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 information the sub-district code of Sunabeda Block (CD) is 03216. Total area of sunabeda tehsil is 82 km² including 44.98 km² rural area and 37.40 km² urban area. Sunabeda tehsil has a population of 65,664 peoples, out of which urban population is 50,394 while rural population is 15,270. Sunabeda has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Sunabeda tehsil has a population density of 797.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 16,350 houses in the sub-district, including 12,444 urban houses and 3,906 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.95% population of sunabeda tehsil is literate, out of which 76.36% males and 61.13% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sunabeda 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 | 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 |