Begunia

Begunia is a Town and Tehsil in Khordha 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 Begunia Block (CD) is 03035. The total area of Begunia Tehsil is 244 km². Begunia has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Begunia Tehsil

Begunia Tehsil has a total of 144 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 Begunia Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Begunia Tehsil

The population profile of Begunia 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 Begunia 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 97,166 people. Includes nearly 49,727 males and 47,439 females. Rural population is about 97,166 people.
• There are around 10,668 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,566 boys and 5,102 girls.
• Literate population is about 73,453 people. Non-literate population is around 23,713 people.
• There are nearly 21,711 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Begunia 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 Begunia Tehsil is approximately 8,659 people, including 4,387 males and 4,272 females. Around 8,659 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Begunia Tehsil is about 12,830 people, including 6,426 males and 6,404 females. Around 12,830 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 398 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 398 people per sq. km.