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, the sub-district code of Motunga Block (CD) is 02994. The total area of Motunga Tehsil is 124 km². Motunga has a sex ratio of approximately 920 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artasantrakateni | Balaram Prasad | Dhenkanal (30 km) |
| 2 | Bachhuribanka | Bangurisingha | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 3 | Badalo | Badalo | Dhenkanal (37 km) |
| 4 | Balaramprasad | Balaram Prasad | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 5 | Bangurasinga | Bangurisingha | Dhenkanal (29 km) |
| 6 | Barabahali | Gunadei | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 7 | Barabahaljungle | Gunadei | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 8 | Bautiragada | Balaram Prasad | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 9 | Belapada | Gunadei | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 10 | Bido | Bido | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 11 | Binakarkateni | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 12 | Brajabiharipur | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 13 | Bramhanbasa | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (36 km) |
| 14 | Budhapanka | Bido | Anugul (28 km) |
| 15 | Budhipahad | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 16 | Charadagadia | Kharag Prasad | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 17 | Chheliabedha | Balaram Prasad | Dhenkanal (29 km) |
| 18 | Chintapokhari | Motanga | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 19 | Ekagharia | Bangurisingha | Dhenkanal (35 km) |
| 20 | Gailo | Gunadei | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 21 | Gaudapasi | Bido | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 22 | Ghantalapasi | Kharag Prasad | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 23 | Gharamapat | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (31 km) |
| 24 | Ghodadian | Badalo | Dhenkanal (35 km) |
| 25 | Gundei | Gunadei | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 26 | Gurumagadia | Kharag Prasad | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 27 | Haladibahali | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (33 km) |
| 28 | Handifuta | Badalo | Dhenkanal (35 km) |
| 29 | Jarada | Bangurisingha | Dhenkanal (29 km) |
| 30 | Kaikateni | Odapada | Dhenkanal (24 km) |
| 31 | Kalusahukateni | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (29 km) |
| 32 | Kangeilupal | Kharag Prasad | Dhenkanal (24 km) |
| 33 | Kharagprasad | Kharag Prasad | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 34 | Kharagprasadpatna | Kharag Prasad | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 35 | Kochilamada | Kharag Prasad | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 36 | Kunjabiharipur | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (31 km) |
| 37 | Kurunti | Kusupanga | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 38 | Kusupanga | Kusupanga | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 39 | Malibido | Bido | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 40 | Meramandali | Motanga | Dhenkanal (28 km) |
| 41 | Mohadia | Gunadei | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 42 | Motunga | Motanga | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 43 | Murdangapali | Balaram Prasad | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 44 | Nadhara | Nadhara | Anugul (31 km) |
| 45 | Nagari | Motanga | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 46 | Naraharipur | Badalo | Dhenkanal (34 km) |
| 47 | Nayabhagirathipur | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (31 km) |
| 48 | Nimidha | Nimidiha | Dhenkanal (33 km) |
| 49 | Nuara | Balaram Prasad | Dhenkanal (29 km) |
| 50 | Odapada | Odapada | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 51 | Paneilo | Bangurisingha | Dhenkanal (29 km) |
| 52 | Purunadiha | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 53 | Rangathali | Motanga | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 54 | Ranibania | Nimidiha | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 55 | Ranjasinga | Motanga | Dhenkanal (28 km) |
| 56 | Ratnapravapodapada | Odapada | Dhenkanal (33 km) |
| 57 | Salapada | Naya Bhagirathipur | Dhenkanal (33 km) |
| 58 | Sridihi | Badalo | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 59 | Suravi | Motanga | Anugul (24 km) |
| 60 | Talabaghalunda | Nadhara | Dhenkanal (31 km) |
| 61 | Taladanga | Motanga | Dhenkanal (27 km) |
| 62 | Tulasidihi | Kharag Prasad | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 63 | Uparbaghalunda | Nadhara | Dhenkanal (31 km) |
| 64 | Uperpal | Bido | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 65 | Zukateni | Balaram Prasad | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
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 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 | 62,014 | 62,014 | N/A |
| Male Population | 32,296 | 32,296 | N/A |
| Female Population | 29,718 | 29,718 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,149 | 7,149 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,839 | 3,839 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,310 | 3,310 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 44,675 | 44,675 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 25,369 | 25,369 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 19,306 | 19,306 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 17,339 | 17,339 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,927 | 6,927 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,412 | 10,412 | N/A |
| Total Households | 14,709 | 14,709 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 62,014 people. Includes nearly 32,296 males and 29,718 females. Rural population is about 62,014 people.
- There are around 7,149 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,839 boys and 3,310 girls.
- Literate population is about 44,675 people. Non-literate population is around 17,339 people.
- There are nearly 14,709 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Motunga 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 | 15,234 | 15,234 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,705 | 7,705 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,529 | 7,529 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 4,108 | 4,108 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,098 | 2,098 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,010 | 2,010 | N/A |
| Population Density | 502 / km² | 502 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Motunga Tehsil is approximately 15,234 people, including 7,705 males and 7,529 females. Around 15,234 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Motunga Tehsil is about 4,108 people, including 2,098 males and 2,010 females. Around 4,108 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 502 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 502 people per sq. km.