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 information the sub-district code of Paradip Block (CD) is 02934. Total area of paradip tehsil is 30 km² including 6.18 km² rural area and 23.35 km² urban area. Paradip tehsil has a population of 71,637 peoples, out of which urban population is 68,585 while rural population is 3,052. Paradip has a sex ratio of approximately 835 females for every 1,000 males. Paradip tehsil has a population density of 2426 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,345 houses in the sub-district, including 17,485 urban houses and 860 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.64% population of paradip tehsil is literate, out of which 80.64% males and 71.84% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Paradip Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |