Khamar

Khamar is a Town and Tehsil in Anugul District of Odisha. 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 Khamar Block (CD) is 03001. The total area of Khamar Tehsil is 480 km². Khamar has a sex ratio of approximately 963 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Khamar Tehsil

Khamar Tehsil has a total of 142 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 Khamar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Khamar Tehsil

The population profile of Khamar 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 Khamar 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 63,421 people. Includes nearly 32,292 males and 31,129 females. Rural population is about 63,421 people.
• There are around 8,082 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,295 boys and 3,787 girls.
• Literate population is about 39,072 people. Non-literate population is around 24,349 people.
• There are nearly 15,302 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khamar 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 Khamar Tehsil is approximately 11,700 people, including 5,895 males and 5,805 females. Around 11,700 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khamar Tehsil is about 19,049 people, including 9,523 males and 9,526 females. Around 19,049 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 132 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 132 people per sq. km.