Seragad
Seragad 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 Seragad Block (CD) is 03092. The total area of Seragad Tehsil is 115 km², which includes 110.54 km² of rural area and 4.49 km² of urban area. Seragad has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Seragad Tehsil
Seragad Tehsil has a total of 53 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 Seragad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambuabadi | Mahupadar | Asika (15 km) |
| 2 | Andirasingi | Krushnachai | Asika (21 km) |
| 3 | Asokapur | Dhantara | Hinjilicut (15 km) |
| 4 | Badagarh | Kulagada | Asika (15 km) |
| 5 | Baisipala | Kurula | Hinjilicut (10 km) |
| 6 | Bakilikona | Dengapadar | Hinjilicut (8 km) |
| 7 | Baliarsingipur | Govindapur | Hinjilicut (7 km) |
| 8 | Bhusunda | Takarada | Asika (16 km) |
| 9 | Bijaya Raghunathpur | Sharagada | Asika (13 km) |
| 10 | Bodalundi | Kurula | Hinjilicut (8 km) |
| 11 | Brahmahatya | Krushnachai | Asika (22 km) |
| 12 | Chatradhepa | Dhabalpur | Asika (20 km) |
| 13 | Chikili | Takarada | Asika (16 km) |
| 14 | Dasamundali | Mahupadar | Asika (10 km) |
| 15 | Dengapadar | Dengapadar | Hinjilicut (14 km) |
| 16 | Dhabalpur | Dhabalpur | Asika (20 km) |
| 17 | Dhanantara | Dhantara | Hinjilicut (12 km) |
| 18 | Dhinkisala | Mahupadar | Asika (8 km) |
| 19 | Gangadharapur | Kurula | Hinjilicut (12 km) |
| 20 | Gobindapur | Govindapur | Hinjilicut (9 km) |
| 21 | Gothagam | Gothagam | Hinjilicut (6 km) |
| 22 | Harikrushnapur | Sharagada | Asika (15 km) |
| 23 | Kamaladeipur | Krushnachai | Asika (23 km) |
| 24 | Kanabhaga | Thuruburai | Hinjilicut (8 km) |
| 25 | Kanchakhandi | Krushnachai | Asika (20 km) |
| 26 | Kandhanuagada | Dhantara | Hinjilicut (20 km) |
| 27 | Kerikerijhola | Mahupadar | Asika (12 km) |
| 28 | Khaspa | Thuruburai | Hinjilicut (9 km) |
| 29 | Kirtipur | Narendrapur | Hinjilicut (8 km) |
| 30 | Krupasindhupur | Sharagada | Asika (15 km) |
| 31 | Krushna Chhai | Krushnachai | Asika (21 km) |
| 32 | Kurula | Kurula | Hinjilicut (8 km) |
| 33 | Lakshminrusinghapur | Bandhaguda | Asika (15 km) |
| 34 | Lanjiapalli | Dhantara | Hinjilicut (16 km) |
| 35 | Marudijaganathpur | Thuruburai | Hinjilicut (8 km) |
| 36 | Narayanapur | Sharagada | Asika (15 km) |
| 37 | Padiajhola | Dhabalpur | Hinjilicut (10 km) |
| 38 | Padmapur | Padamari | Asika (12 km) |
| 39 | Pakidihill | Narendrapur | Hinjilicut (20 km) |
| 40 | Patapalli | Sharagada | Asika (15 km) |
| 41 | Patharapunji | Dengadi | Hinjilicut (10 km) |
| 42 | Punanda | Gothagam | Hinjilicut (8 km) |
| 43 | Ramagiri | Sharagada | Asika (15 km) |
| 44 | Ramakrishnapur | Sharagada | Asika (15 km) |
| 45 | Sagarapalli | Takarada | Asika (17 km) |
| 46 | Serankuda | Dhantara | Hinjilicut (15 km) |
| 47 | Sheragada | Sharagada | Seragad |
| 48 | Shyamasundarpur | Govindapur | Hinjilicut (9 km) |
| 49 | Subalayapalli | Dhantara | Hinjilicut (15 km) |
| 50 | Subarnadeipur | Govindapur | Hinjilicut (7 km) |
| 51 | Sulusula | Dhabalpur | Hinjilicut (10 km) |
| 52 | Sunantara | Dhantara | Hinjilicut (13 km) |
| 53 | Takarada | Takarada | Asika (16 km) |
Population of Seragad Tehsil
The population profile of Seragad 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 Seragad 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 | 66,224 | 59,571 | 6,653 |
| Male Population | 33,773 | 30,347 | 3,426 |
| Female Population | 32,451 | 29,224 | 3,227 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,238 | 7,449 | 789 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,342 | 3,902 | 440 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,896 | 3,547 | 349 |
| Literate Population | 40,252 | 35,571 | 4,681 |
| Literate Male Population | 23,564 | 20,960 | 2,604 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,688 | 14,611 | 2,077 |
| Illiterate Population | 25,972 | 24,000 | 1,972 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,209 | 9,387 | 822 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,763 | 14,613 | 1,150 |
| Total Households | 13,599 | 12,237 | 1,362 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Seragad Tehsil is around 66,224 people. This includes 33,773 males and 32,451 females. Rural population is about 59,571 (30,347 males and 29,224 females), while urban population is nearly 6,653 (3,426 males and 3,227 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,238 of the population, with 4,342 boys and 3,896 girls. Rural areas have 7,449 children, and urban areas have about 789 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 40,252 literate people in Seragad Tehsil, including 23,564 literate males and 16,688 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 35,571 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,681 people.
- About 25,972 people in Seragad Tehsil are not literate, including 10,209 males and 15,763 females. Rural areas include 24,000 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,972 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 13,599 households, with 12,237 in villages and 1,362 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Seragad 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 | 13,000 | 11,476 | 1,524 |
| SC Male Population | 6,527 | 5,792 | 735 |
| SC Female Population | 6,473 | 5,684 | 789 |
| Total ST Population | 195 | 179 | 16 |
| ST Male Population | 93 | 82 | 11 |
| ST Female Population | 102 | 97 | 5 |
| Population Density | 576 / km² | 539 / km² | 1,482 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Seragad Tehsil is approximately 13,000 people, including 6,527 males and 6,473 females. Around 11,476 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,524 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Seragad Tehsil is about 195 people, including 93 males and 102 females. Around 179 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 16 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 576 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 539 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,482 people per sq. km.