Kakatpur
Kakatpur is a Town and Tehsil in Puri 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 Kakatpur Block (CD) is 03059. The total area of Kakatpur Tehsil is 104 km². Kakatpur has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kakatpur Tehsil
Kakatpur Tehsil has a total of 81 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 Kakatpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajamapur | Kotakana | Nimapada (25 km) |
| 2 | Anantapur | Othaka | Nimapada (21 km) |
| 3 | Asaraphipur | Saripur | Nimapada (49 km) |
| 4 | Badakusti | Bangurigaon | Konark (7 km) |
| 5 | Badaolangar | Lataharan | Nimapada (29 km) |
| 6 | Bagal | Jaleswarpada | Konark (22 km) |
| 7 | Bajapur | Kundhei | Nimapada (25 km) |
| 8 | Balara | Kantapada | Nimapada (22 km) |
| 9 | Bangurigram | Bangurigaon | Puri (50 km) |
| 10 | Bania | Bangurigaon | Puri (53 km) |
| 11 | Belarijhatia | Jaleswarpada | Konark (24 km) |
| 12 | Bhandagarh | Lataharan | Nimapada (27 km) |
| 13 | Bhandisahi | Patasundarpur | Nimapada (31 km) |
| 14 | Bibhutipur | Kotakana | Nimapada (21 km) |
| 15 | Bodaraula | Bangurigaon | Puri (53 km) |
| 16 | Chheliberuhan | Jaleswarpada | Konark (23 km) |
| 17 | Chhotarapur | Kundhei | Nimapada (25 km) |
| 18 | Deuli | Kakatpur | Nimapada (21 km) |
| 19 | Furusipada | Jaleswarpada | Konark (22 km) |
| 20 | Garanayarchhara | Bangurigaon | Nimapada (27 km) |
| 21 | Gokulpur | Kotakana | Nimapada (24 km) |
| 22 | Gopikantapur | Othaka | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 23 | Haladibasanta | Bangurigaon | Puri (47 km) |
| 24 | Haridaspur | Kundhei | Nimapada (25 km) |
| 25 | Hasinipur | Suhagpur | Nimapada (29 km) |
| 26 | Itapada | Kakatpur | Nimapada (21 km) |
| 27 | Jaleswarpada | Jaleswarpada | Konark (15 km) |
| 28 | Jiola | Kendrapati | Nimapada (41 km) |
| 29 | Jiunti | Kendrapati | Nimapada (28 km) |
| 30 | Kahal | Kakatpur | Nimapada (23 km) |
| 31 | Kajalpatia | Jaleswarpada | Konark (24 km) |
| 32 | Kakatpur | Kakatpur | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 33 | Kandalpur | Kotakana | Nimapada (23 km) |
| 34 | Kania | Bangurigaon | Puri (53 km) |
| 35 | Kansilo | Jaleswarpada | Konark (23 km) |
| 36 | Kantapada | Kendrapati | Nimapada (25 km) |
| 37 | Karuna | Korana | Konark (15 km) |
| 38 | Katakana | Sisua | Nimapada (21 km) |
| 39 | Kendrapati | Kendrapati | Nimapada (49 km) |
| 40 | Kerandiapal | Saripur | Nimapada (51 km) |
| 41 | Khandasahi | Naiguan | Nimapada (28 km) |
| 42 | Kiakani | Bangurigaon | Puri (50 km) |
| 43 | Kuapada | Kotakana | Nimapada (24 km) |
| 44 | Kundeswar | Saripur | Nimapada (38 km) |
| 45 | Kundhei | Kundhei | Nimapada (26 km) |
| 46 | Kurujanga | Jaleswarpada | Nimapada (27 km) |
| 47 | Lataharan | Lataharan | Nimapada (27 km) |
| 48 | Mahadebbasta | Patasundarpur | Nimapada (27 km) |
| 49 | Mulagarh | Kakatpur | Nimapada (22 km) |
| 50 | Murudabada | Payara | Konark (11 km) |
| 51 | Naiguan | Naiguan | Nimapada (36 km) |
| 52 | Naranpur | Othaka | Nimapada (21 km) |
| 53 | Naruasankareswar | Jaleswarpada | Nimapada (27 km) |
| 54 | Nasikeswar | Nasikeswar | Puri (53 km) |
| 55 | Ostapur | Naiguan | Nimapada (28 km) |
| 56 | Othaka | Othaka | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 57 | Patapur | Kundhei | Nimapada (24 km) |
| 58 | Patasundarpur | Alasahi | Nimapada (26 km) |
| 59 | Pateligaon | Jaleswarpada | Nimapada (31 km) |
| 60 | Phanaphana | Othaka | Nimapada (23 km) |
| 61 | Praharajapur | Othaka | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 62 | Ratagarh | Lataharan | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 63 | Runkei | Jaleswarpada | Konark (20 km) |
| 64 | Sadansha | Kotakana | Nimapada (21 km) |
| 65 | Sadenga | Kundhei | Nimapada (25 km) |
| 66 | Sahubuda | Nasikeswar | Puri (54 km) |
| 67 | Samia | Kotakana | Nimapada (21 km) |
| 68 | Sanaolangar | Lataharan | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 69 | Sankusti | Patasundarpur | Konark (7 km) |
| 70 | Sarangadharpur | Othaka | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 71 | Somanathapur | Othaka | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 72 | Srichandanpur | Bangurigaon | Konark (15 km) |
| 73 | Sriramapur | Kakatpur | Nimapada (22 km) |
| 74 | Suhagpur | Othaka | Nimapada (22 km) |
| 75 | Suhanpur | Suhagpur | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 76 | Tarat | Jaleswarpada | Nimapada (30 km) |
| 77 | Taya | Nasikeswar | Puri (54 km) |
| 78 | Tentulia | Bangurigaon | Puri (52 km) |
| 79 | Tikarpada | Bangurigaon | Puri (46 km) |
| 80 | Tulamal | Kantapada | Nimapada (20 km) |
| 81 | Udayapur | Korana | Nimapada (40 km) |
Population of Kakatpur Tehsil
The population profile of Kakatpur 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 Kakatpur 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 | 1,00,525 | 1,00,525 | N/A |
| Male Population | 51,169 | 51,169 | N/A |
| Female Population | 49,356 | 49,356 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,199 | 10,199 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,367 | 5,367 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,832 | 4,832 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 75,426 | 75,426 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 41,490 | 41,490 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 33,936 | 33,936 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 25,099 | 25,099 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,679 | 9,679 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,420 | 15,420 | N/A |
| Total Households | 23,684 | 23,684 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,00,525 people. Includes nearly 51,169 males and 49,356 females. Rural population is about 1,00,525 people.
- There are around 10,199 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,367 boys and 4,832 girls.
- Literate population is about 75,426 people. Non-literate population is around 25,099 people.
- There are nearly 23,684 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kakatpur 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 | 20,694 | 20,694 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 10,377 | 10,377 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 10,317 | 10,317 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 142 | 142 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 74 | 74 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 68 | 68 | N/A |
| Population Density | 963 / km² | 963 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kakatpur Tehsil is approximately 20,694 people, including 10,377 males and 10,317 females. Around 20,694 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kakatpur Tehsil is about 142 people, including 74 males and 68 females. Around 142 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 963 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 963 people per sq. km.