Rajkanika

Rajkanika 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 information the sub-district code of Rajkanika Block (CD) is 02922. Total area of rajkanika tehsil is 289 km². Rajkanika tehsil has a population of 1,40,807 peoples. Rajkanika tehsil has a population density of 488 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,182 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 76.05% population of rajkanika tehsil is literate, out of which 80.44% males and 72.02% females are literate.

List of Villages in Rajkanika Tehsil

Rajkanika Tehsil has a total of 163 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 Rajkanika Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Rajkanika Tehsil

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rajkanika Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.