Kendrapara

Kendrapara 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 Kendrapara Block (CD) is 02927. The total area of Kendrapara Tehsil is 11 km². Kendrapara has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.

Population of Kendrapara Tehsil

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 47,006 N/A 47,006
Male Population 24,212 N/A 24,212
Female Population 22,794 N/A 22,794
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,997 N/A 4,997
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,648 N/A 2,648
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,349 N/A 2,349
Literate Population 37,524 N/A 37,524
Literate Male Population 19,979 N/A 19,979
Literate Female Population 17,545 N/A 17,545
Illiterate Population 9,482 N/A 9,482
Illiterate Male Population 4,233 N/A 4,233
Illiterate Female Population 5,249 N/A 5,249
Total Households 8,892 N/A 8,892

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

  • Total population is approximately 47,006 people. Includes nearly 24,212 males and 22,794 females. Urban population is nearly 47,006 people.
  • There are around 4,997 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,648 boys and 2,349 girls.
  • Literate population is about 37,524 people. Non-literate population is around 9,482 people.
  • There are nearly 8,892 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kendrapara 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 4,890 N/A 4,890
SC Male Population 2,482 N/A 2,482
SC Female Population 2,408 N/A 2,408
Total ST Population 605 N/A 605
ST Male Population 315 N/A 315
ST Female Population 290 N/A 290
Population Density 4,365 / km² N/A 4,365 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kendrapara Tehsil is approximately 4,890 people, including 2,482 males and 2,408 females. Nearly 4,890 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kendrapara Tehsil is about 605 people, including 315 males and 290 females. Nearly 605 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,365 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 4,365 people per sq. km.