Desaiganj
Desaiganj is a Town and Tehsil in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra. 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 Desaiganj Block (CD) is 04052. The total area of Desaiganj Tehsil is 263 km², which includes 236.06 km² of rural area and 26.68 km² of urban area. Desaiganj has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Desaiganj Tehsil
Desaiganj Tehsil has a total of 36 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 Desaiganj Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amgaon | Amgaon | Desaiganj (3 km) |
| 2 | Arattondi | Dongargaon H | Desaiganj (20 km) |
| 3 | Bodadha Gaoganna | Bodadha G | Desaiganj (16 km) |
| 4 | Bodadha Tukum | Bodadha G | Desaiganj |
| 5 | Chikhali | Dongargaon H | Desaiganj (16 km) |
| 6 | Chikhali Tukum | Dongargaon H | Desaiganj (16 km) |
| 7 | Chop | Chop | Desaiganj (12 km) |
| 8 | Dongar Mendha | Shankarpur | Desaiganj (13 km) |
| 9 | Dongargaon Halbi | Dongargaon H | Desaiganj (17 km) |
| 10 | Ekalpur | Ekalpur | Desaiganj (6 km) |
| 11 | Fari | Shivrajpur | Desaiganj (10 km) |
| 12 | Gandhi Nagar | Sawangi | Desaiganj (9 km) |
| 13 | Kalamgaon | Shankarpur | Desaiganj (11 km) |
| 14 | Kasari Gaoganna | Kasari T | Desaiganj |
| 15 | Kasari Tukum | Kasari T | Desaiganj (14 km) |
| 16 | Kinhala | Kinhala | Desaiganj (12 km) |
| 17 | Kokadi | Kokadi | Desaiganj (7 km) |
| 18 | Kondhala | Kondhala | Desaiganj (8 km) |
| 19 | Koregaon | Koregaon C | Desaiganj (13 km) |
| 20 | Kurud | Kurud | Desaiganj (6 km) |
| 21 | Pendha | Chop | Desaiganj |
| 22 | Pimpalgaon | Pimpalgaon H | Desaiganj (15 km) |
| 23 | Potgaon | Potgaon | Desaiganj (13 km) |
| 24 | Rampur Tukum | Visora | Desaiganj (7 km) |
| 25 | Ravanwadi | Bodadha G | Desaiganj (15 km) |
| 26 | Sawangi | Sawangi | Desaiganj (7 km) |
| 27 | Shankarpur | Shankarpur | Desaiganj (8 km) |
| 28 | Shelda Lambe | Shankarpur | Desaiganj |
| 29 | Shelda Tukum | Shankarpur | Desaiganj |
| 30 | Shivrajpur Chak | Shivrajpur | Desaiganj (8 km) |
| 31 | Tulshi | Tulshi | Desaiganj (6 km) |
| 32 | Usegaon | Shivrajpur | Desaiganj (10 km) |
| 33 | Vihirgaon | Vihirgaon | Desaiganj (16 km) |
| 34 | Visora | Visora | Desaiganj (6 km) |
| 35 | Vithalgaon | Potgaon | Desaiganj (12 km) |
| 36 | Wadegaon | Kurud | Desaiganj |
Population of Desaiganj Tehsil
The population profile of Desaiganj 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 Desaiganj 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 | 83,607 | 54,826 | 28,781 |
| Male Population | 42,014 | 27,626 | 14,388 |
| Female Population | 41,593 | 27,200 | 14,393 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,124 | 6,060 | 3,064 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,631 | 3,056 | 1,575 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,493 | 3,004 | 1,489 |
| Literate Population | 61,705 | 38,976 | 22,729 |
| Literate Male Population | 33,693 | 21,703 | 11,990 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,012 | 17,273 | 10,739 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,902 | 15,850 | 6,052 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,321 | 5,923 | 2,398 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,581 | 9,927 | 3,654 |
| Total Households | 20,167 | 13,656 | 6,511 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Desaiganj Tehsil is around 83,607 people. This includes 42,014 males and 41,593 females. Rural population is about 54,826 (27,626 males and 27,200 females), while urban population is nearly 28,781 (14,388 males and 14,393 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,124 of the population, with 4,631 boys and 4,493 girls. Rural areas have 6,060 children, and urban areas have about 3,064 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 61,705 literate people in Desaiganj Tehsil, including 33,693 literate males and 28,012 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,976 individuals and urban literacy covers around 22,729 people.
- About 21,902 people in Desaiganj Tehsil are not literate, including 8,321 males and 13,581 females. Rural areas include 15,850 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,052 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,167 households, with 13,656 in villages and 6,511 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Desaiganj 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 | 14,138 | 8,673 | 5,465 |
| SC Male Population | 7,208 | 4,454 | 2,754 |
| SC Female Population | 6,930 | 4,219 | 2,711 |
| Total ST Population | 7,199 | 5,393 | 1,806 |
| ST Male Population | 3,561 | 2,686 | 875 |
| ST Female Population | 3,638 | 2,707 | 931 |
| Population Density | 318 / km² | 232 / km² | 1,079 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Desaiganj Tehsil is approximately 14,138 people, including 7,208 males and 6,930 females. Around 8,673 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,465 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Desaiganj Tehsil is about 7,199 people, including 3,561 males and 3,638 females. Around 5,393 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,806 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 318 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 232 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,079 people per sq. km.