Subdivisions in Ganjam District
Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Ganjam, Odisha
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
Population: 8001Asika
Population: 143770Badagada
Population: 125836Bellaguntha
Berhampur
Bhanjanagar
Population: 177235Brahmapur M Corp
Population: 356598Brahmapur Sadar
Population: 143763Buguda
Population: 136212Chamakhandi
Population: 48236Chhatrapur
Population: 94683Chikiti
Dharakote
Population: 57528Digapahandi
Population: 137239Gangapur
Population: 114480Ganjam
Population: 45243Ghumusar
Golanthara
Population: 147582Gopalpur
Population: 67957Hinjili
Population: 162779Jagannath Prasad
Population: 79901Jarada
Population: 115201Kabisuryanagar
Population: 176640Kanisi
Khalikote
Population: 146713Kodala
Population: 151318Kukudakhandi
Nuagaon
Population: 114436Patapur
Population: 146560Patrapur
Polasara
Population: 136703Purusottampur
Population: 159869Rambha
Population: 95659Sanakhemundi
Seragad
Population: 66224Sheragada
Surada
Population: 87684Tarasingi
Population: 84981How to Use This Directory
This subdivision directory for Ganjam District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:
- Find your subdivision: Locate the subdivision that covers your village or area from the list above
- View detailed information: Click on any subdivision name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
- Access services: Identify the correct subdivision office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
- 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.