Tigiria
Tigiria 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, the sub-district code of Tigiria Block (CD) is 02949. The total area of Tigiria Tehsil is 151 km², which includes 148.04 km² of rural area and 2.72 km² of urban area. Tigiria has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tigiria Tehsil
Tigiria Tehsil has a total of 50 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 Tigiria Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achalkote | Achalakot | Banki (10 km) |
| 2 | Badabhuibahrbila | Panchagaon | Athagad (16 km) |
| 3 | Badanauput | Badanauput | Athagad (36 km) |
| 4 | Baliput | Bindhanima | Nuapatna (4 km) |
| 5 | Banamalipur | Jamadeipur | Nuapatna (1 km) |
| 6 | Baneswarpada | Bindhanima | Nuapatna (2 km) |
| 7 | Basudevpur | Jamadeipur | Cuttack (76 km) |
| 8 | Baulanga | Badanauput | Athagad (30 km) |
| 9 | Belanta | Nuapatna | Nuapatna (5 km) |
| 10 | Bhejia | Nuapatna | Nuapatna (5 km) |
| 11 | Bhiruda | Bhiruda | Nuapatna (15 km) |
| 12 | Bhogada | Nuapatna | Nuapatna (2 km) |
| 13 | Bindhanima | Bindhanima | Nuapatna (2 km) |
| 14 | Biriput | Bindhanima | Nuapatna (4 km) |
| 15 | Bishnupur | Badanauput | Athagad (30 km) |
| 16 | Chasaanara | Puruna Tigiria | Athagad (20 km) |
| 17 | Gadadharapur | Gadadharpur | Nuapatna (4 km) |
| 18 | Godarabandha | Bindhanima | Nuapatna (5 km) |
| 19 | Godijharia | Bhiruda | Athagad (12 km) |
| 20 | Gokarna Khal | Nuapatna | Nuapatna (5 km) |
| 21 | Gopinahapursasan | Nizigarh | Nuapatna (5 km) |
| 22 | Haridapasi | Achalakot | Banki (4 km) |
| 23 | Hariharpur | Panchagaon | Cuttack (60 km) |
| 24 | Harisaranpur | Gadadharpur | Nuapatna (4 km) |
| 25 | Hatamal | Badanauput | Athagad (30 km) |
| 26 | Jemadeipurpatna | Jamadeipur | Cuttack (76 km) |
| 27 | Kalibiri | Gadadharpur | Nuapatna (4 km) |
| 28 | Kanthipur | Gadadharpur | Nuapatna (4 km) |
| 29 | Karadapalli | Nizigarh | Nuapatna (6 km) |
| 30 | Khandahata | Badanauput | Athagad (25 km) |
| 31 | Koilikanya | Gadadharpur | Nuapatna (4 km) |
| 32 | Kumbhiput | Panchagaon | Athagad (14 km) |
| 33 | Mahuldhipa | Panchagaon | Athagad (14 km) |
| 34 | Manpur | Gadadharpur | Nuapatna (6 km) |
| 35 | Nandapur | Badanauput | Athagad (36 km) |
| 36 | Nizigarh | Nizigarh | Nuapatna (6 km) |
| 37 | Nuapatna | Nuapatna | Tigiria |
| 38 | Paikianara | Puruna Tigiria | Athagad (3 km) |
| 39 | Panchagan | Panchagaon | Athagad (13 km) |
| 40 | Pankal | Jamadeipur | Cuttack (65 km) |
| 41 | Purunatigiria | Puruna Tigiria | Athagad (4 km) |
| 42 | Raghurampur | Gadadharpur | Nuapatna (5 km) |
| 43 | Ramachandrapur | Panchagaon | Cuttack (60 km) |
| 44 | Salijanga | Badanauput | Athagad (30 km) |
| 45 | Samapada | Panchagaon | Athagad (15 km) |
| 46 | Samapur | Badanauput | Athagad (35 km) |
| 47 | Sananauput | Gadadharpur | Nuapatna (6 km) |
| 48 | Sesagan | Panchagaon | Athagad (12 km) |
| 49 | Sudarsanpur | Panchagaon | Athagad (12 km) |
| 50 | Sunthipal | Badanauput | Athagad (30 km) |
Population of Tigiria Tehsil
The population profile of Tigiria 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 Tigiria 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 | 74,639 | 66,582 | 8,057 |
| Male Population | 38,690 | 34,482 | 4,208 |
| Female Population | 35,949 | 32,100 | 3,849 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,862 | 7,101 | 761 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,103 | 3,699 | 404 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,759 | 3,402 | 357 |
| Literate Population | 54,692 | 48,598 | 6,094 |
| Literate Male Population | 30,626 | 27,200 | 3,426 |
| Literate Female Population | 24,066 | 21,398 | 2,668 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,947 | 17,984 | 1,963 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,064 | 7,282 | 782 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,883 | 10,702 | 1,181 |
| Total Households | 16,519 | 14,830 | 1,689 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tigiria Tehsil is around 74,639 people. This includes 38,690 males and 35,949 females. Rural population is about 66,582 (34,482 males and 32,100 females), while urban population is nearly 8,057 (4,208 males and 3,849 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,862 of the population, with 4,103 boys and 3,759 girls. Rural areas have 7,101 children, and urban areas have about 761 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 54,692 literate people in Tigiria Tehsil, including 30,626 literate males and 24,066 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 48,598 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,094 people.
- About 19,947 people in Tigiria Tehsil are not literate, including 8,064 males and 11,883 females. Rural areas include 17,984 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,963 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,519 households, with 14,830 in villages and 1,689 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tigiria 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 | 9,833 | 9,484 | 349 |
| SC Male Population | 5,000 | 4,814 | 186 |
| SC Female Population | 4,833 | 4,670 | 163 |
| Total ST Population | 2,562 | 2,397 | 165 |
| ST Male Population | 1,302 | 1,228 | 74 |
| ST Female Population | 1,260 | 1,169 | 91 |
| Population Density | 495 / km² | 450 / km² | 2,962 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tigiria Tehsil is approximately 9,833 people, including 5,000 males and 4,833 females. Around 9,484 people live in rural parts. Nearly 349 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tigiria Tehsil is about 2,562 people, including 1,302 males and 1,260 females. Around 2,397 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 165 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 495 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 450 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,962 people per sq. km.