Hinjilicut - Demographics

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Hinjilicut had a population of 21,344 (2nd biggest town after Brahmapur city in Ganjam District). Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Hinjilicut has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 54%. In Hinjilicut, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The Hinjilicut Municipality (proposed) would be consists of the area such as Hinjilicut NAC, Burupada, Sikiri, Kharida, Khandra, Sompur,Pochilima,Saru & Samarjhola . Presently this area comprises having population more than 50,000 people. People of this region are demanding to include Hinjilicut under Greater Berhampur region as it is just 15 km away.

Greater Hinjilicut Population : 52752 Source: refer to this link and this too

Facts & Figures
  • Hinjilicut NAC: Census 2001- 21344, 2012 World Gazetter- 25759 (Core Town)
  • Burupada: Census 2001- 5850, 2012 World Gazetter- 6581 (1/2 km towards West)
  • Sikiri: Census 2001- 6186, 2012 World Gazetter- 6959 (1 km towards North)
  • Kharida: Census 2001- 3465, 2012 World Gazetter- 3898 (1 km towards North)
  • Khandra: Census 2001- 2182, 2012 World Gazetter- 2455 (1 km towards West)
  • Chanduli: Census 2001- 1171, 2010 World Gazetter- 1280 (1 km towards West)
  • Sompur: Census 2001- 618, 2010 World Gazetter- 710 (100 metres towards East)
  • Saru: Census 2001- 2932, 2012 World Gazetter- 3298 (2 km towards East)
  • Pochilima: Census 2001- 1660, 2010 World Gazetter- 1812 (1 km towards East)
  • Samarjhola: Census 2001- 2550, 2012 World Gazetter- 2598 (7 km towards East)

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