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, the sub-district code of Katekalyan Block (CD) is 03371. The total area of Katekalyan Tehsil is 511 km². Katekalyan has a sex ratio of approximately 1089 females per 1,000 males.
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 Tehsil'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 43,335 people. Includes nearly 20,737 males and 22,598 females. Rural population is about 43,335 people.
- There are around 7,550 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,647 boys and 3,903 girls.
- Literate population is about 8,338 people. Non-literate population is around 34,997 people.
- There are nearly 9,415 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Katekalyan Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Katekalyan Tehsil is approximately 377 people, including 186 males and 191 females. Around 377 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Katekalyan Tehsil is about 39,959 people, including 18,999 males and 20,960 females. Around 39,959 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 85 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 85 people per sq. km.