Kandhamal
Kandhamal is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Kandhamal district is 8,021 km², which includes 7,969.26 km² of rural area and 51.74 km² of urban area. There are about 2,417 villages in Kandhamal district.
For administrative convenience, Kandhamal district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 17 tehsils in Kandhamal district. Here is the list of all Kandhamal Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kandhamal District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baliguda | 1,106 | 97,084 |
| 2 | Belaghar | 371 | 19,506 |
| 3 | Brahmanigaon | 468 | 36,505 |
| 4 | Chakapada | 276 | 22,752 |
| 5 | Daringbadi | 747 | 63,524 |
| 6 | G Udayagiri | 351 | 48,846 |
| 7 | Gochhapada | 628 | 35,593 |
| 8 | Khajuripada | 374 | 42,560 |
| 9 | Kotagarh | 855 | 47,900 |
| 10 | Nuagaon | 262 | 19,364 |
| 11 | Phiringia | 498 | 53,570 |
| 12 | Phulabani | 619 | 41,762 |
| 13 | Phulabani Town | 18 | 38,732 |
| 14 | Raikia | 494 | 52,830 |
| 15 | Sarangagarh | 290 | 35,335 |
| 16 | Tikabali | 313 | 48,709 |
| 17 | Tumudibandha | 351 | 28,538 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Baliguda is the largest tehsil in kandhamal district by both area and population. Phulabani Town is the smallest tehsil in kandhamal district by area, while Nuagaon is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Baliguda | Baliguda |
| Smallest Tehsil | Phulabani Town | Phulabani Town |
Population of Kandhamal District
The population of Kandhamal offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kandhamal, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,33,110 | 6,60,831 | 72,279 |
| Total Male Population | 3,59,945 | 3,23,523 | 36,422 |
| Total Female Population | 3,73,165 | 3,37,308 | 35,857 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,09,709 | 1,01,816 | 7,893 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 55,915 | 51,758 | 4,157 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 53,794 | 50,058 | 3,736 |
| Literate Population | 3,99,786 | 3,43,893 | 55,893 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,33,900 | 2,03,797 | 30,103 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,65,886 | 1,40,096 | 25,790 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,33,324 | 3,16,938 | 16,386 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,26,045 | 1,19,726 | 6,319 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,07,279 | 1,97,212 | 10,067 |
| Households | 1,72,022 | 1,55,256 | 16,766 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kandhamal district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kandhamal district is 7,33,110, including 3,59,945 males and 3,73,165 females. In rural areas, it is 6,60,831, including 3,23,523 males and 3,37,308 females. In urban areas, it is 72,279, including 36,422 males and 35,857 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kandhamal district is 1,09,709, including 55,915 boys and 53,794 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,01,816, including 51,758 boys and 50,058 girls. In urban areas, it is 7,893, including 4,157 boys and 3,736 girls.
- Literate population in Kandhamal district is around 3,99,786, including 2,33,900 males and 1,65,886 females. In rural areas, it is 3,43,893, including 2,03,797 males and 1,40,096 females. In urban areas, it is 55,893, including 30,103 males and 25,790 females.
- Illiterate population in Kandhamal district is about 3,33,324, including 1,26,045 males and 2,07,279 females. In rural areas, it is 3,16,938, including 1,19,726 males and 1,97,212 females. In urban areas, it is 16,386, including 6,319 males and 10,067 females.
- There are about 1,72,022 households in Kandhamal district, including 1,55,256 in rural areas and 16,766 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kandhamal. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,15,544 | 1,00,569 | 14,975 |
| SC Male Population | 56,987 | 49,588 | 7,399 |
| SC Female Population | 58,557 | 50,981 | 7,576 |
| Total ST Population | 3,92,820 | 3,80,602 | 12,218 |
| ST Male Population | 1,90,506 | 1,84,742 | 5,764 |
| ST Female Population | 2,02,314 | 1,95,860 | 6,454 |
| Population Density | 91 / km² | 83 / km² | 1,397 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kandhamal district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kandhamal district is approximately 1,15,544, including 56,987 males and 58,557 females. In rural areas, it is 1,00,569, including 49,588 males and 50,981 females. In urban areas, it is 14,975, including 7,399 males and 7,576 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kandhamal district is about 3,92,820, including 1,90,506 males and 2,02,314 females. In rural areas, it is 3,80,602, including 1,84,742 males and 1,95,860 females. In urban areas, it is 12,218, including 5,764 males and 6,454 females.
- Overall population density of Kandhamal district is around 91 people per km². Rural areas have about 83 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,397 people per km².