Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal is a district and city located in Odisha State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Dhenkanal district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Dhenkanal District overview
Dhenkanal is Town in Odisha serves as administrative headquarter of Dhenkanal district. Total area of Dhenkanal District is 4,452 km² including 4,384 km² rural area and 68 km² urban area. There are 13 Tehsils part of Dhenkanal District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Dhenkanal District, Dhenkanal has 1208 villages.
Parajang is the largest tehsil in Dhenkanal district by area covering 859.781 km2 and Bhusan Steel Limited is the smallest tehsil in Dhenkanal district by area covering 80.7524 km2. Dhenkanal Sadar is the largest tehsil by population while Bhusan Steel Limited is the smallest tehsil by population in Dhenkanal district.
Population of Dhenkanal District
As of the 2011 census, Dhenkanal district has a population of approximately 1,192,811 peoples which is divided into urban population of 117,506 and rular population of 1,075,305. The population density in Dhenkanal region is about 267.9 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 612,593 | 580,218 | 1,192,811 |
| Rural | 551,326 | 523,979 | 1,075,305 |
| Urban | 61,267 | 56,239 | 117,506 |
Households of Dhenkanal District
There are about 279,364 houses in the district, including 25,918 urban houses and 253,446 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.27 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 279,364 |
| Rural | 253,446 |
| Urban | 25,918 |
List Of Tehsil in Dhenkanal District
Dhenkanal district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 13 tehsils in Dhenkanal district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Dhenkanal:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Balimi | 122.6 | 47,592 |
| Bhuban | 221.0 | 101,051 |
| Bhusan Steel Limited | 80.8 | 26,821 |
| Dhenkanal Sadar | 701.9 | 282,828 |
| Gandia | 482.6 | 104,442 |
| Hindol | 244.6 | 44,159 |
| Kamakshyanagar | 427.3 | 117,096 |
| Kankadahad | 492.3 | 61,222 |
| Motunga | 123.6 | 62,014 |
| Nihalprasad | 169.1 | 53,452 |
| Parajang | 859.8 | 164,482 |
| Rasol | 357.9 | 73,850 |
| Tumusingha | 168.6 | 53,802 |
Frequently Asked Question About Dhenkanal District
How many villages are there in Dhenkanal district ?
There are 1208 villages in the Dhenkanal district.
What is the population of Dhenkanal district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Dhenkanal district is 1,192,811
How many town or city are there in Dhenkanal district ?
There are 5 town or city in the Dhenkanal district.
How many Tehsil in Dhenkanal district ?
There are 13 Tehsil in Dhenkanal district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Dhenkanal district
Parajang is the largest Tehsil in Dhenkanal district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Dhenkanal district ?
Bhusan Steel Limited is the smallest Tehsil in Dhenkanal district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Dhenkanal district ?
Dhenkanal Sadar is the most populated Tehsil in Dhenkanal district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Dhenkanal district ?
Bhusan Steel Limited is the most least populated Tehsil in Dhenkanal district.