Koraput
Koraput is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Koraput is 8,807 km² including 8,635.29 km² rural area and 171.71 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Koraput has a population of 13,79,647 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,26,169 while rural population is 11,53,478. Koraput has a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 156.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,37,677 houses in the district, including 54,894 urban houses and 2,82,783 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,941 villages in koraput district.
The Koraput district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Boipariguda is the largest tehsil in koraput district covering area of 1280.32 km² while Damonjodi is the smallest tehsil in koraput district covering area of 59.61 km². Jeypore is the most populous whereas Kotiya is the least populous tehsil in koraput district. There are 21 tehsils in Koraput district. Here is the list of all Koraput Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Koraput District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandhugaon | 425 | 58,974 |
| 2 | Bhairabsingipur | 362 | 70,420 |
| 3 | Boipariguda | 1,280 | 1,25,337 |
| 4 | Boriguma | 388 | 98,341 |
| 5 | Damonjodi | 60 | 29,431 |
| 6 | Dasamantapur | 603 | 50,736 |
| 7 | Jeypore | 342 | 1,81,906 |
| 8 | Kakiriguma | 196 | 25,329 |
| 9 | Koraput | 747 | 68,193 |
| 10 | Koraput Town | 105 | 54,832 |
| 11 | Kotiya | 68 | 10,063 |
| 12 | Kotpad | 541 | 1,20,929 |
| 13 | Kundura | 294 | 57,038 |
| 14 | Lakshmipur | 318 | 40,232 |
| 15 | Machh kund | 398 | 41,132 |
| 16 | Nandapur | 660 | 72,579 |
| 17 | Narayanpatana | 569 | 43,575 |
| 18 | Padua | 474 | 54,561 |
| 19 | Pottangi | 740 | 88,128 |
| 20 | Similiguda | 156 | 22,247 |
| 21 | Sunabeda | 82 | 65,664 |
Population of Koraput District
The population of Koraput offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Koraput, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,79,647 | 11,53,478 | 2,26,169 |
| Total Male Population | 6,78,809 | 5,63,771 | 1,15,038 |
| Total Female Population | 7,00,838 | 5,89,707 | 1,11,131 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,25,126 | 1,99,037 | 26,089 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,13,742 | 1,00,325 | 13,417 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,11,384 | 98,712 | 12,672 |
| Literate Population | 5,68,090 | 4,04,425 | 1,63,665 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,40,843 | 2,50,926 | 89,917 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,27,247 | 1,53,499 | 73,748 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,11,557 | 7,49,053 | 62,504 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,37,966 | 3,12,845 | 25,121 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,73,591 | 4,36,208 | 37,383 |
| Households | 3,37,677 | 2,82,783 | 54,894 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Koraput. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,96,540 | 1,60,697 | 35,843 |
| SC Male Population | 96,789 | 79,036 | 17,753 |
| SC Female Population | 99,751 | 81,661 | 18,090 |
| Total ST Population | 6,97,583 | 6,62,719 | 34,864 |
| ST Male Population | 3,37,373 | 3,20,130 | 17,243 |
| ST Female Population | 3,60,210 | 3,42,589 | 17,621 |
| Population Density | 157 / km² | 134 / km² | 1,317 / km² |