Derabish

Derabish is a Town and Tehsil in Kendrapara 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 Derabish Block (CD) is 02930. The total area of Derabish Tehsil is 101 km². Derabish has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Derabish Tehsil

Derabish Tehsil has a total of 93 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 Derabish Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Derabish Tehsil

The population profile of Derabish 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 Derabish 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 65,909 people. Includes nearly 33,589 males and 32,320 females. Rural population is about 65,909 people.
• There are around 7,135 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,817 boys and 3,318 girls.
• Literate population is about 50,460 people. Non-literate population is around 15,449 people.
• There are nearly 16,195 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Derabish 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 Derabish Tehsil is approximately 16,366 people, including 8,380 males and 7,986 females. Around 16,366 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Derabish Tehsil is about 218 people, including 104 males and 114 females. Around 218 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 652 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 652 people per sq. km.