Chandrapur

Chandrapur is a Town and Tehsil in Rayagada 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 Chandrapur Block (CD) is 03174. The total area of Chandrapur Tehsil is 611 km². Chandrapur has a sex ratio of approximately 1005 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chandrapur Tehsil

Chandrapur Tehsil has a total of 131 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 Chandrapur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chandrapur Tehsil

The population profile of Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur 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 28,952 people. Includes nearly 14,438 males and 14,514 females. Rural population is about 28,952 people.
• There are around 5,820 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,058 boys and 2,762 girls.
• Literate population is about 9,009 people. Non-literate population is around 19,943 people.
• There are nearly 5,885 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur Tehsil is approximately 3,419 people, including 1,672 males and 1,747 females. Around 3,419 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chandrapur Tehsil is about 20,772 people, including 10,378 males and 10,394 females. Around 20,772 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 47 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 47 people per sq. km.