The study focuses on interpreting climate-induced disaster vulnerability in quantifiable form, caused by tropical cyclones emerging in the Bay of Bengal along the Eastern coast of India. The case of Jagatsinghpur, one of the six coastal districts of the Indian state of Odisha, has been explored for this purpose at a sub-regional level. An inclusive methodology comprising observation, structured questionnaire surveys, and documentation of past occurrences of cyclonic storms was adopted for the research. The selection of indicators was made at both regional and sub-regional (rural) levels. A two-step analysis was done using Coastal Vulnerability Index Model and RIDIT scoring to evaluate the vulnerability along the Jagatsinghpur coastline, and rank socio-economic vulnerability indicators based on the perception of local inhabitants of the selected Tarasahi village. The coast of Jagatsinghpur is not a stable one and is undergoing fast rates of erosion and accretion, with variation in vulnerability levels at different points along the coastline. By analyzing past disaster management trends and existing conditions, the research outcome provides valuable information that can support future disaster management and risk reduction policies, spanning both proactive and reactive approaches.