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