Koraput Town
Koraput Town 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 information the sub-district code of Koraput Town Block (CD) is 03208. Total area of koraput town tehsil is 105 km² including 43.90 km² rural area and 61.07 km² urban area. Koraput Town tehsil has a population of 54,832 peoples, out of which urban population is 47,468 while rural population is 7,364. Koraput Town has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Koraput Town tehsil has a population density of 522.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 13,244 houses in the sub-district, including 11,379 urban houses and 1,865 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.39% population of koraput town tehsil is literate, out of which 75.95% males and 60.48% females are literate.
List of Villages in Koraput Town Tehsil
Koraput Town Tehsil has a total of 8 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 Koraput Town Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duruguda | Padmapur | Sunabeda (10 km) |
| 2 | Gopalput | Padmapur | Sunabeda (8 km) |
| 3 | Limika | Padmapur | Sunabeda (10 km) |
| 4 | Machhaput | Padmapur | Koraput (8 km) |
| 5 | Manbar | Manbar | Koraput (5 km) |
| 6 | Nighamaniguda | Padmapur | Sunabeda (7 km) |
| 7 | Padmapur | Padmapur | Sunabeda (7 km) |
| 8 | Sapasil | Padmapur | Sunabeda (10 km) |
Population of Koraput Town Tehsil
The population profile of Koraput Town 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 Koraput Town's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54,832 | 7,364 | 47,468 |
| Male Population | 28,045 | 3,492 | 24,553 |
| Female Population | 26,787 | 3,872 | 22,915 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,588 | 1,168 | 5,420 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,376 | 560 | 2,816 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,212 | 608 | 2,604 |
| Literate Population | 37,500 | 3,003 | 34,497 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,300 | 1,871 | 19,429 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,200 | 1,132 | 15,068 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,332 | 4,361 | 12,971 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,745 | 1,621 | 5,124 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,587 | 2,740 | 7,847 |
| Total Households | 13,244 | 1,865 | 11,379 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Koraput Town 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 | 9,337 | 1,092 | 8,245 |
| SC Male Population | 4,727 | 543 | 4,184 |
| SC Female Population | 4,610 | 549 | 4,061 |
| Total ST Population | 12,603 | 2,913 | 9,690 |
| ST Male Population | 6,352 | 1,347 | 5,005 |
| ST Female Population | 6,251 | 1,566 | 4,685 |
| Population Density | 522 / km² | 168 / km² | 777 / km² |