Rugudi

Rugudi is a Town and Tehsil in Kendujhar 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 Rugudi Block (CD) is 02836. Total area of rugudi tehsil is 90 km². Rugudi tehsil has a population of 16,560 peoples. Rugudi tehsil has a population density of 183.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,615 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 48.88% population of rugudi tehsil is literate, out of which 62.03% males and 33.95% females are literate.

List of Villages in Rugudi Tehsil

Rugudi Tehsil has a total of 18 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 Rugudi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Barpada Guali Barbil (23 km)
2Bhuyanraida Bhuyanraida Barbil (10 km)
3Bhuyanrodkala Guali Barbil (24 km)
4Chhatabar Bolani Joda (21 km)
5Chormalda Guali Joda (10 km)
6Gandhalpada Guali Barbil (28 km)
7Guali Guali Barbil (17 km)
8Kadalibari Guali Joda (21 km)
9Katesahi Guali Barbil (27 km)
10Kendudihi Guali Barbil (31 km)
11Kolharaida Bhuyanraida Barbil (10 km)
12Kolharodkala Guali Barbil (24 km)
13Kundurupani Bhuyanraida Barbil (13 km)
14Laidapada Guali Barbil (23 km)
15Nuagaon Guali Barbil (27 km)
16Paduliposi Guali Barbil (30 km)
17Rugudidihi Guali Barbil (31 km)
18Topadihi Guali Barbil (23 km)

Population of Rugudi Tehsil

The population profile of Rugudi 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 Rugudi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 16,560 16,560 N/A
Male Population 8,807 8,807 N/A
Female Population 7,753 7,753 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,249 3,249 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,616 1,616 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,633 1,633 N/A
Literate Population 8,095 8,095 N/A
Literate Male Population 5,463 5,463 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,632 2,632 N/A
Illiterate Population 8,465 8,465 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,344 3,344 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 5,121 5,121 N/A
Total Households 3,615 3,615 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rugudi 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 1,799 1,799 N/A
SC Male Population 925 925 N/A
SC Female Population 874 874 N/A
Total ST Population 11,349 11,349 N/A
ST Male Population 5,774 5,774 N/A
ST Female Population 5,575 5,575 N/A
Population Density 184 / km² 184 / km² N/A