Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Mayurbhanj is 10,418 km² including 10,309.93 km² rural area and 108.07 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Mayurbhanj has a population of 25,19,738 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,92,896 while rural population is 23,26,842. Mayurbhanj has a sex ratio of approximately 1005 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 241.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,86,253 houses in the district, including 43,527 urban houses and 5,42,726 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 3,751 villages in mayurbhanj district.

The Mayurbhanj 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.

Baripada Sadar is the largest tehsil in mayurbhanj district by area while Barsahi is the largest tehsil by population. Baripada Town is the smallest tehsil in mayurbhanj district by both area and population. There are 31 tehsils in Mayurbhanj district. Here is the list of all Mayurbhanj Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Mayurbhanj District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Badampahar23663,890
2Bahalda15953,231
3Baisinga2791,22,036
4Bangiriposi8131,04,902
5Baripada401,16,849
6Baripada Sadar90887,091
7Baripada Town115,149
8Barsahi3741,32,580
9Betanati25889,666
10Bisoi36773,899
11Chandua24563,390
12Ghagarbeda11228,900
13Gorumahisani27747,653
14Jamda21548,811
15Jashipur8781,21,030
16Jharpokharia33399,794
17Kaptipada16576,427
18Karanjia7151,14,383
19Khunta2911,23,616
20Koliana21682,810
21Mahuldiha38246,804
22Muruda20077,337
23Rairangpur25281,722
24Rairangpur Town9450,798
25Raruan24178,209
26Rasagobindapur21296,526
27Sharata41577,369
28Suliapada27386,355
29Thakurmunda61657,890
30Tiring3161,00,517
31Udala5251,10,104

Population of Mayurbhanj District

The population of Mayurbhanj 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 Mayurbhanj, 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 25,19,738 23,26,842 1,92,896
Total Male Population 12,56,213 11,57,576 98,637
Total Female Population 12,63,525 11,69,266 94,259
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,51,834 3,32,377 19,457
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,79,536 1,69,322 10,214
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,72,298 1,63,055 9,243
Literate Population 13,69,397 12,20,428 1,48,969
Literate Male Population 7,94,171 7,13,913 80,258
Literate Female Population 5,75,226 5,06,515 68,711
Illiterate Population 11,50,341 11,06,414 43,927
Illiterate Male Population 4,62,042 4,43,663 18,379
Illiterate Female Population 6,88,299 6,62,751 25,548
Households 5,86,253 5,42,726 43,527

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mayurbhanj. 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 1,84,682 1,63,237 21,445
SC Male Population 92,127 81,424 10,703
SC Female Population 92,555 81,813 10,742
Total ST Population 14,79,576 14,39,002 40,574
ST Male Population 7,30,487 7,10,396 20,091
ST Female Population 7,49,089 7,28,606 20,483
Population Density 242 / km² 226 / km² 1,785 / km²