Tikabali

Tikabali 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 Tikabali Block (CD) is 03115. The total area of Tikabali Tehsil is 313 km². Tikabali has a sex ratio of approximately 1051 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Tikabali Tehsil

Tikabali Tehsil has a total of 160 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 Tikabali Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Tikabali Tehsil

The population profile of Tikabali 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 Tikabali 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 48,709 people. Includes nearly 23,744 males and 24,965 females. Rural population is about 48,709 people.
• There are around 6,123 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,095 boys and 3,028 girls.
• Literate population is about 28,293 people. Non-literate population is around 20,416 people.
• There are nearly 12,289 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tikabali 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 Tikabali Tehsil is approximately 8,780 people, including 4,330 males and 4,450 females. Around 8,780 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tikabali Tehsil is about 26,059 people, including 12,531 males and 13,528 females. Around 26,059 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 156 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 156 people per sq. km.