Puri

Puri is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Puri is 3,479 km² including 3,391.09 km² rural area and 87.91 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Puri has a population of 16,98,730 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,64,930 while rural population is 14,33,800. Puri has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 488.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,67,269 houses in the district, including 54,081 urban houses and 3,13,188 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,600 villages in puri district.

The Puri district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

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

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.

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.