Subdivisions in Ganjam District

Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Ganjam, Odisha

38 Subdivisions
3,317 Villages

About Subdivisions in Ganjam District

Ganjam District in Odisha is divided into 38 subdivisions (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 3,317 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.

Each subdivision in Ganjam District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Subdivision Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The subdivision office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.

Understanding the subdivision structure of Ganjam District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 38 subdivisions in Ganjam District with their village coverage.

Terminology Note

In Odisha, these administrative divisions are officially called subdivisions. The same administrative level is known as Taluks in South India, Tehsils in North India, Mandals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Subdivisions in Eastern India. All terms refer to the same sub-district tier with similar administrative functions.

List of Subdivisions in Ganjam District

# Subdivision Name Type Villages Population View Details
1 Arjyapalli Marine Tehsil 2 8001 View
2 Asika Tehsil 116 143770 View
3 Badagada Tehsil 7 125836 View
4 Bellaguntha Tehsil 90 - View
5 Berhampur Tehsil 36 - View
6 Bhanjanagar Tehsil 80 177235 View
7 Brahmapur M Corp Tehsil 2 356598 View
8 Brahmapur Sadar Tehsil 5 143763 View
9 Buguda Tehsil 102 136212 View
10 Chamakhandi Tehsil 4 48236 View
11 Chhatrapur Tehsil 80 94683 View
12 Chikiti Tehsil 138 - View
13 Dharakote Tehsil 176 57528 View
14 Digapahandi Tehsil 212 137239 View
15 Gangapur Tehsil 3 114480 View
16 Ganjam Tehsil 95 45243 View
17 Ghumusar Tehsil 142 - View
18 Golanthara Tehsil 7 147582 View
19 Gopalpur Tehsil 3 67957 View
20 Hinjili Tehsil 58 162779 View
21 Jagannath Prasad Tehsil 171 79901 View
22 Jarada Tehsil 2 115201 View
23 Kabisuryanagar Tehsil 85 176640 View
24 Kanisi Tehsil 87 - View
25 Khalikote Tehsil 198 146713 View
26 Kodala Tehsil 130 151318 View
27 Kukudakhandi Tehsil 86 - View
28 Nuagaon Tehsil 6 114436 View
29 Patapur Tehsil 9 146560 View
30 Patrapur Tehsil 273 - View
31 Polasara Tehsil 125 136703 View
32 Purusottampur Tehsil 105 159869 View
33 Rambha Tehsil 5 95659 View
34 Sanakhemundi Tehsil 141 - View
35 Seragad Tehsil 5 66224 View
36 Sheragada Tehsil 99 - View
37 Surada Tehsil 271 87684 View
38 Tarasingi Tehsil 161 84981 View

Browse Subdivisions in Ganjam

Arjyapalli Marine

Tehsil 2 villages
Population: 8001

Asika

Tehsil 116 villages
Population: 143770

Badagada

Tehsil 7 villages
Population: 125836

Bellaguntha

Tehsil 90 villages

Berhampur

Tehsil 36 villages

Bhanjanagar

Tehsil 80 villages
Population: 177235

Brahmapur M Corp

Tehsil 2 villages
Population: 356598

Brahmapur Sadar

Tehsil 5 villages
Population: 143763

Buguda

Tehsil 102 villages
Population: 136212

Chamakhandi

Tehsil 4 villages
Population: 48236

Chhatrapur

Tehsil 80 villages
Population: 94683

Chikiti

Tehsil 138 villages

Dharakote

Tehsil 176 villages
Population: 57528

Digapahandi

Tehsil 212 villages
Population: 137239

Gangapur

Tehsil 3 villages
Population: 114480

Ganjam

Tehsil 95 villages
Population: 45243

Ghumusar

Tehsil 142 villages

Golanthara

Tehsil 7 villages
Population: 147582

Gopalpur

Tehsil 3 villages
Population: 67957

Hinjili

Tehsil 58 villages
Population: 162779

Jagannath Prasad

Tehsil 171 villages
Population: 79901

Jarada

Tehsil 2 villages
Population: 115201

Kabisuryanagar

Tehsil 85 villages
Population: 176640

Kanisi

Tehsil 87 villages

Khalikote

Tehsil 198 villages
Population: 146713

Kodala

Tehsil 130 villages
Population: 151318

Kukudakhandi

Tehsil 86 villages

Nuagaon

Tehsil 6 villages
Population: 114436

Patapur

Tehsil 9 villages
Population: 146560

Patrapur

Tehsil 273 villages

Polasara

Tehsil 125 villages
Population: 136703

Purusottampur

Tehsil 105 villages
Population: 159869

Rambha

Tehsil 5 villages
Population: 95659

Sanakhemundi

Tehsil 141 villages

Seragad

Tehsil 5 villages
Population: 66224

Sheragada

Tehsil 99 villages

Surada

Tehsil 271 villages
Population: 87684

Tarasingi

Tehsil 161 villages
Population: 84981

How to Use This Directory

This subdivision directory for Ganjam District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:

  1. Find your subdivision: Locate the subdivision that covers your village or area from the list above
  2. View detailed information: Click on any subdivision name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
  3. Access services: Identify the correct subdivision office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
  4. Compare coverage: Use the village count column to understand the size and coverage of each subdivision

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subdivisions are there in Ganjam District?

Ganjam District has 38 subdivisions that together cover 3,317 villages. These administrative divisions handle revenue collection, land records, and essential government certificate services for all citizens in the district. The subdivisions are administered under the overall supervision of the District Collector at Ganjam.

What is the difference between a subdivision and a block in Ganjam District?

A subdivision is a revenue administrative unit focused on land revenue collection, property registration, and issuing government certificates. A block (Community Development Block) is a development administrative unit focused on implementing rural development programs, healthcare, education, and welfare schemes. While both cover similar geographical areas in Ganjam District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).

Where is the subdivision office located in Ganjam District?

Each subdivision in Ganjam District has its own subdivision office (Tahsildar office) usually located in the headquarters town of that subdivision. Click on any subdivision name in the list above to find the specific location, contact details, and office information. The subdivision office is where you submit applications for certificates, land mutations, and other revenue-related services.

How do I find which subdivision my village belongs to in Ganjam District?

To find your village's subdivision in Ganjam District: (1) Browse the subdivisions listed above and click on each to see the village list, (2) Check your land records or property documents which mention the subdivision name, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ to directly locate your village, or (4) Contact the District Collectorate for administrative boundary information.

What services can I access at a subdivision office in Ganjam District?

Subdivision offices (Tahsildar offices) in Ganjam District provide numerous essential services: Certificates: Income, caste, community, residence, nativity, and legal heir certificates. Land services: Patta transfers, mutation of records, encumbrance certificates, land valuations. Revenue services: Land tax payment, property tax assessment. Welfare services: Old age pension, widow pension, ration card applications. Emergency services: Emergency certificates during natural disasters. The Tahsildar also has magisterial powers to handle minor legal and administrative matters.