Katekalyan
Katekalyan is a Town and Tehsil in Dakshin Bastar Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Katekalyan Block (CD) is 03371. Total area of katekalyan tehsil is 511 km². Katekalyan tehsil has a population of 43,335 peoples. Katekalyan tehsil has a population density of 84.83 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,415 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 19.24% population of katekalyan tehsil is literate, out of which 25.18% males and 13.79% females are literate.
List of Villages in Katekalyan Tehsil
Katekalyan Tehsil has a total of 43 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Katekalyan Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adpal | Edpal | Bade Bacheli (60 km) |
| 2 | Atepal | Chhotegudra | Bade Bacheli (60 km) |
| 3 | Bade Bedma | Badebedma | Bade Bacheli (22 km) |
| 4 | Badegadam | Badegadam | Bade Bacheli (58 km) |
| 5 | Badegudra | Badegudra | Bade Bacheli (38 km) |
| 6 | Badelekhapal | Badelakhapal | Bade Bacheli (33 km) |
| 7 | Bengloor | Benglur | Bade Bacheli (33 km) |
| 8 | Bhusaras | Bhusaras | Bade Bacheli (45 km) |
| 9 | Burdikarka | Dhanikarka | Bade Bacheli (30 km) |
| 10 | Chhote Bedma | Koriras | Bade Bacheli (26 km) |
| 11 | Chhote Gadam | Badegadam | Bade Bacheli (125 km) |
| 12 | Chhote Lakhapal | Jangampal | Bade Bacheli (105 km) |
| 13 | Chhotegudra | Chhotegudra | Bade Bacheli (41 km) |
| 14 | Chhotehadma Munda | Maharakarka | Bade Bacheli (20 km) |
| 15 | Chikpal | Chikpal | Bade Bacheli (48 km) |
| 16 | Dhanikarka | Dhanikarka | Bade Bacheli (28 km) |
| 17 | Dodpal | Dodpal | Bade Bacheli (53 km) |
| 18 | Dudhiras | Edpal | Bade Bacheli (50 km) |
| 19 | Duwalikarka | Dhanikarka | Bade Bacheli (32 km) |
| 20 | Gatam | Gatam | Bade Bacheli (28 km) |
| 21 | Gudase | Gudse | Bade Bacheli (45 km) |
| 22 | Jangampal | Jangampal | Bade Bacheli (125 km) |
| 23 | Jihakodta | Chhotegudra | Bade Bacheli (56 km) |
| 24 | Katekalyan | Katekalyan | Bade Bacheli (40 km) |
| 25 | Kidariras | Badebedma | Bade Bacheli (26 km) |
| 26 | Kodaripal | Tetam | Bade Bacheli (55 km) |
| 27 | Koriras | Koriras | Bade Bacheli (19 km) |
| 28 | Lakharas | Katekalyan | Bade Bacheli (42 km) |
| 29 | Mahrakarka | Maharakarka | Bade Bacheli (39 km) |
| 30 | Marjum | Marjum | Bade Bacheli (56 km) |
| 31 | Mathadi | Gatam | Bade Bacheli (32 km) |
| 32 | Mokhpal | Mokhpal | Bade Bacheli (33 km) |
| 33 | Munaga | Chikpal | Bade Bacheli (53 km) |
| 34 | Nadenar | Parcheli | Bade Bacheli (50 km) |
| 35 | Nadiyapadar | Dhanikarka | Bade Bacheli (28 km) |
| 36 | Nayanar | Gorli | Bade Bacheli (75 km) |
| 37 | Parcheli | Parcheli | Bade Bacheli (38 km) |
| 38 | Pratapgiri | Badegadam | Bade Bacheli (65 km) |
| 39 | Surnar | Surnar | Bade Bacheli (35 km) |
| 40 | Telam | Telam | Bade Bacheli (50 km) |
| 41 | Tetam | Tetam | Bade Bacheli (53 km) |
| 42 | Tongpal | Tongpal | Bade Bacheli (126 km) |
| 43 | Tumakpal | Tumakpal | Bade Bacheli (45 km) |
Population of Katekalyan Tehsil
The population profile of Katekalyan Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Katekalyan's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,335 | 43,335 | N/A |
| Male Population | 20,737 | 20,737 | N/A |
| Female Population | 22,598 | 22,598 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,550 | 7,550 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,647 | 3,647 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,903 | 3,903 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 8,338 | 8,338 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 5,221 | 5,221 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 3,117 | 3,117 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 34,997 | 34,997 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,516 | 15,516 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,481 | 19,481 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,415 | 9,415 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Katekalyan Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 377 | 377 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 186 | 186 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 191 | 191 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 39,959 | 39,959 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 18,999 | 18,999 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 20,960 | 20,960 | N/A |
| Population Density | 85 / km² | 85 / km² | N/A |