Chandaka
Chandaka is a Town and Tehsil in Khordha 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 Chandaka Block (CD) is 03038. The total area of Chandaka Tehsil is 221 km². Chandaka has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chandaka Tehsil
Chandaka Tehsil has a total of 51 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 Chandaka Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andharua | Andhrua | Bhubaneswar (15 km) |
| 2 | Angarpada | Angarapada | Khordha (9 km) |
| 3 | Anlapatana | Chandaka | Bhubaneswar (28 km) |
| 4 | Barapita | Mendhasala | Bhubaneswar (23 km) |
| 5 | Bhagabatipur | Kantabnada | Bhubaneswar (28 km) |
| 6 | Bhalunka | Daruthenga | Bhubaneswar (33 km) |
| 7 | Bhatakuri | Gangapada | Khordha (8 km) |
| 8 | Bhola | Kantabnada | Khordha (22 km) |
| 9 | Bhuasuni | Daruthenga | Bhubaneswar (26 km) |
| 10 | Bidyadharpur | Paikarapur | Bhubaneswar (29 km) |
| 11 | Binjhagiri | Chhatabara | Bhubaneswar (24 km) |
| 12 | Chandaka Jogisahi | Chandaka | Bhubaneswar (25 km) |
| 13 | Chatabar | Chhatabara | Bhubaneswar (23 km) |
| 14 | Chudanga | Daruthenga | Bhubaneswar (30 km) |
| 15 | Dalua | Kantabnada | Khordha (28 km) |
| 16 | Daruthenga | Daruthenga | Bhubaneswar (28 km) |
| 17 | Dasapur | Andhrua | Bhubaneswar (15 km) |
| 18 | Fakirpada | Angarapada | Bhubaneswar (26 km) |
| 19 | Gamei | Gangapada | Khordha (10 km) |
| 20 | Ghangapatna | Paikarapur | Bhubaneswar (18 km) |
| 21 | Giringaput | Mendhasala | Bhubaneswar (22 km) |
| 22 | Gothapatna | Paikarapur | Bhubaneswar (12 km) |
| 23 | Gramadiha | Gangapada | Khordha (10 km) |
| 24 | Haridamada | Mendhasala | Bhubaneswar (27 km) |
| 25 | Haripur | Mendhasala | Bhubaneswar (23 km) |
| 26 | Jagannathprasad | Andhrua | Bhubaneswar (15 km) |
| 27 | Jamujhari | Chhatabara | Khordha (10 km) |
| 28 | Jujhagada | Daruthenga | Bhubaneswar (29 km) |
| 29 | Kadambajhara | Angarapada | Bhubaneswar (26 km) |
| 30 | Kantabad | Kantabnada | Bhubaneswar (25 km) |
| 31 | Koduamunda | Angarapada | Bhubaneswar (26 km) |
| 32 | Krishnamohanpur | Angarapada | Bhubaneswar (26 km) |
| 33 | Krushnanagar | Daruthenga | Bhubaneswar (29 km) |
| 34 | Kujimahal | Chandaka | Bhubaneswar (27 km) |
| 35 | Madhupur | Angarapada | Bhubaneswar (5 km) |
| 36 | Mahul | Angarapada | Bhubaneswar (30 km) |
| 37 | Majana | Angarapada | Bhubaneswar (30 km) |
| 38 | Malipada | Paikarapur | Bhubaneswar (14 km) |
| 39 | Managobindapur | Paikarapur | Bhubaneswar (27 km) |
| 40 | Mendhasal | Mendhasala | Bhubaneswar (23 km) |
| 41 | Minichinipatna | Angarapada | Bhubaneswar (26 km) |
| 42 | Nilakanthapur | Gangapada | Khordha (11 km) |
| 43 | Nuagan | Paikarapur | Bhubaneswar (8 km) |
| 44 | Paikarapur | N/A | Bhubaneswar (13 km) |
| 45 | Palasapur | Angarapada | Khordha (9 km) |
| 46 | Paniora | Angarapada | Khordha (8 km) |
| 47 | Ratanpur | Angarapada | Khordha (9 km) |
| 48 | Shyamsundarpur | Daruthenga | Bhubaneswar (27 km) |
| 49 | Similipatana | Chandaka | Bhubaneswar (25 km) |
| 50 | Sundarpur | Chandaka | Bhubaneswar (18 km) |
| 51 | Tulasadeipur | Daruthenga | Bhubaneswar (27 km) |
Population of Chandaka Tehsil
The population profile of Chandaka 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 Chandaka 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 | 55,468 | 55,468 | N/A |
| Male Population | 28,369 | 28,369 | N/A |
| Female Population | 27,099 | 27,099 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,331 | 6,331 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,249 | 3,249 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,082 | 3,082 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 39,977 | 39,977 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 22,270 | 22,270 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 17,707 | 17,707 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 15,491 | 15,491 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,099 | 6,099 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,392 | 9,392 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,380 | 11,380 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 55,468 people. Includes nearly 28,369 males and 27,099 females. Rural population is about 55,468 people.
- There are around 6,331 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,249 boys and 3,082 girls.
- Literate population is about 39,977 people. Non-literate population is around 15,491 people.
- There are nearly 11,380 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chandaka 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 | 5,331 | 5,331 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,627 | 2,627 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,704 | 2,704 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 13,704 | 13,704 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 6,883 | 6,883 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 6,821 | 6,821 | N/A |
| Population Density | 251 / km² | 251 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chandaka Tehsil is approximately 5,331 people, including 2,627 males and 2,704 females. Around 5,331 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chandaka Tehsil is about 13,704 people, including 6,883 males and 6,821 females. Around 13,704 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 251 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 251 people per sq. km.