Puri

Puri is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Puri district is 3,479 km², which includes 3,391.09 km² of rural area and 87.91 km² of urban area. There are about 1,600 villages in Puri district.

For administrative convenience, Puri 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 15 tehsils in Puri district. Here is the list of all Puri Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Puri District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Astaranga13367,748
2Brahmagiri1,1771,32,319
3Chandanpur13387,953
4Delanga1821,09,291
5Gadisagada13071,870
6Gop2121,21,665
7Kakatpur1041,00,525
8Konark15754,999
9Krushna Prasad13157,505
10Nimapada2582,08,139
11Pipili2001,59,750
12Puri172,00,564
13Ramachandi10322,531
14Sadar2601,07,735
15Satyabadi2821,96,136

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Brahmagiri is the largest tehsil in puri district, covering an area of 1176.89 km², while Puri (M) is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 16.84 km². Nimapada is the most populous, whereas Ramachandi is the least populous tehsil in puri district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Brahmagiri Nimapada
Smallest Tehsil Puri (M) Puri (M)

Population of Puri District

The population of Puri 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 Puri, 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 16,98,730 14,33,800 2,64,930
Total Male Population 8,65,380 7,28,213 1,37,167
Total Female Population 8,33,350 7,05,587 1,27,763
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,72,888 1,47,983 24,905
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 89,496 76,563 12,933
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 83,392 71,420 11,972
Literate Population 12,91,939 10,82,202 2,09,737
Literate Male Population 7,04,857 5,91,850 1,13,007
Literate Female Population 5,87,082 4,90,352 96,730
Illiterate Population 4,06,791 3,51,598 55,193
Illiterate Male Population 1,60,523 1,36,363 24,160
Illiterate Female Population 2,46,268 2,15,235 31,033
Households 3,67,269 3,13,188 54,081

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Puri district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Puri district is 16,98,730, including 8,65,380 males and 8,33,350 females. In rural areas, it is 14,33,800, including 7,28,213 males and 7,05,587 females. In urban areas, it is 2,64,930, including 1,37,167 males and 1,27,763 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Puri district is 1,72,888, including 89,496 boys and 83,392 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,47,983, including 76,563 boys and 71,420 girls. In urban areas, it is 24,905, including 12,933 boys and 11,972 girls.
  • Literate population in Puri district is around 12,91,939, including 7,04,857 males and 5,87,082 females. In rural areas, it is 10,82,202, including 5,91,850 males and 4,90,352 females. In urban areas, it is 2,09,737, including 1,13,007 males and 96,730 females.
  • Illiterate population in Puri district is about 4,06,791, including 1,60,523 males and 2,46,268 females. In rural areas, it is 3,51,598, including 1,36,363 males and 2,15,235 females. In urban areas, it is 55,193, including 24,160 males and 31,033 females.
  • There are about 3,67,269 households in Puri district, including 3,13,188 in rural areas and 54,081 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Puri. 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 3,25,133 2,96,881 28,252
SC Male Population 1,64,366 1,50,019 14,347
SC Female Population 1,60,767 1,46,862 13,905
Total ST Population 6,129 4,379 1,750
ST Male Population 3,240 2,251 989
ST Female Population 2,889 2,128 761
Population Density 488 / km² 423 / km² 3,014 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Puri district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puri district is approximately 3,25,133, including 1,64,366 males and 1,60,767 females. In rural areas, it is 2,96,881, including 1,50,019 males and 1,46,862 females. In urban areas, it is 28,252, including 14,347 males and 13,905 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puri district is about 6,129, including 3,240 males and 2,889 females. In rural areas, it is 4,379, including 2,251 males and 2,128 females. In urban areas, it is 1,750, including 989 males and 761 females.
  • Overall population density of Puri district is around 488 people per km². Rural areas have about 423 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,014 people per km².