Laikera

Laikera is a Town and Tehsil in Jharsuguda 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 Laikera Block (CD) is 02778. The total area of Laikera Tehsil is 637 km². Laikera has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Laikera Tehsil

Laikera Tehsil has a total of 91 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 Laikera Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aintapali Sarangloi Jharsuguda (30 km)
2Aitapada Khuntamal Jharsuguda (40 km)
3Arda Arda Jharsuguda (12 km)
4Babuchipidihi Babuchhipidihi Jharsuguda (45 km)
5Baddhuriam Tileimal Jharsuguda (12 km)
6Bagdehi G Panpali Jharsuguda (17 km)
7Baiganbud Babuchhipidihi Jharsuguda (38 km)
8Baijapali Jharmunda Jharsuguda (27 km)
9Bandhpali Bandhapali Jharsuguda (15 km)
10Banki Babuchhipidihi Jharsuguda (48 km)
11Barhamusa Khuntamal Jharsuguda (47 km)
12Barpan Jharmunda Jharsuguda (30 km)
13Bartikra Arda Jharsuguda (19 km)
14Bhalupatra Bandhapali Jharsuguda (20 km)
15Bhatlaida Bhatlaida Jharsuguda (25 km)
16Bhaunra Bhimjore Jharsuguda (30 km)
17Bhimjor Bhimjore Jharsuguda (30 km)
18Bhoidihi Arda Jharsuguda (20 km)
19Bhursimal Bandhapali Jharsuguda (15 km)
20Bidmal Naxapali Jharsuguda (20 km)
21Bungaberna Sulehi Jharsuguda (26 km)
22Butupali Raghunathpali Jharsuguda (18 km)
23Chakbuda Sulehi Jharsuguda (17 km)
24Chamardihi Jharmunda Jharsuguda (25 km)
25Chandarpur Sulehi Jharsuguda (16 km)
26Chandnimal Sahaspur Jharsuguda (41 km)
27Deopan Sulehi Jharsuguda (18 km)
28Dhengurjor Sulehi Jharsuguda (26 km)
29Dhutra Arda Jharsuguda (9 km)
30Dudukabahal Babuchhipidihi Jharsuguda (43 km)
31Dumberdihi Sulehi Jharsuguda (25 km)
32Ganjudihi Jammal Jharsuguda (47 km)
33Gouribud Kulemura Jharsuguda (37 km)
34Gudigaon Kelendamal Jharsuguda (18 km)
35Gurlabahal Jharmunda Jharsuguda (28 km)
36Halkadhipa Kirmira Jharsuguda (20 km)
37Handatupa Bhimjore Jharsuguda (25 km)
38Jammal Jammal Jharsuguda (53 km)
39Jharmal G Panpali Jharsuguda (20 km)
40Jharmunda Jharmunda Jharsuguda (25 km)
41Jhirlapali Jhirlapali Jharsuguda (34 km)
42Kadobahal G Panpali Jharsuguda (18 km)
43Kadodarha Tileimal Jharsuguda (49 km)
44Kankaramunda Arda Jharsuguda (11 km)
45Kankkumra Tileimal Jharsuguda (48 km)
46Kankmal Bhatlaida Jharsuguda (29 km)
47Karla Jammal Jharsuguda (52 km)
48Karmapada Pakelpada Jharsuguda (29 km)
49Khadangadihi Jharmunda Jharsuguda (25 km)
50Khajurkhaman Pakelpada Jharsuguda (51 km)
51Khontamal Khuntamal Jharsuguda (42 km)
52Kirmira Kirmira Jharsuguda (25 km)
53Kuanrmal Babuchhipidihi Jharsuguda (35 km)
54Kukerama Tileimal Jharsuguda (6 km)
55Kulemura Kulemura Jharsuguda (36 km)
56Kuluthmal Jharmunda Jharsuguda (30 km)
57Laikera Laikera Jharsuguda (25 km)
58Majurdima Sarangloi Jharsuguda (31 km)
59Mangaradihi Sulehi Jharsuguda (17 km)
60Mednipur Sulehi Jharsuguda (18 km)
61Mundrajore Kulemura Jharsuguda (35 km)
62Muradipali Bhatlaida Jharsuguda (21 km)
63Naikbandhpali Sahaspur Jharsuguda (37 km)
64Naksapali Naxapali Jharsuguda (20 km)
65Nandamunda Pakelpada Jharsuguda (48 km)
66Niktimal Niktimal Jharsuguda (38 km)
67Nuagaon Tileimal Jharsuguda (55 km)
68Pakelpada Pakelpada Jharsuguda (43 km)
69Pankelkhol Babuchhipidihi Jharsuguda (47 km)
70Panpali G Panpali Jharsuguda (18 km)
71Pitamal G Panpali Jharsuguda (19 km)
72Pukhrasale Pokharasale Jharsuguda (34 km)
73Ramchipidihi Sahaspur Jharsuguda (51 km)
74Rengalbeda Laikera Jharsuguda (27 km)
75Routbahal Jammal Jharsuguda (51 km)
76Sahajbahal Raghunathpali Jharsuguda (20 km)
77Sahaspur Sahaspur Jharsuguda (38 km)
78Sandhuriam Niktimal Jharsuguda (41 km)
79Sarangloi Sarangloi Jharsuguda (32 km)
80Sarasmal G Panpali Jharsuguda (25 km)
81Saraspali Arda Jharsuguda (12 km)
82Sialrama Bandhapali Jharsuguda (18 km)
83Sudung Khuntamal Jharsuguda (45 km)
84Sulahi Sulehi Jharsuguda (22 km)
85Talmunda Pakelpada Jharsuguda (47 km)
86Tapgunja Jammal Jharsuguda (54 km)
87Telidihi Jharmunda Jharsuguda (22 km)
88Thakurpada Bandhapali Jharsuguda (16 km)
89Tileimal Tileimal Jharsuguda (50 km)
90Tumbadihi G Panpali Jharsuguda (20 km)
91Udiapali Bhatlaida Jharsuguda (22 km)

Population of Laikera Tehsil

The population profile of Laikera 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 Laikera 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 99,157 99,157 N/A
Male Population 49,588 49,588 N/A
Female Population 49,569 49,569 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 10,202 10,202 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,225 5,225 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,977 4,977 N/A
Literate Population 65,104 65,104 N/A
Literate Male Population 36,535 36,535 N/A
Literate Female Population 28,569 28,569 N/A
Illiterate Population 34,053 34,053 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 13,053 13,053 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 21,000 21,000 N/A
Total Households 24,788 24,788 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 99,157 people. Includes nearly 49,588 males and 49,569 females. Rural population is about 99,157 people.
  • There are around 10,202 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,225 boys and 4,977 girls.
  • Literate population is about 65,104 people. Non-literate population is around 34,053 people.
  • There are nearly 24,788 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Laikera 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 18,092 18,092 N/A
SC Male Population 9,022 9,022 N/A
SC Female Population 9,070 9,070 N/A
Total ST Population 50,970 50,970 N/A
ST Male Population 25,292 25,292 N/A
ST Female Population 25,678 25,678 N/A
Population Density 156 / km² 156 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Laikera Tehsil is approximately 18,092 people, including 9,022 males and 9,070 females. Around 18,092 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Laikera Tehsil is about 50,970 people, including 25,292 males and 25,678 females. Around 50,970 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 156 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 156 people per sq. km.