Nikirai
Nikirai 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 Nikirai Block (CD) is 02929. The total area of Nikirai Tehsil is 98 km². Nikirai has a sex ratio of approximately 1002 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nikirai Tehsil
Nikirai Tehsil has a total of 56 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 Nikirai Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badasardeipur | Nahanga | Kendrapara (15 km) |
| 2 | Baro | Baro | Kendrapara (8 km) |
| 3 | Bazar | Benipur | Kendrapara (20 km) |
| 4 | Benipur | Benipur | Kendrapara (30 km) |
| 5 | Beruan | Ghagara | Kendrapara (15 km) |
| 6 | Bilamugubadi | Kutarang | Kendrapara (11 km) |
| 7 | Biranilakanthapur | Nahanga | Kendrapara (10 km) |
| 8 | Bishnudaspur | Kutarang | Kendrapara (10 km) |
| 9 | Chakaghagara | Ghagara | Kendrapara (15 km) |
| 10 | Chakaraghunathpur | Chhoti | Kendrapara (16 km) |
| 11 | Charapada | Nikirai | Kendrapara (15 km) |
| 12 | Charigan | Charigaon | Kendrapara (16 km) |
| 13 | Chhoti | Chhoti | Kendrapara (16 km) |
| 14 | Dhola | Dhola | Kendrapara (13 km) |
| 15 | Dhumat | Dhumat | Kendrapara (14 km) |
| 16 | Dhumatsasan | Dhumat | Kendrapara (15 km) |
| 17 | Dihamugubadi | Kutarang | Kendrapara (10 km) |
| 18 | Gaidua | Koro | Kendrapara (11 km) |
| 19 | Garajanga | Palasingha | Pattamundai (10 km) |
| 20 | Ghagara | Ghagara | Pattamundai (13 km) |
| 21 | Ghigidia | Baro | Kendrapara (9 km) |
| 22 | Indupur | Indupur | Kendrapara (16 km) |
| 23 | Itipur | Baro | Kendrapara (9 km) |
| 24 | Jaganathpur | Nahanga | Kendrapara (18 km) |
| 25 | Jamara | Dhola | Kendrapara (12 km) |
| 26 | Jayakrushnapur | Charigaon | Kendrapara (12 km) |
| 27 | Kandarpur | Mangalapur | Kendrapara (18 km) |
| 28 | Kantia | Dhola | Kendrapara (14 km) |
| 29 | Khetrapal | Ghagara | Pattamundai (11 km) |
| 30 | Koltira | Palasingha | Pattamundai (11 km) |
| 31 | Kora | Koro | Kendrapara (10 km) |
| 32 | Koramirjapur | Koro | Kendrapara (8 km) |
| 33 | Kutaranga | Kutarang | Kendrapara (11 km) |
| 34 | Mangalpur | Mangalapur | Kendrapara (18 km) |
| 35 | Manipura | Nahanga | Kendrapara (10 km) |
| 36 | Mathasahi | Nikirai | Kendrapara (14 km) |
| 37 | Mirzapur | Palasingha | Pattamundai (10 km) |
| 38 | Nahanga | Nahanga | Kendrapara (16 km) |
| 39 | Nalapari | Dhola | Kendrapara (14 km) |
| 40 | Netua | Chhoti | Kendrapara (18 km) |
| 41 | Nikirai | Nikirai | Kendrapara (15 km) |
| 42 | Nilikana | Baro | Kendrapara (10 km) |
| 43 | Paikarapur | Nikirai | Kendrapara (12 km) |
| 44 | Palakana | Koro | Kendrapara (12 km) |
| 45 | Palliraghunathpur | Nahanga | Kendrapara (18 km) |
| 46 | Pingal | Koro | Kendrapara (10 km) |
| 47 | Raitundi | Benipur | Kendrapara (20 km) |
| 48 | Sadanandapur | Benipur | Kendrapara (20 km) |
| 49 | Sanamangarajpur | Dhola | Kendrapara (14 km) |
| 50 | Santhapura | Nahanga | Kendrapara (9 km) |
| 51 | Sribantapur | Koro | Kendrapara (12 km) |
| 52 | Tanar | Koro | Kendrapara (11 km) |
| 53 | Tarando | Baro | Kendrapara (6 km) |
| 54 | Trilochanpur | Baro | Kendrapara (7 km) |
| 55 | Tripuraripur | Mangalapur | Kendrapara (25 km) |
| 56 | Uchharpara Rayapur | Baro | Kendrapara (7 km) |
Population of Nikirai Tehsil
The population profile of Nikirai 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 Nikirai 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 | 67,946 | 67,946 | N/A |
| Male Population | 33,925 | 33,925 | N/A |
| Female Population | 34,021 | 34,021 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,259 | 7,259 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,817 | 3,817 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,442 | 3,442 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 51,745 | 51,745 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 27,479 | 27,479 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 24,266 | 24,266 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 16,201 | 16,201 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,446 | 6,446 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,755 | 9,755 | N/A |
| Total Households | 15,611 | 15,611 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 67,946 people. Includes nearly 33,925 males and 34,021 females. Rural population is about 67,946 people.
- There are around 7,259 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,817 boys and 3,442 girls.
- Literate population is about 51,745 people. Non-literate population is around 16,201 people.
- There are nearly 15,611 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nikirai 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 | 21,787 | 21,787 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 11,020 | 11,020 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 10,767 | 10,767 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 208 | 208 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 55 | 55 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 153 | 153 | N/A |
| Population Density | 694 / km² | 694 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nikirai Tehsil is approximately 21,787 people, including 11,020 males and 10,767 females. Around 21,787 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nikirai Tehsil is about 208 people, including 55 males and 153 females. Around 208 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 694 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 694 people per sq. km.