Khordha
Khordha is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Khordha is 2,813 km² including 2,530.41 km² rural area and 282.59 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Khordha has a population of 22,51,673 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,84,316 while rural population is 11,67,357. Khordha has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 800.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,94,212 houses in the district, including 2,46,908 urban houses and 2,47,304 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,356 villages in khordha district.
The Khordha 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.
Banapur is the largest tehsil in khordha district by area while Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) is the largest tehsil by population. Lingaraj is the smallest tehsil in khordha district by both area and population. There are 22 tehsils in Khordha district. Here is the list of all Khordha Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Khordha District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airfield | 34 | 13,445 |
| 2 | Balianta | 91 | 91,728 |
| 3 | Balipatna | 170 | 1,32,796 |
| 4 | Balugaon | 162 | 1,13,758 |
| 5 | Banapur | 467 | 1,13,212 |
| 6 | Begunia | 244 | 97,166 |
| 7 | Bhubaneswar | 185 | 8,85,363 |
| 8 | Bolagad | 172 | 90,794 |
| 9 | Chandaka | 221 | 55,468 |
| 10 | Jankia | 196 | 84,608 |
| 11 | Jatani | 136 | 1,26,405 |
| 12 | Khandagiri | 16 | 2,572 |
| 13 | Khordha | 213 | 1,39,978 |
| 14 | Khordha Sadar | 128 | 62,040 |
| 15 | LINGARAJ | 2 | 189 |
| 16 | Mancheswar | 13 | 5,117 |
| 17 | Nandankanan | 17 | 17,670 |
| 18 | Nirakarpur | 51 | 37,980 |
| 19 | Saheednagar | - | - |
| 20 | Tamando | 21 | 16,406 |
| 21 | Tangi | 250 | 1,52,037 |
| 22 | Uttara P S | 25 | 12,941 |
Population of Khordha District
The population of Khordha 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 Khordha, 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 | 22,51,673 | 11,67,357 | 10,84,316 |
| Total Male Population | 11,67,137 | 5,95,809 | 5,71,328 |
| Total Female Population | 10,84,536 | 5,71,548 | 5,12,988 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,37,394 | 1,30,977 | 1,06,417 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,23,879 | 68,059 | 55,820 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,13,515 | 62,918 | 50,597 |
| Literate Population | 17,49,936 | 8,59,680 | 8,90,256 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,57,515 | 4,71,689 | 4,85,826 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,92,421 | 3,87,991 | 4,04,430 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,01,737 | 3,07,677 | 1,94,060 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,09,622 | 1,24,120 | 85,502 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,92,115 | 1,83,557 | 1,08,558 |
| Households | 4,94,212 | 2,47,304 | 2,46,908 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Khordha. 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 | 2,97,472 | 1,89,428 | 1,08,044 |
| SC Male Population | 1,51,528 | 95,784 | 55,744 |
| SC Female Population | 1,45,944 | 93,644 | 52,300 |
| Total ST Population | 1,15,051 | 67,798 | 47,253 |
| ST Male Population | 59,094 | 33,817 | 25,277 |
| ST Female Population | 55,957 | 33,981 | 21,976 |
| Population Density | 801 / km² | 461 / km² | 3,837 / km² |