Kalinganagar

Kalinganagar 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 Kalinganagar Block (CD) is 02972. The total area of Kalinganagar Tehsil is 143 km². Kalinganagar has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kalinganagar Tehsil

Kalinganagar Tehsil has a total of 36 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 Kalinganagar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ankura Pal Chandia Jajapur (18 km)
2Bada Pingal Pingala Byasanagar (36 km)
3Baghuapal Salijanga Jajapur (26 km)
4Baliapal Salijanga Jajapur (20 km)
5Baragadia Baragadia Jajapur (19 km)
6Barakhai Ranagundi Jajapur (13 km)
7Bharada Pasi Chandia Jajapur (23 km)
8Biritikar Pingala Jajapur (23 km)
9Chandia Chandia Jajapur (20 km)
10Dhamana Gadia Nadiabhanga Jajapur (20 km)
11Dhanurjoya Pur Nadiabhanga Jajapur (18 km)
12Duburi Duburi Jajapur (18 km)
13Gadapur Sarangapur Jajapur (12 km)
14Gobara Ghati Gobarghati Jajapur (17 km)
15Gobinda Pur Pingala Byasanagar (27 km)
16Golagan Chandia Jajapur (20 km)
17Hatimunda Gobarghati Jajapur (20 km)
18Jamupasi Nadiabhanga Jajapur (19 km)
19Kaitha Pingala Byasanagar (26 km)
20Khandara Nadiabhanga Jajapur (30 km)
21Khurunti Sarangapur Jajapur (18 km)
22Manda Pada Ranagundi Jajapur (23 km)
23Mirigi Chara Gobarghati Jajapur (20 km)
24Nadia Bhanga Nadiabhanga Jajapur (20 km)
25Nimapali Pingala Byasanagar (25 km)
26Nuagan Baragadia Jajapur (19 km)
27Pancha Batia Pankapal Jajapur (15 km)
28Ragada Ranagundi Jajapur (23 km)
29Raitikar Pingala Byasanagar (26 km)
30Ranagundi Ranagundi Jajapur (16 km)
31Salijanga Salijanga Jajapur (25 km)
32Sana Pingal Pingala Byasanagar (36 km)
33Sarangapur Sarangapur Jajapur (12 km)
34Saransa Duburi Jajapur (18 km)
35Sendha Pur Pingala Byasanagar (27 km)
36Sulia Ranagundi Jajapur (20 km)

Population of Kalinganagar Tehsil

The population profile of Kalinganagar 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 Kalinganagar 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 49,415 49,415 N/A
Male Population 25,061 25,061 N/A
Female Population 24,354 24,354 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,204 8,204 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,246 4,246 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,958 3,958 N/A
Literate Population 26,468 26,468 N/A
Literate Male Population 15,681 15,681 N/A
Literate Female Population 10,787 10,787 N/A
Illiterate Population 22,947 22,947 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 9,380 9,380 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 13,567 13,567 N/A
Total Households 10,499 10,499 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 49,415 people. Includes nearly 25,061 males and 24,354 females. Rural population is about 49,415 people.
  • There are around 8,204 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,246 boys and 3,958 girls.
  • Literate population is about 26,468 people. Non-literate population is around 22,947 people.
  • There are nearly 10,499 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kalinganagar 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 6,261 6,261 N/A
SC Male Population 3,208 3,208 N/A
SC Female Population 3,053 3,053 N/A
Total ST Population 24,347 24,347 N/A
ST Male Population 12,144 12,144 N/A
ST Female Population 12,203 12,203 N/A
Population Density 346 / km² 346 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kalinganagar Tehsil is approximately 6,261 people, including 3,208 males and 3,053 females. Around 6,261 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kalinganagar Tehsil is about 24,347 people, including 12,144 males and 12,203 females. Around 24,347 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 346 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 346 people per sq. km.