Debagarh

Debagarh is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Debagarh is 2,940 km² including 2,915.87 km² rural area and 24.13 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Debagarh has a population of 3,12,520 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,390 while rural population is 2,90,130. Debagarh has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 106.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 75,452 houses in the district, including 5,394 urban houses and 70,058 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 718 villages in debagarh district.

The Debagarh district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Debagarh is the largest tehsil in debagarh district by both area and population. Kundheigola is the smallest tehsil in debagarh district by both area and population. There are 4 tehsils in Debagarh district. Here is the list of all Debagarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Debagarh District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Barkot63972,887
2Debagarh1,0171,07,906
3Kundheigola62052,419
4Reamal66379,308

Population of Debagarh District

The population of Debagarh offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Debagarh, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 3,12,520 2,90,130 22,390
Total Male Population 1,58,230 1,46,666 11,564
Total Female Population 1,54,290 1,43,464 10,826
Child Population (Age 0–6) 39,917 37,332 2,585
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 20,718 19,378 1,340
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,199 17,954 1,245
Literate Population 1,97,819 1,81,300 16,519
Literate Male Population 1,12,649 1,03,536 9,113
Literate Female Population 85,170 77,764 7,406
Illiterate Population 1,14,701 1,08,830 5,871
Illiterate Male Population 45,581 43,130 2,451
Illiterate Female Population 69,120 65,700 3,420
Households 75,452 70,058 5,394

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Debagarh. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 52,112 48,246 3,866
SC Male Population 26,343 24,428 1,915
SC Female Population 25,769 23,818 1,951
Total ST Population 1,10,400 1,04,956 5,444
ST Male Population 55,126 52,324 2,802
ST Female Population 55,274 52,632 2,642
Population Density 106 / km² 100 / km² 928 / km²