Chakapada

Chakapada is a Town and Tehsil in Kandhamal 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 Chakapada Block (CD) is 03116. The total area of Chakapada Tehsil is 276 km². Chakapada has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chakapada Tehsil

Chakapada Tehsil has a total of 89 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 Chakapada Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chakapada Tehsil

The population profile of Chakapada 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 Chakapada Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

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

• Total population is approximately 22,752 people. Includes nearly 11,320 males and 11,432 females. Rural population is about 22,752 people.
• There are around 2,730 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,364 boys and 1,366 girls.
• Literate population is about 13,910 people. Non-literate population is around 8,842 people.
• There are nearly 5,899 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chakapada 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chakapada Tehsil is approximately 5,174 people, including 2,531 males and 2,643 females. Around 5,174 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chakapada Tehsil is about 10,253 people, including 5,111 males and 5,142 females. Around 10,253 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 82 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 82 people per sq. km.