Raikia

Raikia 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 Raikia Block (CD) is 03126. Total area of raikia tehsil is 494 km². Raikia tehsil has a population of 52,830 peoples. Raikia tehsil has a population density of 107 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,712 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 58.59% population of raikia tehsil is literate, out of which 68.13% males and 49.48% females are literate.

List of Villages in Raikia Tehsil

Raikia Tehsil has a total of 142 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 Raikia Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Raikia Tehsil

The population profile of Raikia 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 Raikia'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 Raikia 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.