Etapalli

Etapalli 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 Etapalli Block (CD) is 04060. The total area of Etapalli Tehsil is 2,267 km². Etapalli has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Etapalli Tehsil

Etapalli Tehsil has a total of 180 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 Etapalli Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Etapalli Tehsil

The population profile of Etapalli 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 Etapalli Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 81,713 people. Includes nearly 40,959 males and 40,754 females. Rural population is about 81,713 people.
• There are around 11,057 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,612 boys and 5,445 girls.
• Literate population is about 43,913 people. Non-literate population is around 37,800 people.
• There are nearly 15,692 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Etapalli 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Etapalli Tehsil is approximately 2,893 people, including 1,469 males and 1,424 females. Around 2,893 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Etapalli Tehsil is about 66,597 people, including 33,249 males and 33,348 females. Around 66,597 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 36 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 36 people per sq. km.