Kaliapani
Kaliapani 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 Kaliapani Block (CD) is 02971. The total area of Kaliapani Tehsil is 208 km², which includes 186.74 km² of rural area and 20.78 km² of urban area. Kaliapani has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kaliapani Tehsil
Kaliapani Tehsil has a total of 34 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 Kaliapani Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aradapal | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (63 km) |
| 2 | Balipada | Kansa | Jajapur (59 km) |
| 3 | Baragaji | Ransol | Byasanagar (47 km) |
| 4 | Bhalukipatala | Kanakadapal | Byasanagar (41 km) |
| 5 | Chingudipal | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (55 km) |
| 6 | Chirugunia | Kanakadapal | Byasanagar (41 km) |
| 7 | Deogan | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (63 km) |
| 8 | Gantayatkateni | Kanakadapal | Byasanagar (40 km) |
| 9 | Garamian | Kanakadapal | Byasanagar (40 km) |
| 10 | Giringamala | Kanakadapal | Byasanagar (43 km) |
| 11 | Guhiasal | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (68 km) |
| 12 | Gurujanga | Kaliapani | Byasanagar (53 km) |
| 13 | Gurujanga Pal | Kaliapani | Byasanagar (53 km) |
| 14 | Kaduabandi | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (43 km) |
| 15 | Kakudia | Ransol | Byasanagar (44 km) |
| 16 | Kalarangiata | Ransol | Kaliapani |
| 17 | Kaliapani | Kaliapani | Kaliapani |
| 18 | Kamarda | Kansa | Jajapur (57 km) |
| 19 | Kankadapal | Kanakadapal | Byasanagar (39 km) |
| 20 | Kansa | Kansa | Jajapur (59 km) |
| 21 | Karadagadia | Kanakadapal | Byasanagar (39 km) |
| 22 | Kusumundia | Ransol | Byasanagar (45 km) |
| 23 | Mohulakhal | Ransol | Byasanagar (47 km) |
| 24 | Nagada | Chingudiapal | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 25 | Nator | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (61 km) |
| 26 | Ostapal | Kansa | Jajapur (56 km) |
| 27 | Patana | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (58 km) |
| 28 | Podagoda | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (58 km) |
| 29 | Ragada | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (56 km) |
| 30 | Rahangi | Chingudiapal | Byasanagar (62 km) |
| 31 | Ransol | Ransol | Byasanagar (47 km) |
| 32 | Saruabil | Kansa | Jajapur (57 km) |
| 33 | Sukarangi | Kaliapani | Byasanagar (56 km) |
| 34 | Talangi | Kansa | Jajapur (55 km) |
Population of Kaliapani Tehsil
The population profile of Kaliapani 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 Kaliapani 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 | 38,517 | 27,984 | 10,533 |
| Male Population | 19,718 | 14,170 | 5,548 |
| Female Population | 18,799 | 13,814 | 4,985 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,102 | 4,724 | 1,378 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,121 | 2,370 | 751 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,981 | 2,354 | 627 |
| Literate Population | 19,313 | 12,528 | 6,785 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,622 | 7,672 | 3,950 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,691 | 4,856 | 2,835 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,204 | 15,456 | 3,748 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,096 | 6,498 | 1,598 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,108 | 8,958 | 2,150 |
| Total Households | 7,764 | 5,366 | 2,398 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kaliapani Tehsil is around 38,517 people. This includes 19,718 males and 18,799 females. Rural population is about 27,984 (14,170 males and 13,814 females), while urban population is nearly 10,533 (5,548 males and 4,985 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,102 of the population, with 3,121 boys and 2,981 girls. Rural areas have 4,724 children, and urban areas have about 1,378 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 19,313 literate people in Kaliapani Tehsil, including 11,622 literate males and 7,691 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 12,528 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,785 people.
- About 19,204 people in Kaliapani Tehsil are not literate, including 8,096 males and 11,108 females. Rural areas include 15,456 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,748 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,764 households, with 5,366 in villages and 2,398 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kaliapani 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 | 1,808 | 1,304 | 504 |
| SC Male Population | 919 | 643 | 276 |
| SC Female Population | 889 | 661 | 228 |
| Total ST Population | 21,618 | 17,545 | 4,073 |
| ST Male Population | 10,874 | 8,843 | 2,031 |
| ST Female Population | 10,744 | 8,702 | 2,042 |
| Population Density | 186 / km² | 150 / km² | 507 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kaliapani Tehsil is approximately 1,808 people, including 919 males and 889 females. Around 1,304 people live in rural parts. Nearly 504 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kaliapani Tehsil is about 21,618 people, including 10,874 males and 10,744 females. Around 17,545 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,073 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 186 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 150 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 507 people per sq. km.