Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Puri: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Puri has an aggregated population of 8,228,720. Approximately 41.29% live in rural areas (3,397,460) and 6.44% live in urban areas (529,860).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 3,397,460 | 3 |
| Astaranga | 203,244 | 92 |
| Brahmagiri | 396,957 | 169 |
| Chandanpur | 259,151 | 90 |
| Delanga | 321,906 | 133 |
| Gadisagada | 215,610 | 73 |
| Gop | 364,995 | 154 |
| Kakatpur | 301,575 | 84 |
| Konark | 148,218 | 83 |
| Krushna Prasad | 172,515 | 99 |
| Nimapada | 605,128 | 242 |
| Pipili | 461,627 | 207 |
| Puri (M) | 401,128 | 3 |
| Ramachandi | 67,593 | 35 |
| Sadar | 323,205 | 112 |
| Satyabadi | 588,408 | 176 |
Puri has a population of 8,228,720 (4,189,733 males and 4,038,987 females). The sex ratio is about 964 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,228,720 |
| Male | 4,189,733 |
| Female | 4,038,987 |
| Rural population | 3,397,460 (41.29%) |
| Urban population | 529,860 (6.44%) |
| Households | 1,782,264 |
Approximate literacy rate is 75.95%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 6,249,958 |
| Total illiterates | 1,978,762 |
SC: 1,597,413 (19.41%). ST: 28,895 (0.35%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1,597,413 | 19.41% |
| ST | 28,895 | 0.35% |
Children (0–6): 839,535 (10.2%). Workers: 3,014,631 (36.64%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 839,535 | 10.2% |
| Total workers | 3,014,631 | 36.64% |