Sarangagarh

Sarangagarh 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 Sarangagarh Block (CD) is 03117. The total area of Sarangagarh Tehsil is 290 km². Sarangagarh has a sex ratio of approximately 1038 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sarangagarh Tehsil

Sarangagarh Tehsil has a total of 116 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 Sarangagarh Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sarangagarh Tehsil

The population profile of Sarangagarh 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 Sarangagarh 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 35,335 people. Includes nearly 17,338 males and 17,997 females. Rural population is about 35,335 people.
• There are around 4,832 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,430 boys and 2,402 girls.
• Literate population is about 21,123 people. Non-literate population is around 14,212 people.
• There are nearly 8,916 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sarangagarh 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 Sarangagarh Tehsil is approximately 5,355 people, including 2,698 males and 2,657 females. Around 5,355 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sarangagarh Tehsil is about 20,282 people, including 9,846 males and 10,436 females. Around 20,282 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 122 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 122 people per sq. km.