Khajuripada

Khajuripada 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 Khajuripada Block (CD) is 03113. The total area of Khajuripada Tehsil is 374 km². Khajuripada has a sex ratio of approximately 1010 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Khajuripada Tehsil

Khajuripada Tehsil has a total of 162 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 Khajuripada Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Khajuripada Tehsil

The population profile of Khajuripada 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 Khajuripada 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 42,560 people. Includes nearly 21,174 males and 21,386 females. Rural population is about 42,560 people.
• There are around 5,106 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,624 boys and 2,482 girls.
• Literate population is about 27,130 people. Non-literate population is around 15,430 people.
• There are nearly 10,551 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khajuripada 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 Khajuripada Tehsil is approximately 14,214 people, including 7,040 males and 7,174 females. Around 14,214 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khajuripada Tehsil is about 20,188 people, including 10,022 males and 10,166 females. Around 20,188 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 114 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 114 people per sq. km.