Kalahandi
Kalahandi is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Kalahandi is 7,920 km² including 7,865.31 km² rural area and 54.69 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kalahandi has a population of 15,76,869 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,21,987 while rural population is 14,54,882. Kalahandi has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 199.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,01,251 houses in the district, including 27,947 urban houses and 3,73,304 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,116 villages in kalahandi district.
The Kalahandi district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Madanpur Rampur is the largest tehsil in kalahandi district covering area of 1112.54 km² while Dharamgarh is the smallest tehsil in kalahandi district covering area of 228.37 km². Sadar is the most populous whereas Biswanathpur is the least populous tehsil in kalahandi district. There are 13 tehsils in Kalahandi district. Here is the list of all Kalahandi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kalahandi District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biswanathpur | 245 | 23,395 |
| 2 | Dharamgarh | 228 | 1,08,110 |
| 3 | Golamunda | 366 | 78,214 |
| 4 | Jayapatna | 590 | 1,90,799 |
| 5 | Junagarh | 589 | 1,81,649 |
| 6 | Kegaon | 527 | 1,02,668 |
| 7 | Kesinga | 506 | 1,41,365 |
| 8 | Kokasara | 681 | 1,58,742 |
| 9 | Lanjigarh | 434 | 47,451 |
| 10 | Madanpur Rampur | 1,113 | 1,37,942 |
| 11 | Narala | 575 | 1,09,499 |
| 12 | Sadar | 975 | 2,19,195 |
| 13 | Thuamul Rampur | 1,090 | 77,840 |
Population of Kalahandi District
The population of Kalahandi offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kalahandi, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,76,869 | 14,54,882 | 1,21,987 |
| Total Male Population | 7,87,101 | 7,24,646 | 62,455 |
| Total Female Population | 7,89,768 | 7,30,236 | 59,532 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,22,570 | 2,08,763 | 13,807 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,13,726 | 1,06,543 | 7,183 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,08,844 | 1,02,220 | 6,624 |
| Literate Population | 8,02,036 | 7,13,762 | 88,274 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,84,177 | 4,35,330 | 48,847 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,17,859 | 2,78,432 | 39,427 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,74,833 | 7,41,120 | 33,713 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,02,924 | 2,89,316 | 13,608 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,71,909 | 4,51,804 | 20,105 |
| Households | 4,01,251 | 3,73,304 | 27,947 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kalahandi. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,86,580 | 2,64,974 | 21,606 |
| SC Male Population | 1,42,133 | 1,31,474 | 10,659 |
| SC Female Population | 1,44,447 | 1,33,500 | 10,947 |
| Total ST Population | 4,49,456 | 4,40,775 | 8,681 |
| ST Male Population | 2,21,171 | 2,16,883 | 4,288 |
| ST Female Population | 2,28,285 | 2,23,892 | 4,393 |
| Population Density | 199 / km² | 185 / km² | 2,231 / km² |