Nandankanan

Nandankanan 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 Nandankanan Block (CD) is 03039. The total area of Nandankanan Tehsil is 17 km². Nandankanan has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Nandankanan Tehsil

Nandankanan Tehsil has a total of 12 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 Nandankanan Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Balipada Dadha Cuttack (15 km)
2Dadha Dadha Cuttack (14 km)
3Dhaua Kalyanpur Bhubaneswar (14 km)
4Gandarpur Kalyanpur Cuttack (13 km)
5Jhinkardiha Dadha Cuttack (14 km)
6Kalyanpur Kalyanpur Bhubaneswar (10 km)
7Kantunia Dadha Cuttack (14 km)
8Khairapada Kalyanpur Cuttack (14 km)
9Marchia Dadha Bhubaneswar (16 km)
10Nuabanta Kalyanpur Cuttack (11 km)
11Padasahi Dadha Cuttack (14 km)
12Raghunathpur Raghunathpur Cuttack (12 km)

Population of Nandankanan Tehsil

The population profile of Nandankanan 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 Nandankanan 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 17,670 17,670 N/A
Male Population 9,036 9,036 N/A
Female Population 8,634 8,634 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,855 1,855 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 965 965 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 890 890 N/A
Literate Population 13,831 13,831 N/A
Literate Male Population 7,549 7,549 N/A
Literate Female Population 6,282 6,282 N/A
Illiterate Population 3,839 3,839 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,487 1,487 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,352 2,352 N/A
Total Households 3,590 3,590 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 17,670 people. Includes nearly 9,036 males and 8,634 females. Rural population is about 17,670 people.
  • There are around 1,855 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 965 boys and 890 girls.
  • Literate population is about 13,831 people. Non-literate population is around 3,839 people.
  • There are nearly 3,590 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nandankanan 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 2,939 2,939 N/A
SC Male Population 1,485 1,485 N/A
SC Female Population 1,454 1,454 N/A
Total ST Population 211 211 N/A
ST Male Population 103 103 N/A
ST Female Population 108 108 N/A
Population Density 1,012 / km² 1,012 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nandankanan Tehsil is approximately 2,939 people, including 1,485 males and 1,454 females. Around 2,939 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nandankanan Tehsil is about 211 people, including 103 males and 108 females. Around 211 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,012 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,012 people per sq. km.