Baripada Sadar

Baripada Sadar is a Town and Tehsil in Mayurbhanj 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 Baripada Sadar Block (CD) is 02872. The total area of Baripada Sadar Tehsil is 908 km². Baripada Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Baripada Sadar Tehsil

Baripada Sadar Tehsil has a total of 135 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 Baripada Sadar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Baripada Sadar Tehsil

The population profile of Baripada Sadar 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 Baripada Sadar Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

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

• Total population is approximately 87,091 people. Includes nearly 43,681 males and 43,410 females. Rural population is about 87,091 people.
• There are around 12,334 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,215 boys and 6,119 girls.
• Literate population is about 42,893 people. Non-literate population is around 44,198 people.
• There are nearly 20,537 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Baripada Sadar 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Baripada Sadar Tehsil is approximately 3,519 people, including 1,770 males and 1,749 females. Around 3,519 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Baripada Sadar Tehsil is about 61,622 people, including 30,767 males and 30,855 females. Around 61,622 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 96 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 96 people per sq. km.