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★ District of Odisha ★

Kendrapara

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Area · — km²
Population · 14,40,361
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kendrapara — district of Odisha

Kendrapara is a district in Odisha. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kendrapara

Bhitarkanika National Park, mangrove forests, and Olive Ridley sea turtle nesting sites.

District HQ
Kendrapara

Must-visit places in Kendrapara

park

Bhitarkanika National Park

Protected mangrove ecosystem and wildlife sanctuary home to crocodiles, migratory birds, and Olive Ridley turtles.

  • beach
    Gahirmatha Beach

    Major nesting ground for endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles, one of Asia's largest mass nesting sites.

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Then & Now

Kendrapara district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,54,229
Census 2011 baseline
+20.2%
Population · 2026
16,28,211
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,05,370
Census 2011 baseline
+13.1%
Households · 2026
3,45,368
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,621 villages

Kendrapara district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,73,758Census 2011
Female population
6,80,471Census 2011
Sex ratio
1010 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,05,370Census 2011
SC population
2,92,700Census 2011
ST population
8,862Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
16,28,211+20.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,45,368RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,38,875Census 2011
Cultivators
1,20,916Census 2011
Agri labourers
68,417Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
23,63,679 / 28,49,88983% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kendrapara district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
22 of 1,621 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 24
  • Temple· 12
  • PHC· 8
  • Restaurant· 4
  • School· 2
  • Market· 2
  • Bus stop· 2
  • High school· 1
  • Fuel· 1
  • Mosque· 1
  • Playground· 1
  • Railway· 1
  • Bank· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kendrapara district.

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All 12 mandals of Kendrapara

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1621 villages · 249 GPs
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Top villages in Kendrapara

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kendrapara

How many mandals and villages are in Kendrapara district?

Kendrapara district has 12 mandals and 1,621 revenue villages across 249 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Kendrapara district?

The district headquarters of Kendrapara is —.

What is the pincode of Kendrapara district?

Kendrapara district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kendrapara may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kendrapara fall under?

Kendrapara district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kendrapara district?

Kendrapara district had a population of 14,40,361 per the 2011 Census, across 1,621 villages.

When was Kendrapara district formed?

Kendrapara district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kendrapara district?

Major rivers in Kendrapara district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Kendrapara

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