Kegaon

Kegaon 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 Kegaon Block (CD) is 03165. The total area of Kegaon Tehsil is 527 km². Kegaon has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kegaon Tehsil

Kegaon Tehsil has a total of 107 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 Kegaon Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kegaon Tehsil

The population profile of Kegaon 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 Kegaon 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 1,02,668 people. Includes nearly 51,395 males and 51,273 females. Rural population is about 1,02,668 people.
• There are around 14,638 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,535 boys and 7,103 girls.
• Literate population is about 47,824 people. Non-literate population is around 54,844 people.
• There are nearly 26,148 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kegaon 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 Kegaon Tehsil is approximately 19,776 people, including 9,908 males and 9,868 females. Around 19,776 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kegaon Tehsil is about 23,495 people, including 11,661 males and 11,834 females. Around 23,495 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 195 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 195 people per sq. km.