Kotagarh

Kotagarh is a Town and Tehsil in Kandhamal 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 Kotagarh Block (CD) is 03123. The total area of Kotagarh Tehsil is 855 km². Kotagarh has a sex ratio of approximately 1029 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kotagarh Tehsil

Kotagarh Tehsil has a total of 130 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 Kotagarh Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kotagarh Tehsil

The population profile of Kotagarh 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 Kotagarh 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 47,900 people. Includes nearly 23,598 males and 24,302 females. Rural population is about 47,900 people.
• There are around 9,688 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,043 boys and 4,645 girls.
• Literate population is about 18,159 people. Non-literate population is around 29,741 people.
• There are nearly 10,146 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kotagarh 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 Kotagarh Tehsil is approximately 6,789 people, including 3,352 males and 3,437 females. Around 6,789 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kotagarh Tehsil is about 28,485 people, including 13,894 males and 14,591 females. Around 28,485 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 56 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 56 people per sq. km.