Jajapur

Jajapur is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Jajapur is 2,899 km² including 2,807.08 km² rural area and 91.92 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Jajapur has a population of 18,27,192 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,35,097 while rural population is 16,92,095. Jajapur has a sex ratio of approximately 973 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 630.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,07,851 houses in the district, including 29,206 urban houses and 3,78,645 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,598 villages in jajapur district.

The Jajapur 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.

Badachana is the largest tehsil in jajapur district by area while Binjharpur is the largest tehsil by population. Jakhapura is the smallest tehsil in jajapur district by both area and population. There are 18 tehsils in Jajapur district. Here is the list of all Jajapur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jajapur District

Population of Jajapur District

The population of Jajapur 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 Jajapur, 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.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jajapur. 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.