Orchha
Orchha is a Town and Tehsil in Tikamgarh District of Madhya Pradesh. 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 Orchha Block (CD) is 03416. The total area of Orchha Tehsil is 198 km², which includes 168.08 km² of rural area and 29.67 km² of urban area. Orchha has a sex ratio of approximately 879 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Orchha Tehsil
Orchha Tehsil has a total of 34 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 Orchha Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagan | Ladpura Khas | Orchha (5 km) |
| 2 | Bangay Har | Bangayankhas | Orchha |
| 3 | Bangay Khas | Bangayankhas | Orchha (12 km) |
| 4 | Basoba | Basoba | Orchha |
| 5 | Bhojpura | Pratap Pura | Orchha |
| 6 | Chakarpur | Chakarpur | Babina (7 km) |
| 7 | Chandawani Bhata | Chandawani | Khalar (20 km) |
| 8 | Chandawani Khas | Chandawani | Khalar (15 km) |
| 9 | Chandrawan | Jamuniyakhas | Orchha (6 km) |
| 10 | Ghatwaha | Basoba | Orchha (13 km) |
| 11 | Gujarra Kalan | Gujjara Kala | Orchha (16 km) |
| 12 | Gujarra Khurd | Gujarra Khurd | Orchha (10 km) |
| 13 | Jamuniya Bhata | Gujjara Kala | Orchha (10 km) |
| 14 | Jamuniya Khas | Jamuniyakhas | Orchha (5 km) |
| 15 | Janoli | Janouli | Khalar (8 km) |
| 16 | Jijora | Jijoura | Orchha (10 km) |
| 17 | Kari Pahari | Janouli | Jhansi (7 km) |
| 18 | Kumharra Bhata | Kumharra Khas | Orchha (16 km) |
| 19 | Kumharra Khas | Kumharra Khas | Orchha |
| 20 | Ladpura Khas | Ladpura Khas | Orchha (7 km) |
| 21 | Ladpura North | Ladpura Khas | Orchha (6 km) |
| 22 | Lathesara | Pathari | Babina (9 km) |
| 23 | Mador Bhata | Ladpura Khas | Orchha |
| 24 | Mador East | Madore Poorvi | Orchha (12 km) |
| 25 | Mador West | Rajpura | Orchha (16 km) |
| 26 | Maharajpura | Maharajpura | Orchha |
| 27 | Majra Bangaya | Bangayankhas | Orchha |
| 28 | Mathura Pura | Ramnagar | Orchha (8 km) |
| 29 | Pathari | Pathari | Babina (9 km) |
| 30 | Pratap Pura | Pratap Pura | Orchha (8 km) |
| 31 | Radhapur | Maharajpura | Orchha (7 km) |
| 32 | Rajpura | Rajpura | Orchha |
| 33 | Ramnagar | Ramnagar | Orchha (9 km) |
| 34 | Sitapur | Pratap Pura | Orchha (12 km) |
Population of Orchha Tehsil
The population profile of Orchha 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 Orchha 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 | 47,358 | 35,847 | 11,511 |
| Male Population | 25,191 | 19,115 | 6,076 |
| Female Population | 22,167 | 16,732 | 5,435 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,284 | 5,643 | 1,641 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,898 | 3,036 | 862 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,386 | 2,607 | 779 |
| Literate Population | 25,706 | 18,702 | 7,004 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,183 | 11,970 | 4,213 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,523 | 6,732 | 2,791 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,652 | 17,145 | 4,507 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,008 | 7,145 | 1,863 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,644 | 10,000 | 2,644 |
| Total Households | 9,625 | 7,216 | 2,409 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Orchha Tehsil is around 47,358 people. This includes 25,191 males and 22,167 females. Rural population is about 35,847 (19,115 males and 16,732 females), while urban population is nearly 11,511 (6,076 males and 5,435 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,284 of the population, with 3,898 boys and 3,386 girls. Rural areas have 5,643 children, and urban areas have about 1,641 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 25,706 literate people in Orchha Tehsil, including 16,183 literate males and 9,523 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 18,702 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,004 people.
- About 21,652 people in Orchha Tehsil are not literate, including 9,008 males and 12,644 females. Rural areas include 17,145 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,507 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 9,625 households, with 7,216 in villages and 2,409 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Orchha 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 | 10,751 | 8,899 | 1,852 |
| SC Male Population | 5,774 | 4,802 | 972 |
| SC Female Population | 4,977 | 4,097 | 880 |
| Total ST Population | 3,392 | 2,686 | 706 |
| ST Male Population | 1,775 | 1,409 | 366 |
| ST Female Population | 1,617 | 1,277 | 340 |
| Population Density | 240 / km² | 213 / km² | 388 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Orchha Tehsil is approximately 10,751 people, including 5,774 males and 4,977 females. Around 8,899 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,852 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Orchha Tehsil is about 3,392 people, including 1,775 males and 1,617 females. Around 2,686 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 706 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 240 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 213 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 388 people per sq. km.