Balichandrapur
Balichandrapur is a Town and Tehsil in Jajapur 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 Balichandrapur Block (CD) is 02983. The total area of Balichandrapur Tehsil is 141 km². Balichandrapur has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Balichandrapur Tehsil
Balichandrapur Tehsil has a total of 63 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 Balichandrapur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achuti Basant | Achyutabasant | Jajapur (62 km) |
| 2 | Ambasauri | Charinangala | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 3 | Anaka | Anaka | Cuttack (60 km) |
| 4 | Areikana | Areikana | Jajapur (65 km) |
| 5 | Asia | Achyutabasant | Jajapur (64 km) |
| 6 | Balichandrapur | Balichandrapur | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 7 | Balikuda | Badabalikuda | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 8 | Balipadia | Balipadia | Jajapur (54 km) |
| 9 | Balipal | Areikana | Jajapur (65 km) |
| 10 | Bandareswar | Bikramtiran | Cuttack (70 km) |
| 11 | Baniari | Saudia | Cuttack (85 km) |
| 12 | Barabati | Solar | Kendrapara (40 km) |
| 13 | Barada | Bikramtiran | Jajapur (54 km) |
| 14 | Barapada | Barpada | Cuttack (80 km) |
| 15 | Baujanga | Nalipur | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 16 | Bhakuda | Manduka | Kendrapara (35 km) |
| 17 | Bharatpur | Bharatpur | Jajapur (60 km) |
| 18 | Bhuluka | Anaka | Cuttack (70 km) |
| 19 | Bikram Tiran | Bikramtiran | Jajapur (52 km) |
| 20 | Chandia | Majhipada | Jajapur (64 km) |
| 21 | Charinangal | Charinangala | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 22 | Dakhinakula | Anaka | Cuttack (70 km) |
| 23 | Dekudi | Balipadia | Jajapur (55 km) |
| 24 | Doulatpur | Manduka | Kendrapara (35 km) |
| 25 | Gadajit | Achyutabasant | Jajapur (60 km) |
| 26 | Gahar Nagar | Charinangala | Jajapur (65 km) |
| 27 | Gehlei | Kottapur | Jajapur (62 km) |
| 28 | Gobandia | Bikramtiran | Cuttack (67 km) |
| 29 | Gopalpur | Gopalpur | Jajapur (62 km) |
| 30 | Gujipal | Areikana | Jajapur (65 km) |
| 31 | Janaka | Badabalikuda | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 32 | Kadampal | Kadampal | Jajapur (64 km) |
| 33 | Kalashree | Gopalpur | Jajapur (60 km) |
| 34 | Kesharaipur | Bikramtiran | Cuttack (67 km) |
| 35 | Khadiyanga | Anaka | Kendrapara (40 km) |
| 36 | Kolangiri | Kolanagiri | Cuttack (82 km) |
| 37 | Krishnadaspur | Manduka | Kendrapara (35 km) |
| 38 | Krishnapur Sasan | Anaka | Kendrapara (35 km) |
| 39 | Mahadeipur | Anaka | Cuttack (40 km) |
| 40 | Mahipur | Anaka | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 41 | Majhipada | Majhipada | Jajapur (62 km) |
| 42 | Manduka | Manduka | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 43 | Matakatpur | Bikramtiran | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 44 | Mukundapur | Manduka | Kendrapara (45 km) |
| 45 | Musatikiri | Saudia | Cuttack (85 km) |
| 46 | Nalipur | Nalipur | Cuttack (66 km) |
| 47 | Nanapur | Balichandrapur | Cuttack (55 km) |
| 48 | Niali | Barpada | Cuttack (82 km) |
| 49 | Nosta | Kadampal | Jajapur (60 km) |
| 50 | Padmalavapur | Manduka | Jajapur (65 km) |
| 51 | Palei | Bikramtiran | Cuttack (67 km) |
| 52 | Panasuapal | Kolanagiri | Cuttack (82 km) |
| 53 | Panasuda | Bharatpur | Jajapur (60 km) |
| 54 | Pari Palei | Bharatpur | Cuttack (67 km) |
| 55 | Patarajapur | Nalipur | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 56 | Raghunathapur | Anaka | Kendrapara (42 km) |
| 57 | Rahal | Anaka | Cuttack (70 km) |
| 58 | Raipur | Raipur | Cuttack (82 km) |
| 59 | Ramadaspur | Raipur | Cuttack (82 km) |
| 60 | Rukutipata | Balichandrapur | Jajapur (55 km) |
| 61 | Sanachanda Pur | Kottapur | Jajapur (62 km) |
| 62 | Saudia | Saudia | Cuttack (80 km) |
| 63 | Tigiria | Balipadia | Jajapur (53 km) |
Population of Balichandrapur Tehsil
The population profile of Balichandrapur 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 Balichandrapur 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 | 1,11,449 | 1,11,449 | N/A |
| Male Population | 56,625 | 56,625 | N/A |
| Female Population | 54,824 | 54,824 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,845 | 12,845 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,703 | 6,703 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,142 | 6,142 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 78,840 | 78,840 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 43,234 | 43,234 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 35,606 | 35,606 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 32,609 | 32,609 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,391 | 13,391 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,218 | 19,218 | N/A |
| Total Households | 26,021 | 26,021 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,11,449 people. Includes nearly 56,625 males and 54,824 females. Rural population is about 1,11,449 people.
- There are around 12,845 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,703 boys and 6,142 girls.
- Literate population is about 78,840 people. Non-literate population is around 32,609 people.
- There are nearly 26,021 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Balichandrapur 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 | 25,297 | 25,297 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 12,910 | 12,910 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 12,387 | 12,387 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,629 | 1,629 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 836 | 836 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 793 | 793 | N/A |
| Population Density | 792 / km² | 792 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Balichandrapur Tehsil is approximately 25,297 people, including 12,910 males and 12,387 females. Around 25,297 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Balichandrapur Tehsil is about 1,629 people, including 836 males and 793 females. Around 1,629 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 792 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 792 people per sq. km.