Kanjipani
Kanjipani is a Town and Tehsil in Kendujhar 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 Kanjipani Block (CD) is 02847. The total area of Kanjipani Tehsil is 310 km². Kanjipani has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kanjipani Tehsil
Kanjipani Tehsil has a total of 37 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 Kanjipani Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anasuan | Karangadihi | Kendujhar (25 km) |
| 2 | Baitarani | Gonasika | Kendujhar (25 km) |
| 3 | Bali | Baragarh | Kendujhar (35 km) |
| 4 | Benidihi | Tana | Kendujhar (45 km) |
| 5 | Budhighar | Gonasika | Kendujhar (33 km) |
| 6 | Emiri | Tana | Kendujhar (62 km) |
| 7 | Erida | Tana | Kendujhar (65 km) |
| 8 | Fulabadi | Baragarh | Kendujhar (45 km) |
| 9 | Gobindapur | Tana | Kendujhar (60 km) |
| 10 | Goliabandharaidiha | Gonasika | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 11 | Gonasika | Gonasika | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 12 | Guptaganga | Gonasika | Kendujhar (25 km) |
| 13 | Haladipani | Kuanr | Kendujhar (38 km) |
| 14 | Jamudiha | Baragarh | Kendujhar (46 km) |
| 15 | Jantari | Gonasika | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 16 | Kadalibadi | Gonasika | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 17 | Kaliapani | Oriyabirida | Kendujhar (70 km) |
| 18 | Kanjipani | Kuanr | Kendujhar (28 km) |
| 19 | Kanthadas | Bayakumutia | Kendujhar (33 km) |
| 20 | Karangadihi | Karangadihi | Kendujhar (33 km) |
| 21 | Kuanar | Kuanr | Kendujhar (26 km) |
| 22 | Lata | Karangadihi | Karanjia (7 km) |
| 23 | Lungajhar | Suakati | Kendujhar (35 km) |
| 24 | Mundatopa | Tana | Kendujhar (50 km) |
| 25 | Nipa | Kuanr | Kendujhar (32 km) |
| 26 | Padakasada | Saharpur | Kendujhar (20 km) |
| 27 | Panasanasa | Kuanr | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 28 | Raidiha | Gonasika | Kendujhar (33 km) |
| 29 | Rugudikasada | Saharpur | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 30 | Sapalanji | Oriyabirida | Kendujhar (40 km) |
| 31 | Sinkulapada | Gonasika | Kendujhar (35 km) |
| 32 | Talabaitarani | Kuanr | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 33 | Talapada | Kuanr | Kendujhar (31 km) |
| 34 | Tamanga | Sibanarayanpurgoda | Kendujhar (38 km) |
| 35 | Tana | Tana | Kendujhar (20 km) |
| 36 | Tangarpada | Karangadihi | Kendujhar (33 km) |
| 37 | Tentulikhunti | Karangadihi | Kendujhar (32 km) |
Population of Kanjipani Tehsil
The population profile of Kanjipani 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 Kanjipani 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 | 21,741 | 21,741 | N/A |
| Male Population | 10,745 | 10,745 | N/A |
| Female Population | 10,996 | 10,996 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,016 | 4,016 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,047 | 2,047 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,969 | 1,969 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 6,988 | 6,988 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 4,395 | 4,395 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 2,593 | 2,593 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 14,753 | 14,753 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,350 | 6,350 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,403 | 8,403 | N/A |
| Total Households | 4,513 | 4,513 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 21,741 people. Includes nearly 10,745 males and 10,996 females. Rural population is about 21,741 people.
- There are around 4,016 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,047 boys and 1,969 girls.
- Literate population is about 6,988 people. Non-literate population is around 14,753 people.
- There are nearly 4,513 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kanjipani 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 | 571 | 571 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 266 | 266 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 305 | 305 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 18,980 | 18,980 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9,338 | 9,338 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 9,642 | 9,642 | N/A |
| Population Density | 70 / km² | 70 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kanjipani Tehsil is approximately 571 people, including 266 males and 305 females. Around 571 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kanjipani Tehsil is about 18,980 people, including 9,338 males and 9,642 females. Around 18,980 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 70 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 70 people per sq. km.