,403 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 54,901 literate people in Paradip Tehsil, including 31,474 literate males and 23,427 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,326 individuals and urban literacy covers around 52,575 people.
- About 16,736 people in Paradip Tehsil are not literate, including 7,555 males and 9,181 females. Rural areas include 726 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,010 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,345 households, with 860 in villages and 17,485 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Paradip 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 | 7,353 | 186 | 7,167 |
| SC Male Population | 3,989 | 105 | 3,884 |
| SC Female Population | 3,364 | 81 | 3,283 |
| Total ST Population | 2,951 | 27 | 2,924 |
| ST Male Population | 1,574 | 21 | 1,553 |
| ST Female Population | 1,377 | 6 | 1,371 |
| Population Density | 2,426 / km² | 494 / km² | 2,937 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Paradip Tehsil is approximately 7,353 people, including 3,989 males and 3,364 females. Around 186 people live in rural parts. Nearly 7,167 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Paradip Tehsil is about 2,951 people, including 1,574 males and 1,377 females. Around 27 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,924 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,426 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 494 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,937 people per sq. km.