Kendrapara
Kendrapara is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Kendrapara is 2,644 km² including 2,630.69 km² rural area and 13.31 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kendrapara has a population of 14,40,361 peoples, out of which urban population is 83,534 while rural population is 13,56,827. Kendrapara has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 544.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,21,934 houses in the district, including 16,066 urban houses and 3,05,868 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,415 villages in kendrapara district.
The Kendrapara district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Rajnagar is the largest tehsil in kendrapara district covering area of 566.46 km² while Kendrapara is the smallest tehsil in kendrapara district covering area of 10.77 km². Pattamundai is the most populous whereas Jamboo Marine is the least populous tehsil in kendrapara district. There are 12 tehsils in Kendrapara district. Here is the list of all Kendrapara Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kendrapara District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aali | 209 | 1,37,800 |
| 2 | Derabish | 101 | 65,909 |
| 3 | Jamboo Marine | 47 | 29,491 |
| 4 | Kendrapara | 11 | 47,006 |
| 5 | Kendrapara Sadar | 252 | 1,58,985 |
| 6 | Mahakalapada | 351 | 1,24,417 |
| 7 | Marsaghai | 175 | 1,08,163 |
| 8 | Nikirai | 98 | 67,946 |
| 9 | Patkura | 232 | 1,77,324 |
| 10 | Pattamundai | 312 | 2,19,063 |
| 11 | Rajkanika | 289 | 1,40,807 |
| 12 | Rajnagar | 566 | 1,63,450 |
Population of Kendrapara District
The population of Kendrapara 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 Kendrapara, 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 | 14,40,361 | 13,56,827 | 83,534 |
| Total Male Population | 7,17,814 | 6,75,053 | 42,761 |
| Total Female Population | 7,22,547 | 6,81,774 | 40,773 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,61,159 | 1,52,138 | 9,021 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 83,654 | 78,899 | 4,755 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 77,505 | 73,239 | 4,266 |
| Literate Population | 10,89,265 | 10,23,485 | 65,780 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,79,970 | 5,44,759 | 35,211 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,09,295 | 4,78,726 | 30,569 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,51,096 | 3,33,342 | 17,754 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,37,844 | 1,30,294 | 7,550 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,13,252 | 2,03,048 | 10,204 |
| Households | 3,21,934 | 3,05,868 | 16,066 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kendrapara. 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 | 3,09,780 | 2,93,691 | 16,089 |
| SC Male Population | 1,55,531 | 1,47,353 | 8,178 |
| SC Female Population | 1,54,249 | 1,46,338 | 7,911 |
| Total ST Population | 9,484 | 8,862 | 622 |
| ST Male Population | 4,748 | 4,424 | 324 |
| ST Female Population | 4,736 | 4,438 | 298 |
| Population Density | 545 / km² | 516 / km² | 6,276 / km² |