Kalahandi
Kalahandi is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Kalahandi district is 7,920 km², which includes 7,865.31 km² of rural area and 54.69 km² of urban area. There are about 2,116 villages in Kalahandi district.
For administrative convenience, Kalahandi district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
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 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Kalahandi District
Madanpur Rampur is the largest tehsil in kalahandi district, covering an area of 1112.54 km², while Dharamgarh is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 228.37 km². Sadar is the most populous, whereas Biswanathpur is the least populous tehsil in kalahandi district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Madanpur Rampur | Sadar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kalahandi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kalahandi district is 15,76,869, including 7,87,101 males and 7,89,768 females. In rural areas, it is 14,54,882, including 7,24,646 males and 7,30,236 females. In urban areas, it is 1,21,987, including 62,455 males and 59,532 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kalahandi district is 2,22,570, including 1,13,726 boys and 1,08,844 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,08,763, including 1,06,543 boys and 1,02,220 girls. In urban areas, it is 13,807, including 7,183 boys and 6,624 girls.
- Literate population in Kalahandi district is around 8,02,036, including 4,84,177 males and 3,17,859 females. In rural areas, it is 7,13,762, including 4,35,330 males and 2,78,432 females. In urban areas, it is 88,274, including 48,847 males and 39,427 females.
- Illiterate population in Kalahandi district is about 7,74,833, including 3,02,924 males and 4,71,909 females. In rural areas, it is 7,41,120, including 2,89,316 males and 4,51,804 females. In urban areas, it is 33,713, including 13,608 males and 20,105 females.
- There are about 4,01,251 households in Kalahandi district, including 3,73,304 in rural areas and 27,947 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kalahandi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kalahandi district is approximately 2,86,580, including 1,42,133 males and 1,44,447 females. In rural areas, it is 2,64,974, including 1,31,474 males and 1,33,500 females. In urban areas, it is 21,606, including 10,659 males and 10,947 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kalahandi district is about 4,49,456, including 2,21,171 males and 2,28,285 females. In rural areas, it is 4,40,775, including 2,16,883 males and 2,23,892 females. In urban areas, it is 8,681, including 4,288 males and 4,393 females.
- Overall population density of Kalahandi district is around 199 people per km². Rural areas have about 185 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,231 people per km².