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, the sub-district code of Raikia Block (CD) is 03126. The total area of Raikia Tehsil is 494 km². Raikia has a sex ratio of approximately 1047 females per 1,000 males.

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 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 52,830 people. Includes nearly 25,798 males and 27,032 females. Rural population is about 52,830 people.
• There are around 7,103 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,641 boys and 3,462 girls.
• Literate population is about 30,951 people. Non-literate population is around 21,879 people.
• There are nearly 12,712 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Raikia 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 Raikia Tehsil is approximately 6,444 people, including 3,161 males and 3,283 females. Around 6,444 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raikia Tehsil is about 29,660 people, including 14,269 males and 15,391 females. Around 29,660 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 107 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 107 people per sq. km.