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, the sub-district code of Baripada Block (CD) is 02888. The total area of Baripada Tehsil is 40 km². Baripada has a sex ratio of approximately 931 females per 1,000 males.

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 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 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

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

  • Total population is approximately 1,16,849 people. Includes nearly 60,489 males and 56,360 females. Urban population is nearly 1,16,849 people.
  • There are around 11,235 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,895 boys and 5,340 girls.
  • Literate population is about 92,161 people. Non-literate population is around 24,688 people.
  • There are nearly 26,351 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Baripada 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 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

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Baripada Tehsil is approximately 12,797 people, including 6,438 males and 6,359 females. Nearly 12,797 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Baripada Tehsil is about 20,603 people, including 10,383 males and 10,220 females. Nearly 20,603 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,943 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 2,943 people per sq. km.