Khaprakhol

Khaprakhol is a Town and Tehsil in Balangir 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 Khaprakhol Block (CD) is 03145. The total area of Khaprakhol Tehsil is 566 km². Khaprakhol has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Khaprakhol Tehsil

Khaprakhol Tehsil has a total of 116 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 Khaprakhol Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Khaprakhol Tehsil

The population profile of Khaprakhol 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 Khaprakhol 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 89,819 people. Includes nearly 44,393 males and 45,426 females. Rural population is about 89,819 people.
• There are around 12,329 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,158 boys and 6,171 girls.
• Literate population is about 43,639 people. Non-literate population is around 46,180 people.
• There are nearly 23,398 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khaprakhol 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 Khaprakhol Tehsil is approximately 11,190 people, including 5,533 males and 5,657 females. Around 11,190 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khaprakhol Tehsil is about 33,782 people, including 16,539 males and 17,243 females. Around 33,782 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 159 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 159 people per sq. km.