Orient
Orient 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 Orient Block (CD) is 02774. The total area of Orient Tehsil is 47 km², which includes 5.76 km² of rural area and 41.44 km² of urban area. Orient has a sex ratio of approximately 921 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Orient Tehsil
Orient Tehsil has a total of 1 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 Orient Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junanimunda | Rajpur | Jharsuguda (15 km) |
Population of Orient Tehsil
The population profile of Orient 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 Orient 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 | 80,706 | 303 | 80,403 |
| Male Population | 42,004 | 168 | 41,836 |
| Female Population | 38,702 | 135 | 38,567 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,387 | 43 | 9,344 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,916 | 22 | 4,894 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,471 | 21 | 4,450 |
| Literate Population | 58,803 | 194 | 58,609 |
| Literate Male Population | 33,047 | 127 | 32,920 |
| Literate Female Population | 25,756 | 67 | 25,689 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,903 | 109 | 21,794 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,957 | 41 | 8,916 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,946 | 68 | 12,878 |
| Total Households | 17,697 | 66 | 17,631 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Orient Tehsil is around 80,706 people. This includes 42,004 males and 38,702 females. Rural population is about 303 (168 males and 135 females), while urban population is nearly 80,403 (41,836 males and 38,567 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,387 of the population, with 4,916 boys and 4,471 girls. Rural areas have 43 children, and urban areas have about 9,344 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 58,803 literate people in Orient Tehsil, including 33,047 literate males and 25,756 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 194 individuals and urban literacy covers around 58,609 people.
- About 21,903 people in Orient Tehsil are not literate, including 8,957 males and 12,946 females. Rural areas include 109 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,794 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 17,697 households, with 66 in villages and 17,631 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Orient 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 | 15,088 | 5 | 15,083 |
| SC Male Population | 7,636 | 4 | 7,632 |
| SC Female Population | 7,452 | 1 | 7,451 |
| Total ST Population | 9,017 | 286 | 8,731 |
| ST Male Population | 4,537 | 152 | 4,385 |
| ST Female Population | 4,480 | 134 | 4,346 |
| Population Density | 1,710 / km² | 53 / km² | 1,940 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Orient Tehsil is approximately 15,088 people, including 7,636 males and 7,452 females. Around 5 people live in rural parts. Nearly 15,083 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Orient Tehsil is about 9,017 people, including 4,537 males and 4,480 females. Around 286 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 8,731 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,710 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 53 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,940 people per sq. km.