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.

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.

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.

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.