Baripada

Baripada 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 information the sub-district code of Baripada Block (CD) is 02888. Total area of baripada tehsil is 40 km². Baripada tehsil has a population of 1,16,849 peoples. Baripada tehsil has a population density of 2943 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,351 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 78.87% population of baripada tehsil is literate, out of which 82.60% males and 74.87% females are literate.

List of Villages in Baripada Tehsil

Baripada Tehsil has a total of 3 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 Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Indupahi Laxmiposi Baripada
2Podaastia Business Center Area Baunsabilla Baripada
3Subarnarekha Irrigation Project Colony Laxmiposi Baripada

Population of Baripada Tehsil

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,16,849 N/A 1,16,849
Male Population 60,489 N/A 60,489
Female Population 56,360 N/A 56,360
Child Population (Age 0–6) 11,235 N/A 11,235
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,895 N/A 5,895
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,340 N/A 5,340
Literate Population 92,161 N/A 92,161
Literate Male Population 49,964 N/A 49,964
Literate Female Population 42,197 N/A 42,197
Illiterate Population 24,688 N/A 24,688
Illiterate Male Population 10,525 N/A 10,525
Illiterate Female Population 14,163 N/A 14,163
Total Households 26,351 N/A 26,351

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Baripada Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 12,797 N/A 12,797
SC Male Population 6,438 N/A 6,438
SC Female Population 6,359 N/A 6,359
Total ST Population 20,603 N/A 20,603
ST Male Population 10,383 N/A 10,383
ST Female Population 10,220 N/A 10,220
Population Density 2,943 / km² N/A 2,943 / km²