Kendujhar

Kendujhar is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Kendujhar is 8,303 km² including 8,101.03 km² rural area and 201.97 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kendujhar has a population of 18,01,733 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,53,059 while rural population is 15,48,674. Kendujhar has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 217 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,05,272 houses in the district, including 56,824 urban houses and 3,48,448 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,064 villages in kendujhar district.

The Kendujhar 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.

Telkoi is the largest tehsil in kendujhar district covering area of 861.97 km² while Bolani is the smallest tehsil in kendujhar district covering area of 75.85 km². Kendujhar Sadar is the most populous whereas Rugudi is the least populous tehsil in kendujhar district. There are 24 tehsils in Kendujhar district. Here is the list of all Kendujhar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kendujhar District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Anandapur3491,24,218
2Bamebari42256,271
3Barbil18884,130
4Baria28473,664
5Bolani7619,993
6Champua26597,117
7Daitari28227,571
8Ghasipura4271,12,740
9Ghatgaon6871,07,106
10Harichandanpur66480,711
11Jhumpura15946,936
12Joda13972,698
13Kanjipani31021,741
14Kendujhar Sadar5261,57,414
15Kendujhar Town18198,880
16Nandipada17182,542
17Nayakote58646,056
18Pandapara52663,308
19Patana4301,04,824
20Rugudi9016,560
21Sainkul18778,693
22Soso23764,244
23Telkoi86295,718
24Turumunga25668,598

Population of Kendujhar District

The population of Kendujhar 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 Kendujhar, 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 18,01,733 15,48,674 2,53,059
Total Male Population 9,06,487 7,74,667 1,31,820
Total Female Population 8,95,246 7,74,007 1,21,239
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,59,403 2,24,941 34,462
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,31,885 1,14,111 17,774
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,27,518 1,10,830 16,688
Literate Population 10,52,518 8,80,689 1,71,829
Literate Male Population 6,05,119 5,07,316 97,803
Literate Female Population 4,47,399 3,73,373 74,026
Illiterate Population 7,49,215 6,67,985 81,230
Illiterate Male Population 3,01,368 2,67,351 34,017
Illiterate Female Population 4,47,847 4,00,634 47,213
Households 4,05,272 3,48,448 56,824

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kendujhar. 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 2,09,357 1,72,913 36,444
SC Male Population 1,04,684 86,283 18,401
SC Female Population 1,04,673 86,630 18,043
Total ST Population 8,18,878 7,59,937 58,941
ST Male Population 4,05,927 3,76,255 29,672
ST Female Population 4,12,951 3,83,682 29,269
Population Density 217 / km² 191 / km² 1,253 / km²