Khordha
Khordha is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Khordha district is 2,813 km², which includes 2,530.41 km² of rural area and 282.59 km² of urban area. There are about 1,356 villages in Khordha district.
For administrative convenience, Khordha district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies 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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Khordha district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Khordha district is 22,51,673, including 11,67,137 males and 10,84,536 females. In rural areas, it is 11,67,357, including 5,95,809 males and 5,71,548 females. In urban areas, it is 10,84,316, including 5,71,328 males and 5,12,988 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Khordha district is 2,37,394, including 1,23,879 boys and 1,13,515 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,30,977, including 68,059 boys and 62,918 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,06,417, including 55,820 boys and 50,597 girls.
- Literate population in Khordha district is around 17,49,936, including 9,57,515 males and 7,92,421 females. In rural areas, it is 8,59,680, including 4,71,689 males and 3,87,991 females. In urban areas, it is 8,90,256, including 4,85,826 males and 4,04,430 females.
- Illiterate population in Khordha district is about 5,01,737, including 2,09,622 males and 2,92,115 females. In rural areas, it is 3,07,677, including 1,24,120 males and 1,83,557 females. In urban areas, it is 1,94,060, including 85,502 males and 1,08,558 females.
- There are about 4,94,212 households in Khordha district, including 2,47,304 in rural areas and 2,46,908 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Khordha district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khordha district is approximately 2,97,472, including 1,51,528 males and 1,45,944 females. In rural areas, it is 1,89,428, including 95,784 males and 93,644 females. In urban areas, it is 1,08,044, including 55,744 males and 52,300 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khordha district is about 1,15,051, including 59,094 males and 55,957 females. In rural areas, it is 67,798, including 33,817 males and 33,981 females. In urban areas, it is 47,253, including 25,277 males and 21,976 females.
- Overall population density of Khordha district is around 801 people per km². Rural areas have about 461 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,837 people per km².