Korai

Korai is a Town and Tehsil in Jajapur 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 Korai Block (CD) is 02975. The total area of Korai Tehsil is 187 km². Korai has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Korai Tehsil

Korai Tehsil has a total of 148 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 Korai Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Korai Tehsil

The population profile of Korai 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 Korai 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 96,874 people. Includes nearly 49,208 males and 47,666 females. Rural population is about 96,874 people.
• There are around 11,586 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,077 boys and 5,509 girls.
• Literate population is about 70,254 people. Non-literate population is around 26,620 people.
• There are nearly 20,561 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Korai 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 Korai Tehsil is approximately 26,156 people, including 13,310 males and 12,846 females. Around 26,156 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Korai Tehsil is about 9,162 people, including 4,632 males and 4,530 females. Around 9,162 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 518 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 518 people per sq. km.