Similiguda
Similiguda 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 Similiguda Block (CD) is 03215. Total area of similiguda tehsil is 156 km². Similiguda tehsil has a population of 22,247 peoples. Similiguda tehsil has a population density of 142.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,816 houses in the sub-district.
When it comes to literacy, 38.63% population of similiguda tehsil is literate, out of which 48.93% males and 28.96% females are literate. There are about 22 villages in similiguda tehsil, which you can browse from similiguda tehsil villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Similiguda Tehsil
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aligan | Pakjhola | Nabarangapur (15 km) |
| 2 | Charagaon | Pitaguda | Kotpad (18 km) |
| 3 | Choragan | Pitaguda | Kotpad (20 km) |
| 4 | Dudhari | Dudhari | Nabarangapur (13 km) |
| 5 | Jaganpur | Pitaguda | Kotpad (20 km) |
| 6 | Kakaramba | Pakjhola | Nabarangapur (12 km) |
| 7 | Kakiriguda | Dolaiguda | Kotpad (25 km) |
| 8 | Kangara | Rajput | Kotpad (15 km) |
| 9 | Kumbhariput | Pitaguda | Kotpad (25 km) |
| 10 | Kutugam | Dolaiguda | Kotpad (30 km) |
| 11 | Lunguri | Pakjhola | Koraput (68 km) |
| 12 | Mania | Pakjhola | Kotpad (26 km) |
| 13 | Mantriput | Dolaiguda | Kotpad (26 km) |
| 14 | Mukhibedei | Rajput | Koraput (82 km) |
| 15 | Pakhanaput | Rajput | Koraput (74 km) |
| 16 | Phuladaba | Gunthaput | Kotpad (23 km) |
| 17 | Podagada | Rajput | Kotpad (15 km) |
| 18 | Rajabedei | Rajput | Kotpad (17 km) |
| 19 | Ranikona | Dolaiguda | Kotpad (20 km) |
| 20 | Ruseiput | Rajput | Kotpad (14 km) |
| 21 | Sriramput | Rajput | Kotpad (16 km) |
| 22 | Sundhiput | Dudhari | Koraput (64 km) |
Population of Similiguda Tehsil
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,247 | N/A | 22,247 |
| Male Population | 10,778 | N/A | 10,778 |
| Female Population | 11,469 | N/A | 11,469 |
| Population Density | 143 / km² | N/A | 143 / km² |
Households in Similiguda Tehsil
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 5,816 |
| Urban Households | N/A |
| Total Households | 5,816 |