Dharamgarh
Dharamgarh is a Town and Tehsil in Kalahandi 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 Dharamgarh Block (CD) is 03168. The total area of Dharamgarh Tehsil is 228 km². Dharamgarh has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dharamgarh Tehsil
Dharamgarh Tehsil has a total of 62 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 Dharamgarh Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ainlajor | Boden | Junagarh (10 km) |
| 2 | Ambaguda | Gadiajore | Junagarh (12 km) |
| 3 | Badabasul | Badbasul | Junagarh (6 km) |
| 4 | Badfurla | Nandagaon | Junagarh (12 km) |
| 5 | Bagad | Boden | Junagarh (3 km) |
| 6 | Banjipadar | Dumarguda | Junagarh (10 km) |
| 7 | Bikramguda | Chhilpa | Junagarh (3 km) |
| 8 | Biramal | Nandagaon | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 9 | Boden | Boden | Junagarh (17 km) |
| 10 | Bokrasil | Tipiguda | Junagarh (22 km) |
| 11 | Brahmanchhendia | Bramhanchhendia | Junagarh (4 km) |
| 12 | Chhilpa | Chhilpa | Junagarh (5 km) |
| 13 | Chilchila | Bramhanchhendia | Junagarh (6 km) |
| 14 | Dabripadar | Boden | Junagarh (10 km) |
| 15 | Dashaghar | Khairapadar | Junagarh (5 km) |
| 16 | Dharamgarh | N/A | Junagarh (1 km) |
| 17 | Gadiajor | Gadiajore | Junagarh (5 km) |
| 18 | Gambhariguda | Khairapadar | Junagarh (5 km) |
| 19 | Gataguda | Tipiguda | Junagarh (17 km) |
| 20 | Ghumer | Gadiajore | Junagarh (10 km) |
| 21 | Godabhanja | Chhilpa | Junagarh (4 km) |
| 22 | Ichhapur | Boden | Junagarh (7 km) |
| 23 | Kadalimunda | Parla | Junagarh (18 km) |
| 24 | Kalopala | Kalopala | Junagarh (17 km) |
| 25 | Kanagaon | Kangaon | Junagarh (14 km) |
| 26 | Kankeri | Kankeri | Junagarh (16 km) |
| 27 | Kanter | Badbasul | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 28 | Kasibahal | N/A | Junagarh (3 km) |
| 29 | Kebadi | N/A | Junagarh (3 km) |
| 30 | Khairpadar | Khairapadar | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 31 | Khanatara | Tambachhada | Junagarh (7 km) |
| 32 | Khutuluguda | Gadiajore | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 33 | Kirkakani | Dumarguda | Junagarh (18 km) |
| 34 | Kotmer | Tipiguda | Junagarh (12 km) |
| 35 | Kulihari | Sandhikulihari | Junagarh (19 km) |
| 36 | Kuturu | Chhilpa | Junagarh (3 km) |
| 37 | Lachhipur | Parla | Junagarh (12 km) |
| 38 | Luhagaon | Kangaon | Junagarh (12 km) |
| 39 | Malpada | Nandagaon | Junagarh (12 km) |
| 40 | Matia | Tambachhada | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 41 | Merghara | Bramhanchhendia | Junagarh (5 km) |
| 42 | Mukhiguda | Dumarguda | Junagarh (12 km) |
| 43 | Nandagaon | Nandagaon | Junagarh (12 km) |
| 44 | Parla | Parla | Junagarh (14 km) |
| 45 | Pipala | Gadiajore | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 46 | Rahurahaldi | Badbasul | Junagarh (4 km) |
| 47 | Rainguda | Tipiguda | Junagarh (20 km) |
| 48 | Rajibpur | Badbasul | Bhawanipatna (8 km) |
| 49 | Rajmoter | Chhilpa | Junagarh (5 km) |
| 50 | Rankabahal | Boden | Junagarh (5 km) |
| 51 | Sardhapur | Khairapadar | Junagarh (7 km) |
| 52 | Semla | Parla | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 53 | Srirampur | Bramhanchhendia | Junagarh (3 km) |
| 54 | Talpadar | N/A | Junagarh (3 km) |
| 55 | Tambachada | Tambachhada | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 56 | Taranja | Tambachhada | Junagarh (7 km) |
| 57 | Tekapada | Tipiguda | Junagarh (13 km) |
| 58 | Telipalas | Tambachhada | Junagarh (7 km) |
| 59 | Thanat | Bramhanchhendia | Junagarh (5 km) |
| 60 | Tipiguda | Tipiguda | Junagarh (18 km) |
| 61 | Trinathpur | Parla | Junagarh (7 km) |
| 62 | Turihaldi | Gadiajore | Junagarh (7 km) |
Population of Dharamgarh Tehsil
The population profile of Dharamgarh 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 Dharamgarh 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 | 1,08,110 | 1,08,110 | N/A |
| Male Population | 54,437 | 54,437 | N/A |
| Female Population | 53,673 | 53,673 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,025 | 15,025 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,760 | 7,760 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,265 | 7,265 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 53,109 | 53,109 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 33,351 | 33,351 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 19,758 | 19,758 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 55,001 | 55,001 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,086 | 21,086 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,915 | 33,915 | N/A |
| Total Households | 27,846 | 27,846 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,08,110 people. Includes nearly 54,437 males and 53,673 females. Rural population is about 1,08,110 people.
- There are around 15,025 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,760 boys and 7,265 girls.
- Literate population is about 53,109 people. Non-literate population is around 55,001 people.
- There are nearly 27,846 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dharamgarh 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 | 21,724 | 21,724 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 10,856 | 10,856 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 10,868 | 10,868 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 15,615 | 15,615 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 7,757 | 7,757 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 7,858 | 7,858 | N/A |
| Population Density | 473 / km² | 473 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dharamgarh Tehsil is approximately 21,724 people, including 10,856 males and 10,868 females. Around 21,724 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dharamgarh Tehsil is about 15,615 people, including 7,757 males and 7,858 females. Around 15,615 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 473 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 473 people per sq. km.