Motunga

Motunga is a Town and Tehsil in Dhenkanal 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 Motunga Block (CD) is 02994. Total area of motunga tehsil is 124 km². Motunga tehsil has a population of 62,014 peoples. Motunga tehsil has a population density of 501.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,709 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 72.04% population of motunga tehsil is literate, out of which 78.55% males and 64.96% females are literate.

List of Villages in Motunga Tehsil

Motunga Tehsil has a total of 65 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 Motunga Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Motunga Tehsil

The population profile of Motunga 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 Motunga'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 Motunga 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.