Kakiriguma
Kakiriguma is a Town and Tehsil in Koraput 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 Kakiriguma Block (CD) is 03206. The total area of Kakiriguma Tehsil is 196 km². Kakiriguma has a sex ratio of approximately 1077 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kakiriguma Tehsil
Kakiriguma Tehsil has a total of 30 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 Kakiriguma Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alachi | Goudaguda | Rayagada (70 km) |
| 2 | Baraguda | Odiapentha | Rayagada (70 km) |
| 3 | Bari | Pipalpadar | Rayagada (24 km) |
| 4 | Bhitaragada | Burja | Rayagada (75 km) |
| 5 | Bhitaramarichamala | Bhitaragada | Rayagada (18 km) |
| 6 | Bilaput | Bhitaragada | Rayagada (11 km) |
| 7 | Bisirabandha | Tunpar | Rayagada (10 km) |
| 8 | Charada | Bhitaragada | Rayagada (65 km) |
| 9 | Debaraguda | Kakirigumma | Rayagada (53 km) |
| 10 | Ganaipadar | Bhitaragada | Rayagada (10 km) |
| 11 | Girliput | Bhitaragada | Koraput (52 km) |
| 12 | Goudaguda | Goudaguda | Rayagada (36 km) |
| 13 | Jhadipadar | Panchada | Rayagada (15 km) |
| 14 | Jodikhenda | Panchada | Rayagada (12 km) |
| 15 | Kakiriguma | Kakirigumma | Rayagada (70 km) |
| 16 | Kapsiput | Bhitaragada | Rayagada (82 km) |
| 17 | Kellar | Kusumguda | Rayagada (45 km) |
| 18 | Khajuriput | Goudaguda | Rayagada (75 km) |
| 19 | Kudipadar | Kakirigumma | Rayagada (50 km) |
| 20 | Kundar | Panchada | Koraput (59 km) |
| 21 | Lachhamani | Goudaguda | Rayagada (60 km) |
| 22 | Lataput | Bhitaragada | Rayagada (78 km) |
| 23 | Machhaput | Kakirigumma | Rayagada (54 km) |
| 24 | Maligudabadaneraka | Goudaguda | Rayagada (65 km) |
| 25 | Panchada | Panchada | Rayagada (76 km) |
| 26 | Podapadar | Kakirigumma | Rayagada (47 km) |
| 27 | Sanneraka | Goudaguda | Rayagada (65 km) |
| 28 | Talamiting | Narayanapatna | Rayagada (58 km) |
| 29 | Tunupar | Tunpar | Rayagada (57 km) |
| 30 | Upermiting | Narayanapatna | Rayagada (57 km) |
Population of Kakiriguma Tehsil
The population profile of Kakiriguma 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 Kakiriguma Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,329 | 25,329 | N/A |
| Male Population | 12,191 | 12,191 | N/A |
| Female Population | 13,138 | 13,138 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,172 | 4,172 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,091 | 2,091 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,081 | 2,081 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 9,187 | 9,187 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 5,654 | 5,654 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 3,533 | 3,533 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 16,142 | 16,142 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,537 | 6,537 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,605 | 9,605 | N/A |
| Total Households | 6,456 | 6,456 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 25,329 people. Includes nearly 12,191 males and 13,138 females. Rural population is about 25,329 people.
- There are around 4,172 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,091 boys and 2,081 girls.
- Literate population is about 9,187 people. Non-literate population is around 16,142 people.
- There are nearly 6,456 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kakiriguma 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,806 | 3,806 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,865 | 1,865 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,941 | 1,941 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 16,158 | 16,158 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 7,625 | 7,625 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,533 | 8,533 | N/A |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 129 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kakiriguma Tehsil is approximately 3,806 people, including 1,865 males and 1,941 females. Around 3,806 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kakiriguma Tehsil is about 16,158 people, including 7,625 males and 8,533 females. Around 16,158 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 129 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 129 people per sq. km.