Barkot

Barkot is a Town and Tehsil in Debagarh 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 Barkot Block (CD) is 02801. The total area of Barkot Tehsil is 639 km². Barkot has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Barkot Tehsil

Barkot Tehsil has a total of 185 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 Barkot Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barkot Tehsil

The population profile of Barkot 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 Barkot 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 72,887 people. Includes nearly 36,965 males and 35,922 females. Rural population is about 72,887 people.
• There are around 9,540 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,938 boys and 4,602 girls.
• Literate population is about 45,211 people. Non-literate population is around 27,676 people.
• There are nearly 18,830 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barkot 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 Barkot Tehsil is approximately 15,702 people, including 7,935 males and 7,767 females. Around 15,702 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barkot Tehsil is about 21,953 people, including 11,024 males and 10,929 females. Around 21,953 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 114 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 114 people per sq. km.