Kuakhia
Kuakhia 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 Kuakhia Block (CD) is 02981. The total area of Kuakhia Tehsil is 107 km². Kuakhia has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kuakhia Tehsil
Kuakhia Tehsil has a total of 120 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 Kuakhia Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adampur | Nathuabar | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 2 | Andeioda | Odisso | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 3 | Arada | Bhotaka | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 4 | Aratia Kusunapur | Odisso | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 5 | Atalapur | Atalapur | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 6 | Bada Gobindapur | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 7 | Badakainchi | Badakainchi | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 8 | Badaniranjanpur | Bahadalpur | Jajapur (16 km) |
| 9 | Badarampei | Bhotaka | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 10 | Bahabalapur | Odisso | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 11 | Bahadalapur | Bahadalpur | Jajapur (36 km) |
| 12 | Bamadei Pur | Singhapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 13 | Bantara | Gandhana | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 14 | Baransa | Magupal | Jajapur (36 km) |
| 15 | Barlangi | Sribantapur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 16 | Bausantabada | Jabara | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 17 | Belapada | Singhapur | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 18 | Bhagat Bhagaban | Sribantapur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 19 | Bhagirathpur | Sribantapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 20 | Bhotaka | Bhotaka | Jajapur (21 km) |
| 21 | Bilipada | Bhotaka | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 22 | Birijanga | Jabara | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 23 | Biswambarpur | Pratrhamakhandi | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 24 | Biswanathpur | Kalana | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 25 | Brahmana Narasinghapur | Gandhana | Jajapur (29 km) |
| 26 | Brahmanabad | Singhapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 27 | Brahmapur | Singhapur | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 28 | Chaka Kulgan | Santarapur | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 29 | Chandipur | Rasulpur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 30 | Damodarapur | Pratrhamakhandi | Jajapur (22 km) |
| 31 | Daneipur | Singhapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 32 | Darkundi | Gandhana | Jajapur (29 km) |
| 33 | Dialakhandi | Rajendrapur | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 34 | Dianchhak | Sribantapur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 35 | Dihikuransa | Rahamba | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 36 | Ekatala | Gandhana | Jajapur (23 km) |
| 37 | Faridabad | Bahadalpur | Jajapur (17 km) |
| 38 | Gandhana | Gandhana | Jajapur (22 km) |
| 39 | Ganesh Patana | Atalapur | Jajapur (13 km) |
| 40 | Garual | Badakainchi | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 41 | Gholapur | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (15 km) |
| 42 | Gopalpurchaka | Pratrhamakhandi | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 43 | Gopinarayanpur | Jabara | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 44 | Gopinath Pur | Singhapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 45 | Gopinathapur | Badakainchi | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 46 | Gordha | Badakainchi | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 47 | Gourashyampatana | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (15 km) |
| 48 | Haribajapur | Pratrhamakhandi | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 49 | Haridapal | Singhapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 50 | Haripur | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 51 | Hata Sahi | Rajendrapur | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 52 | Hatasinghapur | Odisso | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 53 | Ichhapur | Bhotaka | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 54 | Jabara | Jabara | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 55 | Jaganathpur | Singhapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 56 | Jalasarapur | Rasulpur | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 57 | Jenapur | Sribantapur | Jajapur (33 km) |
| 58 | Jitipur | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 59 | Kalana | Kalana | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 60 | Kamarpal | Bahadalpur | Jajapur (29 km) |
| 61 | Kandasara | Sribantapur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 62 | Kanhupur | Sribantapur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 63 | Kapali | Nathuabar | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 64 | Karajanga | Rajendrapur | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 65 | Karajanga Chhak | Rajendrapur | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 66 | Karanjiari | Odisso | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 67 | Keutanaguan | Rasulpur | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 68 | Khairabad | Jabara | Jajapur (36 km) |
| 69 | Khusalapur | Rasulpur | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 70 | Kolathala | Rahamba | Jajapur (33 km) |
| 71 | Korakara | Nathuabar | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 72 | Koruan | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (14 km) |
| 73 | Krushnapada | Nathuabar | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 74 | Kuakhia | Bahadalpur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 75 | Kujibara | Tikarpada | Jajapur (37 km) |
| 76 | Kulagan 2 | Santarapur | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 77 | Kulakuransa | Pratrhamakhandi | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 78 | Kulan Paikarapur | Kalana | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 79 | Laxmanpur | Jabara | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 80 | Mahamadpur | Bahadalpur | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 81 | Manapur | Jabara | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 82 | Mangarajpur | Odisso | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 83 | Masurapur | Gandhana | Jajapur (29 km) |
| 84 | Matiasasana | Singhapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 85 | Melaka | Odisso | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 86 | Mirzapur | Rahamba | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 87 | Mugapal | Magupal | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 88 | Nadiali | Odisso | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 89 | Naguan | Nathuabar | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 90 | Narasingha Pur | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 91 | Nathuabara | Nathuabar | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 92 | Niamatpur | Rasulpur | Jajapur (19 km) |
| 93 | Nuahata | Kalana | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 94 | Nuamirzapur | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 95 | Odiso | Odisso | Jajapur (22 km) |
| 96 | Orali | Bahadalpur | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 97 | Parikainchi | Gandhana | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 98 | Prathama Khandi | Pratrhamakhandi | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 99 | Rahamba | Rahamba | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 100 | Rajendrapur | Rajendrapur | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 101 | Rasulapur | Rasulpur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 102 | Sadakpur | Atalapur | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 103 | Sadambila | Pratrhamakhandi | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 104 | Sadanandapur | Rahamba | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 105 | Sana Gobindapur | Narasinghpur | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 106 | Sana Rampei | Bhotaka | Jajapur (36 km) |
| 107 | Sana Trilochanpur | Rasulpur | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 108 | Sarabana | Kalana | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 109 | Sarangapur | Magupal | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 110 | Sarifabad | Bahadalpur | Jajapur (36 km) |
| 111 | Serapur | Bhotaka | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 112 | Singhapur | Singhapur | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 113 | Sribantapur | Sribantapur | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 114 | Suansahi | Rasulpur | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 115 | Sukadeipur | Jabara | Jajapur (31 km) |
| 116 | Sulia | Kalana | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 117 | Sunapata | Pratrhamakhandi | Jajapur (24 km) |
| 118 | Takua Thenga | Nathuabar | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 119 | Tikarapada | Tikarpada | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 120 | Tulasipur | Gandhana | Jajapur (29 km) |
Population of Kuakhia Tehsil
The population profile of Kuakhia 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 Kuakhia 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 | 1,11,408 | 1,11,408 | N/A |
| Male Population | 56,897 | 56,897 | N/A |
| Female Population | 54,511 | 54,511 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,495 | 12,495 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,407 | 6,407 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,088 | 6,088 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 83,159 | 83,159 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 45,895 | 45,895 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 37,264 | 37,264 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 28,249 | 28,249 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,002 | 11,002 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,247 | 17,247 | N/A |
| Total Households | 23,698 | 23,698 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,11,408 people. Includes nearly 56,897 males and 54,511 females. Rural population is about 1,11,408 people.
- There are around 12,495 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,407 boys and 6,088 girls.
- Literate population is about 83,159 people. Non-literate population is around 28,249 people.
- There are nearly 23,698 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kuakhia 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 | 21,949 | 21,949 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 11,204 | 11,204 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 10,745 | 10,745 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 2,295 | 2,295 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,183 | 1,183 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,112 | 1,112 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,041 / km² | 1,041 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kuakhia Tehsil is approximately 21,949 people, including 11,204 males and 10,745 females. Around 21,949 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kuakhia Tehsil is about 2,295 people, including 1,183 males and 1,112 females. Around 2,295 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,041 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,041 people per sq. km.