Athagad

Athagad is a Town and Tehsil in Cuttack 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 information the sub-district code of Athagad Block (CD) is 02950. Total area of athagad tehsil is 156 km² including 146.03 km² rural area and 10.36 km² urban area. Athagad tehsil has a population of 89,132 peoples, out of which urban population is 17,304 while rural population is 71,828. Athagad has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Athagad tehsil has a population density of 569.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,308 houses in the sub-district, including 3,497 urban houses and 15,811 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.94% population of athagad tehsil is literate, out of which 81.59% males and 71.98% females are literate.

List of Villages in Athagad Tehsil

Athagad Tehsil has a total of 101 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 Athagad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Athagad Tehsil

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Athagad Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.