Koraput

Koraput 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 Koraput Block (CD) is 03207. The total area of Koraput Tehsil is 747 km². Koraput has a sex ratio of approximately 1073 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Koraput Tehsil

Koraput Tehsil has a total of 123 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 Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Koraput Tehsil

The population profile of Koraput 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 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 68,193 people. Includes nearly 32,883 males and 35,310 females. Rural population is about 68,193 people.
• There are around 11,704 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,879 boys and 5,825 girls.
• Literate population is about 26,020 people. Non-literate population is around 42,173 people.
• There are nearly 18,019 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Koraput 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 Koraput Tehsil is approximately 10,802 people, including 5,223 males and 5,579 females. Around 10,802 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Koraput Tehsil is about 32,483 people, including 15,398 males and 17,085 females. Around 32,483 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 91 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 91 people per sq. km.