Kendujhar Town
Kendujhar Town 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 Kendujhar Town Block (CD) is 02845. The total area of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 181 km², which includes 154.27 km² of rural area and 26.40 km² of urban area. Kendujhar Town has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kendujhar Town Tehsil
Kendujhar Town Tehsil has a total of 59 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 Kendujhar Town Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alanapada | Naranpur | Kendujhar (6 km) |
| 2 | Atibudhipada | Sirispal | Kendujhar (10 km) |
| 3 | Badaraduan | Talachampei | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 4 | Badbil | Naranpur | Kendujhar (5 km) |
| 5 | Badudighar | Raghunathpur | Kendujhar (10 km) |
| 6 | Baiganposi | Dimbo | Kendujhar (6 km) |
| 7 | Balabhadrapur | Sirispal | Kendujhar (6 km) |
| 8 | Baliaguda | Raisuan | Kendujhar (10 km) |
| 9 | Balidiha | Talachampei | Kendujhar (40 km) |
| 10 | Banpar | Mandua | Kendujhar (6 km) |
| 11 | Basantapur | Mandua | Kendujhar (3 km) |
| 12 | Belada | Sirispal | Kendujhar (7 km) |
| 13 | Boitabeda | Naranpur | Kendujhar (4 km) |
| 14 | Dimbo | Dimbo | Kendujhar (5 km) |
| 15 | Dimiribahala | Sirispal | Kendujhar (9 km) |
| 16 | Duarasuni | Kodipasa | Kendujhar (25 km) |
| 17 | Ghungi | Kodipasa | Kendujhar (50 km) |
| 18 | Ghutukesari | Naranpur | Kendujhar (11 km) |
| 19 | Ghuturu | Mandua | Kendujhar (4 km) |
| 20 | Gopinathapur | Raisuan | Kendujhar (7 km) |
| 21 | Goudunibeda | Raisuan | Kendujhar (3 km) |
| 22 | Govindapur | Mandua | Kendujhar (3 km) |
| 23 | Gumura | Mandua | Kendujhar (3 km) |
| 24 | Haladiatangiri | Naranpur | Kendujhar (9 km) |
| 25 | Ichhapur | Naranpur | Kendujhar (4 km) |
| 26 | Jalangadiha | Naranpur | Kendujhar (5 km) |
| 27 | Jamudiha | Kodipasa | Kendujhar (10 km) |
| 28 | Jamunalia | Naranpur | Kendujhar (8 km) |
| 29 | Jenagadia | Naranpur | Kendujhar (7 km) |
| 30 | Kandraposi | Naranpur | Kendujhar (8 km) |
| 31 | Kansa | Kodipasa | Kendujhar (20 km) |
| 32 | Kholapa | Dimbo | Kendujhar (5 km) |
| 33 | Kodipasa | Kodipasa | Kendujhar (7 km) |
| 34 | Kundei | Kodipasa | Kendujhar (25 km) |
| 35 | Laxmiposi | Raisuan | Kendujhar (8 km) |
| 36 | Maligaon | Naranpur | Kendujhar (4 km) |
| 37 | Mandua | Mandua | Kendujhar (3 km) |
| 38 | Motitangara | Sirispal | Kendujhar (10 km) |
| 39 | Muktapur | Mandua | Kendujhar (3 km) |
| 40 | Naranapur | Naranpur | Kendujhar (7 km) |
| 41 | Ramachandrapur | Naranpur | Kendujhar (12 km) |
| 42 | Ranki | Sirispal | Kendujhar (5 km) |
| 43 | Saharaposi | Naranpur | Kendujhar (7 km) |
| 44 | Sanaraduan | Talachampei | Kendujhar (20 km) |
| 45 | Sarasa | Sirispal | Kendujhar (6 km) |
| 46 | Sarukudara | Talachampei | Kendujhar (30 km) |
| 47 | Siriskhunta | Talachampei | Kendujhar (21 km) |
| 48 | Sirispal | Sirispal | Kendujhar (9 km) |
| 49 | Talakaipur | Bayakumutia | Kendujhar (18 km) |
| 50 | Talasamatha | Baragarh | Kendujhar (50 km) |
| 51 | Tangarpada | Kodipasa | Kendujhar (45 km) |
| 52 | Tangarpalasa | Naranpur | Kendujhar (9 km) |
| 53 | Tentulinanda | Dimbo | Kendujhar (6 km) |
| 54 | Tikargumura | Mandua | Kendujhar (3 km) |
| 55 | Tolankabahala | Naranpur | Kendujhar (8 km) |
| 56 | Toranipani | Kodipasa | Kendujhar (35 km) |
| 57 | Tulasichaunra | Naranpur | Kendujhar (11 km) |
| 58 | Uparakaipur | Talachampei | Kendujhar (27 km) |
| 59 | Uparasamatha | Talachampei | Kendujhar (50 km) |
Population of Kendujhar Town Tehsil
The population profile of Kendujhar Town 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 Kendujhar Town 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 | 98,880 | 38,290 | 60,590 |
| Male Population | 50,928 | 19,447 | 31,481 |
| Female Population | 47,952 | 18,843 | 29,109 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,846 | 5,408 | 6,438 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,045 | 2,726 | 3,319 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,801 | 2,682 | 3,119 |
| Literate Population | 69,989 | 22,751 | 47,238 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,055 | 13,128 | 25,927 |
| Literate Female Population | 30,934 | 9,623 | 21,311 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,891 | 15,539 | 13,352 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,873 | 6,319 | 5,554 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,018 | 9,220 | 7,798 |
| Total Households | 22,024 | 8,397 | 13,627 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is around 98,880 people. This includes 50,928 males and 47,952 females. Rural population is about 38,290 (19,447 males and 18,843 females), while urban population is nearly 60,590 (31,481 males and 29,109 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,846 of the population, with 6,045 boys and 5,801 girls. Rural areas have 5,408 children, and urban areas have about 6,438 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 69,989 literate people in Kendujhar Town Tehsil, including 39,055 literate males and 30,934 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 22,751 individuals and urban literacy covers around 47,238 people.
- About 28,891 people in Kendujhar Town Tehsil are not literate, including 11,873 males and 17,018 females. Rural areas include 15,539 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,352 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 22,024 households, with 8,397 in villages and 13,627 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kendujhar Town 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 | 15,174 | 7,143 | 8,031 |
| SC Male Population | 7,699 | 3,652 | 4,047 |
| SC Female Population | 7,475 | 3,491 | 3,984 |
| Total ST Population | 33,057 | 18,840 | 14,217 |
| ST Male Population | 16,756 | 9,442 | 7,314 |
| ST Female Population | 16,301 | 9,398 | 6,903 |
| Population Density | 547 / km² | 248 / km² | 2,295 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kendujhar Town Tehsil is approximately 15,174 people, including 7,699 males and 7,475 females. Around 7,143 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,031 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kendujhar Town Tehsil is about 33,057 people, including 16,756 males and 16,301 females. Around 18,840 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 14,217 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 547 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 248 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,295 people per sq. km.