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 information the sub-district code of Kotagarh Block (CD) is 03123. Total area of kotagarh tehsil is 855 km². Kotagarh tehsil has a population of 47,900 peoples. Kotagarh tehsil has a population density of 56.02 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,146 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 37.91% population of kotagarh tehsil is literate, out of which 47.58% males and 28.52% females are literate.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kotagarh Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.