Overview of Khurda District
Formation history: Carved from Puri District, established April 1, 1993 .
Area (~2,813 km²), population (~2.25 million as per 2011), literacy (~87.5%), mix of rural and urban .
Economic context: Industries such as brassware, railway coach manufacturing, cottage industries, presence of Bhubaneswar (capital) within the district .
II. Administrative Hierarchy in India & Odisha (Contextual Background)
India’s administrative tiers: state → district → subdivision → tehsil/tahasil → block → village/panchayat .
Blocks (CD Blocks) for rural development vs tehsils for revenue—distinct roles .
Odisha’s divisions: 30 districts, 58 sub-divisions, 317 tehsils, and 314 blocks across the state .
III. Subdivisions of Khurda District
Subdivisions: Bhubaneswar and Khurda—two key administrative zones .
Functions and jurisdiction: Sub-Divisional Magistrate oversees law, revenue, and administration .
IV. Blocks/Tahasil (Tehsils) in Khurda
Block/Tahasil list (10 total):
Balianta, Balipatna, Banapur, Begunia, Bhubaneswar, Bolagarh, Chilika, Jatni, Khordha, Tangi .
Subdivision-wise distribution:
Bhubaneswar Subdivision: Balianta, Balipatana, Jatni, Bhubaneswar.
Khurda Subdivision: Tangi, Khurda Sadar, Banapur, Begunia, Bolagarh, Chilika .
Roles & differences: Blocks under rural development; tehsils handle revenue. Clarify the two roles and why both are listed .
V. Panchayats and Villages
District totals: 168 Gram Panchayats, around 1,550–1,561 villages .
Block-level panchayats & villages (from district site):
Bhubaneswar: 20 panchayats, 121 villages
Balianta: 16 / 97
Balipatana: 17 / 88
Jatni: 15 / 111
Khordha: 22 / 131
Begunia: 21 / 167
Bolagarh: 19 / 235
Banapur: 17 / 256
Tangi: 26 / 211
Chilika: 17 / 138 .
Tehsil-wise villages & RI circles:
Bhubaneswar tehsil: 13 RI circles, 121 villages
Balianta: 8, 97
Balipatana: 9, 88
Jatni: 9, 111
Khordha: 5, 131
Begunia: 4, 167
Bolagarh: 5, 235
Banapur: 8, 256
Tangi: 5, 211
Chilika: 5, 138 .
Sample village lists:
Tangi Tehsil: includes Abhayamukhi, Abhimanpur, Adiapada, Ahihara, Akasapalli, etc.—listing about 10 of the 145 villages .
Jankia Tehsil: Achutapur, Achutapurpatana, Akhupadar, Ambhabil, Aranga, Arisal, etc. .
Khordha Sadar Tehsil: Adakhandia, Anda, Bajapur, Balipatana, Banamalipur, Bangida, etc. (73 villages) .
VI. Illustrative Sample Block—Tangi (Deep Dive)
Provide expanded detail—selected villages, gram panchayats, area, demography (from available source); mention approximate scale and highlight local administrative setup.
VII. Administrative Roles & Governance
Talukas/Tahasil led by Tahsildar—managing revenue, land records, etc.
Blocks managed by Block Development Officer—focus on rural development schemes and panchayat coordination .
VIII. Importance & Applications of Administrative Breakdown
Planning, rural development, election management, disaster mitigation, resource allocation.
How such detail supports governance transparency, development planning, public policy, and citizen services.
IX. Future Changes & Limitation Note
Data based on latest publicly available sources; administrative boundaries or village
Disclaimer
The information provided in this article is based on publicly accessible data as of 2025. Administrative boundaries, village names, or statistics may change over time due to governmental revisions or new censuses. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, neither the author nor any contributing parties assume responsibility for any errors or omissions. Readers are advised to consult the official Khurda District administrative portal or relevant governmental sources for the most current and official data.
