Narala

Narala 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 Narala Block (CD) is 03161. The total area of Narala Tehsil is 575 km². Narala has a sex ratio of approximately 998 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Narala Tehsil

Narala Tehsil has a total of 189 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 Narala Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Narala Tehsil

The population profile of Narala 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 Narala 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 1,09,499 people. Includes nearly 54,796 males and 54,703 females. Rural population is about 1,09,499 people.
• There are around 14,906 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,497 boys and 7,409 girls.
• Literate population is about 62,555 people. Non-literate population is around 46,944 people.
• There are nearly 28,822 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Narala 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 Narala Tehsil is approximately 20,535 people, including 10,209 males and 10,326 females. Around 20,535 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Narala Tehsil is about 31,303 people, including 15,518 males and 15,785 females. Around 31,303 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 190 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 190 people per sq. km.