Khordha, located in the state of Odisha, India, is a historically significant district and city. This article offers a comprehensive overview of Khordha, including its population, demographic details, household data, administrative structure, and a detailed list of its subdivisions or sub-districts. Explore the key facts and figures that make Khordha a vital part of Odisha.
Khordha is one of the key districts in Odisha, covering an area of 2813 /km² with a total population of 2251673 as per the latest census. With a population density of 800.45 /km² (people per squar km), Khordha is home to 1356 villages, reflecting its rich cultural and demographic diversity.
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Khordha District is approximately 2251673, with a division between rural and urban areas. The rural population stands at 1167357, while the urban population is 1084316. The district has a population density of 800.45 /km² (people per square kilometer).
| Rural | Urban | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1167357 | 1084316 | 2251673 |
| Male | 595809 | 571328 | 1167137 |
| Female | 571548 | 512988 | 1084536 |
Khordha District is home to approximately 494212 households, with a large proportion located in rural areas. The district has an average household size of 4.56 people.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 494212 |
| Rural | 247304 |
| Urban | 246908 |
In Khordha District, villages are categorized based on their population size. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| Total Population | Villages |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 193 |
| 200-499 | 368 |
| 500-999 | 414 |
| 1000-1999 | 258 |
| 2000-4999 | 118 |
| 5000-9999 | 5 |
| 10000 and above | 0 |
Khordha District is administratively divided into 22 Subdivisions or tehsils to streamline governance and ensure efficient management. Each tehsil is overseen by a Tehsildar, who manages revenue administration and maintains law and order within the subdivision.
| District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airfield (Kapila Prasad) | 34.21 | 13445 | 392.98 |
| Balianta | 90.68 | 91728 | 1011.57 |
| Balipatna | 170.01 | 132796 | 781.09 |
| Balugaon | 162.46 | 113758 | 700.22 |
| Banapur | 466.86 | 113212 | 242.5 |
| Begunia | 244.13 | 97166 | 398.01 |
| Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) | 185.3 | 885363 | 4778 |
| Bolagad | 171.7 | 90794 | 528.79 |
| Chandaka | 220.68 | 55468 | 251.35 |
| Jankia | 196.05 | 84608 | 431.57 |
| Jatani | 135.86 | 126405 | 930.4 |
| Khandagiri | 15.6 | 2572 | 164.87 |
| Khordha | 212.6 | 139978 | 658.42 |
| Khordha Sadar | 127.54 | 62040 | 486.43 |
| Lingaraj | 2.05 | 189 | 92.09 |
| Mancheswar | 12.54 | 5117 | 408.16 |
| Nandankanan | 17.46 | 17670 | 1012.01 |
| Nirakarpur | 51.2 | 37980 | 741.82 |
| Saheednagar | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Tamando | 20.98 | 16406 | 782.03 |
| Tangi | 250.07 | 152037 | 607.99 |
| Uttara P.S | 25.02 | 12941 | 517.17 |
1. What is the total area of Khordha District?
2. What is the total population of Khordha District?
3. How is the population distributed between rural and urban areas in Khordha?
4. What is the population density of Khordha District?
5. How many households are there in Khordha District?
6. What is the average household size in Khordha District?
7. How many subdivisions (tehsils) are there in Khordha District?