Sunabeda
Sunabeda 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 Sunabeda Block (CD) is 03216. The total area of Sunabeda Tehsil is 82 km², which includes 44.98 km² of rural area and 37.40 km² of urban area. Sunabeda has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sunabeda Tehsil
Sunabeda Tehsil has a total of 12 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 Sunabeda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badigaon | Rajput | Nabarangapur (28 km) |
| 2 | Balda | Rajpalma | Nabarangapur (11 km) |
| 3 | Charangul | Charangul | Nabarangapur (7 km) |
| 4 | Chotaliput | Rajpalma | Nabarangapur (14 km) |
| 5 | Chougaon | Padmapur | Nabarangapur (14 km) |
| 6 | Chulapari | Rajput | Nabarangapur (10 km) |
| 7 | Dumuriput | Padmapur | Nabarangapur (7 km) |
| 8 | Ghatagoda | Padmapur | Nabarangapur (10 km) |
| 9 | Khalapadi | Charangul | Nabarangapur (15 km) |
| 10 | Mohanapada | Padmapur | Nabarangapur (8 km) |
| 11 | Podapalama | Rajpalma | Nabarangapur (10 km) |
| 12 | Rajpalma | Rajpalma | Nabarangapur (18 km) |
Population of Sunabeda Tehsil
The population profile of Sunabeda 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 Sunabeda 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 | 65,664 | 15,270 | 50,394 |
| Male Population | 33,706 | 7,690 | 26,016 |
| Female Population | 31,958 | 7,580 | 24,378 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,058 | 2,288 | 5,770 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,127 | 1,151 | 2,976 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,931 | 1,137 | 2,794 |
| Literate Population | 45,275 | 7,786 | 37,489 |
| Literate Male Population | 25,739 | 4,795 | 20,944 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,536 | 2,991 | 16,545 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,389 | 7,484 | 12,905 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,967 | 2,895 | 5,072 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,422 | 4,589 | 7,833 |
| Total Households | 16,350 | 3,906 | 12,444 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sunabeda Tehsil is around 65,664 people. This includes 33,706 males and 31,958 females. Rural population is about 15,270 (7,690 males and 7,580 females), while urban population is nearly 50,394 (26,016 males and 24,378 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,058 of the population, with 4,127 boys and 3,931 girls. Rural areas have 2,288 children, and urban areas have about 5,770 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 45,275 literate people in Sunabeda Tehsil, including 25,739 literate males and 19,536 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 7,786 individuals and urban literacy covers around 37,489 people.
- About 20,389 people in Sunabeda Tehsil are not literate, including 7,967 males and 12,422 females. Rural areas include 7,484 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,905 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,350 households, with 3,906 in villages and 12,444 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sunabeda 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 | 14,586 | 3,174 | 11,412 |
| SC Male Population | 7,249 | 1,576 | 5,673 |
| SC Female Population | 7,337 | 1,598 | 5,739 |
| Total ST Population | 13,386 | 6,267 | 7,119 |
| ST Male Population | 6,482 | 2,908 | 3,574 |
| ST Female Population | 6,904 | 3,359 | 3,545 |
| Population Density | 797 / km² | 340 / km² | 1,347 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sunabeda Tehsil is approximately 14,586 people, including 7,249 males and 7,337 females. Around 3,174 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,412 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sunabeda Tehsil is about 13,386 people, including 6,482 males and 6,904 females. Around 6,267 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 7,119 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 797 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 340 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,347 people per sq. km.