Dharakote
Dharakote is a Town and Tehsil in Ganjam 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 Dharakote Block (CD) is 03079. The total area of Dharakote Tehsil is 57 km², which includes 54.59 km² of rural area and 2.01 km² of urban area. Dharakote has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dharakote Tehsil
Dharakote Tehsil has a total of 64 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 Dharakote Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Askadamodarpalli | Golla Damodarpalli | Asika (3 km) |
| 2 | Baharaguda | Dhaugam | Asika (8 km) |
| 3 | Baradaballi | Baradabili | Asika (19 km) |
| 4 | Bariguda | Saradhapur | Asika (16 km) |
| 5 | Bhaliapalli | Gangapur | Asika (16 km) |
| 6 | Bharatapali | Baradabili | Asika (19 km) |
| 7 | Brajasundarpur | Dhaugam | Asika (10 km) |
| 8 | Chancharapalli | Dharakote | Asika (17 km) |
| 9 | Damodarpursasan | Mundamarai | Asika (9 km) |
| 10 | Dharakot | Dharakote | Asika (14 km) |
| 11 | Dhaugan | Dhaugam | Asika (10 km) |
| 12 | Gadadamodarapalli | Dharakote | Asika (11 km) |
| 13 | Ghasibilli | Golla Damodarpalli | Asika (5 km) |
| 14 | Gobardhanpur Nuapalli | Jaga Mohan | Asika (11 km) |
| 15 | Gopalkrishnapur | Golla Damodarpalli | Asika (5 km) |
| 16 | Govt Dhaugan | Dhaugam | Asika (10 km) |
| 17 | Hadichira | Khirida | Asika (11 km) |
| 18 | Hanumantadwar | Dharakote | Asika (19 km) |
| 19 | Hirakhandi | Saradhapur | Asika (14 km) |
| 20 | Jagamohan | Jaga Mohan | Asika (18 km) |
| 21 | Jagamohanpaitari | Jaga Mohan | Asika (11 km) |
| 22 | Jahada | Jahada | Asika (8 km) |
| 23 | Jamunapaitari | Dharakote | Asika (19 km) |
| 24 | Janibilli | Dharakote | Asika (15 km) |
| 25 | Kaithada Ramchandrapur | Dhaugam | Asika (20 km) |
| 26 | Kaithapalli | Saradhapur | Asika (16 km) |
| 27 | Kamasasan | Golla Damodarpalli | Asika (8 km) |
| 28 | Kanabhaga | Jahada | Asika (8 km) |
| 29 | Kapilash | Dharakote | Asika (13 km) |
| 30 | Kararajendrapur | Dhaugam | Asika (12 km) |
| 31 | Khairapalli | Jhadabandha | Asika (18 km) |
| 32 | Khairaputti | Mundamarai | Asika (9 km) |
| 33 | Khajuriapaitari | Saradhapur | Asika (15 km) |
| 34 | Khamara | Mahupadar | Asika (10 km) |
| 35 | Khamarapaitari | Dharakote | Asika (14 km) |
| 36 | Khirida | Khirida | Asika (10 km) |
| 37 | Kirakhai | Jahada | Asika (12 km) |
| 38 | Kulagada | Kulagada | Asika (10 km) |
| 39 | Kusapada | Jahada | Asika (18 km) |
| 40 | Kusaraba | Saradhapur | Asika (10 km) |
| 41 | Lakhmipur | Saradhapur | Asika (14 km) |
| 42 | Mahupadar | Mahupadar | Asika (10 km) |
| 43 | Muktapunji | Jahada | Asika (8 km) |
| 44 | Mundamarai | Mundamarai | Dharakote |
| 45 | Nandighara | Jaga Mohan | Asika (10 km) |
| 46 | Nandigharpaitari | Jaga Mohan | Asika (10 km) |
| 47 | Narayanpursasan | Jaga Mohan | Asika (18 km) |
| 48 | Padapalli | Mundamarai | Asika (10 km) |
| 49 | Palaupalli | Dharakote | Asika (16 km) |
| 50 | Pankalabadi | Dhaugam | Asika (10 km) |
| 51 | Patrapur | Mahupadar | Asika (10 km) |
| 52 | Podiadamodarpalli | Golla Damodarpalli | Asika (9 km) |
| 53 | Putu | Jaga Mohan | Asika (10 km) |
| 54 | Rasakumpa | Dharakote | Asika (14 km) |
| 55 | Sandhibadpalli | Khirida | Asika (11 km) |
| 56 | Saradhapur | Saradhapur | Asika (15 km) |
| 57 | Sunamoti | Dhaugam | Asika (10 km) |
| 58 | Sunapali | Saradhapur | Asika (14 km) |
| 59 | Sundarapalli | Mundamarai | Asika (13 km) |
| 60 | Syamaghanapur | Jaga Mohan | Asika (18 km) |
| 61 | Talapatna | Dharakote | Asika (13 km) |
| 62 | Tilatamadeipur | Jaga Mohan | Asika (18 km) |
| 63 | Tumbadandipalli | Khirida | Asika (15 km) |
| 64 | Ukhudapattarajendrapur | Saradhapur | Asika (16 km) |
Population of Dharakote Tehsil
The population profile of Dharakote 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 Dharakote 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 | 57,528 | 53,275 | 4,253 |
| Male Population | 28,883 | 26,819 | 2,064 |
| Female Population | 28,645 | 26,456 | 2,189 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,919 | 6,455 | 464 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,685 | 3,445 | 240 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,234 | 3,010 | 224 |
| Literate Population | 36,437 | 33,604 | 2,833 |
| Literate Male Population | 20,744 | 19,238 | 1,506 |
| Literate Female Population | 15,693 | 14,366 | 1,327 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,091 | 19,671 | 1,420 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,139 | 7,581 | 558 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,952 | 12,090 | 862 |
| Total Households | 12,199 | 11,294 | 905 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dharakote Tehsil is around 57,528 people. This includes 28,883 males and 28,645 females. Rural population is about 53,275 (26,819 males and 26,456 females), while urban population is nearly 4,253 (2,064 males and 2,189 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,919 of the population, with 3,685 boys and 3,234 girls. Rural areas have 6,455 children, and urban areas have about 464 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 36,437 literate people in Dharakote Tehsil, including 20,744 literate males and 15,693 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 33,604 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,833 people.
- About 21,091 people in Dharakote Tehsil are not literate, including 8,139 males and 12,952 females. Rural areas include 19,671 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,420 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 12,199 households, with 11,294 in villages and 905 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dharakote 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 | 10,491 | 9,772 | 719 |
| SC Male Population | 5,098 | 4,756 | 342 |
| SC Female Population | 5,393 | 5,016 | 377 |
| Total ST Population | 187 | 171 | 16 |
| ST Male Population | 100 | 95 | 5 |
| ST Female Population | 87 | 76 | 11 |
| Population Density | 1,016 / km² | 976 / km² | 2,116 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dharakote Tehsil is approximately 10,491 people, including 5,098 males and 5,393 females. Around 9,772 people live in rural parts. Nearly 719 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dharakote Tehsil is about 187 people, including 100 males and 87 females. Around 171 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 16 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,016 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 976 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,116 people per sq. km.