Kaptipada

Kaptipada 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 Kaptipada Block (CD) is 02885. The total area of Kaptipada Tehsil is 165 km². Kaptipada has a sex ratio of approximately 984 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kaptipada Tehsil

Kaptipada Tehsil has a total of 98 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 Kaptipada Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kaptipada Tehsil

The population profile of Kaptipada 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 Kaptipada 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 76,427 people. Includes nearly 38,507 males and 37,920 females. Rural population is about 76,427 people.
• There are around 9,970 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,141 boys and 4,829 girls.
• Literate population is about 45,064 people. Non-literate population is around 31,363 people.
• There are nearly 18,728 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kaptipada 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 Kaptipada Tehsil is approximately 4,954 people, including 2,522 males and 2,432 females. Around 4,954 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kaptipada Tehsil is about 38,834 people, including 19,397 males and 19,437 females. Around 38,834 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 464 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 464 people per sq. km.