Ganjam


Ganjam is a district and city located in Odisha State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Ganjam district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.

Ganjam District overview


Ganjam is Town in Odisha serves as administrative headquarter of Ganjam district. Total area of Ganjam District is 8,206 km² including 7,846 km² rural area and 360 km² urban area. There are 30 Tehsils part of Ganjam District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Ganjam District, Ganjam has 3195 villages.

Tarasingi is the largest tehsil in Ganjam district by area covering 756.847 km2 and Arjyapalli Marine is the smallest tehsil in Ganjam district by area covering 4.13 km2. Brahmapur is the largest tehsil by population while Arjyapalli Marine is the smallest tehsil by population in Ganjam district.

Population of Ganjam District


As of the 2011 census, Ganjam district has a population of approximately 3,529,031 peoples which is divided into urban population of 768,001 and rular population of 2,761,030. The population density in Ganjam region is about 430.1 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 1,779,218 1,749,813 3,529,031
Rural 1,383,636 1,377,394 2,761,030
Urban 395,582 372,419 768,001

Households of Ganjam District


There are about 758,267 houses in the district, including 162,205 urban houses and 596,062 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.65 people

Type Households
Total 758,267
Rural 596,062
Urban 162,205

List Of Tehsil in Ganjam District


Ganjam district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 30 tehsils in Ganjam 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 Ganjam:

Tehsil Area(km²) Population
Arjyapalli Marine 4.1 8,001
Asika 183.3 143,770
Badagada 734.8 125,836
Bhanjanagar 635.8 177,235
Brahmapur 79.8 356,598
Brahmapur Sadar 188.9 143,763
Buguda 344.8 136,212
Chamakhandi 116.7 48,236
Chhatrapur 124.3 94,683
Dharakote 56.6 57,528
Digapahandi 254.9 137,239
Gangapur 294.1 114,480
Ganjam 69.3 45,243
Golanthara 291.0 147,582
Gopalpur 61.6 67,957
Hinjili 165.6 162,779
Jagannath Prasad 248.3 79,901
Jarada 270.6 115,201
Kabisuryanagar 250.7 176,640
Khalikote 289.0 146,713
Kodala 261.9 151,318
Nuagaon 432.3 114,436
Patapur 338.0 133,574
Polasara 402.1 136,703
Purusottampur 210.1 159,869
Ramagiri 234.5 12,986
Rambha 231.8 95,659
Seragad 115.0 66,224
Surada 559.2 87,684
Tarasingi 756.8 84,981

Frequently Asked Question About Ganjam District


How many villages are there in Ganjam district ?

There are 3195 villages in the Ganjam district.

What is the population of Ganjam district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Ganjam district is 3,529,031

How many town or city are there in Ganjam district ?

There are 39 town or city in the Ganjam district.

How many Tehsil in Ganjam district ?

There are 30 Tehsil in Ganjam district.

Which is the largest Tehsil in Ganjam district

Tarasingi is the largest Tehsil in Ganjam district.

Which is the smallest Tehsil in Ganjam district ?

Arjyapalli Marine is the smallest Tehsil in Ganjam district.

Which is the most populated Tehsil in Ganjam district ?

Brahmapur is the most populated Tehsil in Ganjam district.

Which is the least populated Tehsil in Ganjam district ?

Arjyapalli Marine is the most least populated Tehsil in Ganjam district.