All Information About Nikirai Subdistrict
Detailed information about Nikirai Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Nikirai is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kendrapara District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Nikirai - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2929 |
| District | Kendrapara |
| Census Code 2011 | 2929 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 14 |
| Number of Villages | 56 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kendrapara (Code: 286) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kendrapara (Code: 2314) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kendrapara | Shashi Bhusan Behera ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Nikirai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
67,946
M: 33,925
F: 34,021 |
| Rural |
67,946
M: 33,925
F: 34,021 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 15,611
Population Distribution
Total: 67,946 (Male: 33,925, Female: 34,021)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,259 (Male: 3,817, Female: 3,442)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,787 (Male: 11,020, Female: 10,767)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 208 (Male: 55, Female: 153)
Literate Population
Total: 51,745 (Male: 27,479, Female: 24,266)
Illiterate Population
Total: 16,201 (Male: 6,446, Female: 9,755)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 20,774 (Male: 18,300, Female: 2,474)
Main Workers
Total: 14,242 (Male: 13,127, Female: 1,115)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,532 (Male: 5,173, Female: 1,359)
Non-Workers
Total: 47,172 (Male: 15,625, Female: 31,547)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,606 (Male: 5,454, Female: 152)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,798 (Male: 3,554, Female: 244)
- Household Industry Workers: 648 (Male: 582, Female: 66)
- Other Workers: 4,190 (Male: 3,537, Female: 653)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 521 (Male: 446, Female: 75)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,508 (Male: 3,556, Female: 952)
- Household Industry Workers: 282 (Male: 210, Female: 72)
- Other Workers: 1,221 (Male: 961, Female: 260)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Nikirai Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
67,946
M: 33,925
F: 34,021 |
| Rural |
67,946
M: 33,925
F: 34,021 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 15,611
Population Distribution
Total: 67,946 (Male: 33,925, Female: 34,021)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,259 (Male: 3,817, Female: 3,442)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,787 (Male: 11,020, Female: 10,767)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 208 (Male: 55, Female: 153)
Literate Population
Total: 51,745 (Male: 27,479, Female: 24,266)
Illiterate Population
Total: 16,201 (Male: 6,446, Female: 9,755)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 20,774 (Male: 18,300, Female: 2,474)
Main Workers
Total: 14,242 (Male: 13,127, Female: 1,115)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,532 (Male: 5,173, Female: 1,359)
Non-Workers
Total: 47,172 (Male: 15,625, Female: 31,547)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,606 (Male: 5,454, Female: 152)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,798 (Male: 3,554, Female: 244)
- Household Industry Workers: 648 (Male: 582, Female: 66)
- Other Workers: 4,190 (Male: 3,537, Female: 653)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 521 (Male: 446, Female: 75)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,508 (Male: 3,556, Female: 952)
- Household Industry Workers: 282 (Male: 210, Female: 72)
- Other Workers: 1,221 (Male: 961, Female: 260)
Grampanchayat List of Nikirai Tehsil/Taluka
Nikirai Tehsil comprises 14 Gram Panchayats and 56 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Nikirai. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nikirai
Nikirai is located in the Kendrapara District of Odisha State, India.
Nikirai Tehsil has 56 villages.
Nikirai has a total of 14 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Nikirai is 67,946.
In Nikirai, there are 33,925 males and 34,021 females.
There are 7,259 children in Nikirai, comprising 3,817 males and 3,442 females.
In Nikirai, the literate population is 51,745 (27,479 males and 24,266 females). The illiterate population is 16,201 (6,446 males and 9,755 females).