Orissa Review (Census Special) BHADRAK DISTRICT and ranks 27th among the districts of Orissa in The name of the district Bhadrak is named after size. the presiding deity “Bhadrakali”, which is too The district of Bhadrak lies between ancient to mention. The earliest inscription about 20º43’N 22º11' N latitude and 82º39' E to the district, which is traced to be of 3rd century 85º13E longitude. It is bounded on the north by A.D., shows that the present Bhadrakali temple districts of Sundargarh and Jharsuguda, on the was popularly known as “Parnadevati” at that south by the districts of Sonapur and Angul, on time. the east by the districts of Sundargarh and In ancient period, a greater part of the Debagarh and on the west by the districts of present Orissa was known as Kalinga, the Bargarh and Jharsugura. Area of the districts is northern boundary of which was Holy River 2505 sq.km. according to the Census of India, Ganga. Starting from river Ganga, the entire 2001, the population of the district is 1,333,749 coastal Orissa and a part of the present coastal comprising 475,122 males and 460,491 females. Andhra Pradesh till the river Godavari was The percentage of male population is 50.66 and included in that kingdom. Thus the entire that of females is 49.34 percent. The sex ratio of geographical area of Bhadrak was a part of the the population works out to be 974 females per Kalinga kingdom of ancient times. 1000 males and of 0-6 years population is 942. The population density is 532 per sq.km of area. Bhadrak is surrounded by Baleshwar The population growth rate during the decade district in the north, Kendujhar district in the west, 1991-2001 is 2.04 averaged annually. Jajapur and Kendrapara in the south and Bay of Bengal in the east. It was a part of Baleshwar The percentage of population classified district till 27.03.1993 when it was declared as a as urban is 10.58. The major towns are Bhadrak district by carrying out the entire Bhadrak sub- (M), Basudebpur (NAC) and Dhamanagar division. The district is located between latitude (NAC). The number of households spread over 20043 to 21013 and longitude 86016 to 87005 rural and urban areas is 238,888 providing an and extends over an area of 2505 sq. km. that average household size of 6 persons per covers 1.61 per cent of the total area of the State household. December - 2010 91 Orissa Review (Census Special) Religion wise distribution indicates Hindus percent and without level 1.38 percent of the total constitute 93.61 percent, Muslim 6.3 percent and educated persons. Middle to Higher Secondary Religion not stated 0.05 percent. The district is reported by 14.75 percent of the persons population is considered by 1.88 percent of indicating some level of education. Work Scheduled Tribes and 21.5 percent of Scheduled participation rate of the district is 28.87 percent. Castes. The major Tribes enumerated in the Of the total workers 78.31 percent are main district are Kolha (31.94%), Munda etc. workers and 21.69 percent are marginal workers. (23.47%) and Santal (12.74%) among the total Schemes like NREGS have wider scope on tribal population of the district. Similarly, the castes implementation in such districts where 71.13 having highest population are Pan pano(36.77 percent population is non workers. percent), Gokha(25.39) and Dhoba etc. (12.27) considering the total Scheduled Caste population. Looking at the housing statistics, it is revealed that only 8.4 percent of households live The age composition of a population in permanent, 6.1 percent in semi permanent and indicates mainly the past trends of fertility and 85.6 percent in temporary houses. The district mortality, although migration plays some roles if it has 5 towns, and 1325 villages of which 1243 is significant. The population in the age group 0-4 villages are inhabited. It is revealed from the census years constitutes 9.44 percent and 5-14 years data that cent percent of villages are having comprise 24.65 percent. The working age drinking water and nearly cent percent have safe population of 15-59 age group constitute to 57.25 drinking water facilities. Electricity is available in percent and the old age population (including age 78.28 percent and 54.06 percent have it for not stated) constitute 8.66 percent. The old age domestic purpose and 15.69 percent only for group needs some attentions for further agriculture. Primary Schools are available in investigation and supportive action for different 76.75 percent of villages and 44.01 percent have schemes. a Middle School. Only 25.58 percent have Secondary/Senior Secondary Schools and 0.8 The literacy rate of the district is 73.86 percent Colleges. Medical facility is available in percent considering 7+ population. The male 16.33 percent of villages which mainly constitutes literacy rate is 84.65 percent and female rate is health sub-centers (12.15 percent). Postal and 62.85 reflecting a major gender difference. The related facilities are available in 43.2 percent of total populations who have got some education villages and bus services are 24.7 percent. Paved constitute 63.19 percent. Of them about 31.33 approach road is available in 33.87 percent and percent each have studied below Primary or mud approach road is 91.39 percent of villages. Primary level. Graduate and above constitute 5.57 92 December - 2010 Orissa Review (Census Special) Basic Data Sheet District Bhadrak * (09), Orissa (21) ( Source: Census of India 2001) Population: Persons 1,333,749 Number of households 238,888 Males 675,642 Household size (per household) 6 Females 658,107 Growth (1991 - 2001) 20.47 Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) 974 Rural 1,192,678 Sex ratio (0-6 years) 942 Urban 141,071 Scheduled Caste population 286,723 Scheduled Tribe population 25,141 Percentage to total population 21.50 Percentage to total population 1.88 Literacy and Educational level Literates Educational Level attained Persons 842,855 Total 842,855 Males 487,993 Without level 11,595 Females 354,862 Below primary 234,531 Literacy rate Primary 264,062 Persons 73.86 Middle 124,330 Males 84.65 Matric/Higher Secondary/Diploma 161,403 Females 62.85 Graduate and above 46,921 Workers Age groups Total workers 385,119 0 - 4 years 125,928 Main workers 301,570 5 - 14 years 328,765 Marginal workers 83,549 15 - 59 years 763,577 Non-workers 948,630 60 years and above (Incl. A.N.S.) 115,479 Scheduled Castes (Largest three) Scheduled Tribes (Largest three) 1.Pan Pano 105,431 1.Kolha 8,029 2.Gokha 72,793 2.Munda etc. 5,900 3.Dhoba etc. 35,172 3.Santal 3,202 Religionseligions (Largest (Largest three)three) Amenities and infrastructural facilities 1.Hindus 1,248,486 Total inhabited villages 1,243 2.Muslims 83,993 3.Religion not stated 622 Amenities available in villages No. of villages Drinking water facilities 1,243 Important Towns (Largest three) Safe Drinking water 1,243 Population Electricity (Power Supply) 973 Electricity (domestic) 672 1.Bhadrak (M) 92,515 Electricity (Agriculture) 195 2.Basudebpur (NAC) 30,006 Primary schools 954 3.Dhamanagar (NAC) 18,550 Middle schools 547 Secondary/Sr Secondary schools 318 Colleges 10 House Type Medical facility 203 Primary Health Centres 46 Primary Health Sub-Centre s 151 Type of house (% of households occupying) Post, telegraph and telephone facility 537 Permanent 8.4 Bus services 307 Semi-permanent 6.1 Paved approach road 421 Temporary 85.6 Mud approach road 1,136 December - 2010 93 Orissa Review (Census Special) District Highlights Ø Bhadrak is the 27 th district in terms of size and 13th in terms of population. Ø Bhadrak is the 14 th urbanized district in the state having about 10.58 per cent of its Ø Population living in urban areas while about 14.99 per cent of state’s population live in urban areas. Ø In terms of population per sq. km. Bhadrak is 6th densely populated district in the state. Ø Bhadrak has 17th rank in terms of sex ratio in the state. Ø There are only 68 uninhabited villages in the district whereas 10 villages are having a population of more than 5000. Ø Bideipur in Naikanidihi P.S. is the most populated village with 10,452 population in the district. Ø The economy of the district is mainly dependent upon cultivation. Out of 100 workers in the district 68 are engaged in agricultural sector. Ø Bansada police station is having the highest number of villages (165) in the district and Agarpada police station is having lowest number of villages (74) in the district. 94 December - 2010.