Phiringia

Phiringia 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 Phiringia Block (CD) is 03118. The total area of Phiringia Tehsil is 498 km². Phiringia has a sex ratio of approximately 1051 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Phiringia Tehsil

Phiringia Tehsil has a total of 238 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 Phiringia Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Phiringia Tehsil

The population profile of Phiringia 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 Phiringia 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 53,570 people. Includes nearly 26,113 males and 27,457 females. Rural population is about 53,570 people.
• There are around 7,698 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,899 boys and 3,799 girls.
• Literate population is about 29,102 people. Non-literate population is around 24,468 people.
• There are nearly 12,455 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Phiringia 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 Phiringia Tehsil is approximately 9,038 people, including 4,443 males and 4,595 females. Around 9,038 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Phiringia Tehsil is about 29,674 people, including 14,384 males and 15,290 females. Around 29,674 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 108 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 108 people per sq. km.