Nuapada
Nuapada is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Nuapada district is 3,852 km², which includes 3,816.77 km² of rural area and 35.23 km² of urban area. There are about 656 villages in Nuapada district.
For administrative convenience, Nuapada district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 6 tehsils in Nuapada district. Here is the list of all Nuapada Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Nuapada District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BODEN | 555 | 76,670 |
| 2 | JONK | 346 | 75,537 |
| 3 | KHARIAR | 426 | 1,26,837 |
| 4 | KOMNA | 1,125 | 1,27,206 |
| 5 | NUAPADA | 659 | 99,624 |
| 6 | SINAPALI | 742 | 1,04,508 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Komna is the largest tehsil in nuapada district by both area and population. Jonk is the smallest tehsil in nuapada district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Komna | Komna |
| Smallest Tehsil | Jonk | Jonk |
Population of Nuapada District
The population of Nuapada 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 Nuapada, 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 | 6,10,382 | 5,76,328 | 34,054 |
| Total Male Population | 3,01,962 | 2,84,792 | 17,170 |
| Total Female Population | 3,08,420 | 2,91,536 | 16,884 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 88,344 | 84,066 | 4,278 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 44,600 | 42,394 | 2,206 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,744 | 41,672 | 2,072 |
| Literate Population | 2,99,383 | 2,75,864 | 23,519 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,80,903 | 1,67,937 | 12,966 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,18,480 | 1,07,927 | 10,553 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,10,999 | 3,00,464 | 10,535 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,21,059 | 1,16,855 | 4,204 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,89,940 | 1,83,609 | 6,331 |
| Households | 1,52,210 | 1,44,299 | 7,911 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Nuapada district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Nuapada district is 6,10,382, including 3,01,962 males and 3,08,420 females. In rural areas, it is 5,76,328, including 2,84,792 males and 2,91,536 females. In urban areas, it is 34,054, including 17,170 males and 16,884 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Nuapada district is 88,344, including 44,600 boys and 43,744 girls. In rural areas, it is 84,066, including 42,394 boys and 41,672 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,278, including 2,206 boys and 2,072 girls.
- Literate population in Nuapada district is around 2,99,383, including 1,80,903 males and 1,18,480 females. In rural areas, it is 2,75,864, including 1,67,937 males and 1,07,927 females. In urban areas, it is 23,519, including 12,966 males and 10,553 females.
- Illiterate population in Nuapada district is about 3,10,999, including 1,21,059 males and 1,89,940 females. In rural areas, it is 3,00,464, including 1,16,855 males and 1,83,609 females. In urban areas, it is 10,535, including 4,204 males and 6,331 females.
- There are about 1,52,210 households in Nuapada district, including 1,44,299 in rural areas and 7,911 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nuapada. 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 | 82,159 | 75,346 | 6,813 |
| SC Male Population | 40,742 | 37,415 | 3,327 |
| SC Female Population | 41,417 | 37,931 | 3,486 |
| Total ST Population | 2,06,327 | 2,04,121 | 2,206 |
| ST Male Population | 1,00,469 | 99,371 | 1,098 |
| ST Female Population | 1,05,858 | 1,04,750 | 1,108 |
| Population Density | 159 / km² | 151 / km² | 967 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Nuapada district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nuapada district is approximately 82,159, including 40,742 males and 41,417 females. In rural areas, it is 75,346, including 37,415 males and 37,931 females. In urban areas, it is 6,813, including 3,327 males and 3,486 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nuapada district is about 2,06,327, including 1,00,469 males and 1,05,858 females. In rural areas, it is 2,04,121, including 99,371 males and 1,04,750 females. In urban areas, it is 2,206, including 1,098 males and 1,108 females.
- Overall population density of Nuapada district is around 159 people per km². Rural areas have about 151 people per km². Urban areas have about 967 people per km².