Malkangiri
Malkangiri is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Malkangiri district is 5,791 km², which includes 5,766.32 km² of rural area and 24.68 km² of urban area. There are about 995 villages in Malkangiri district.
For administrative convenience, Malkangiri district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 11 tehsils in Malkangiri district. Here is the list of all Malkangiri Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Malkangiri District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chitrakonda | 570 | 33,579 |
| 2 | Jodamba | 338 | 14,669 |
| 3 | Kalimela | 825 | 76,811 |
| 4 | M V 79 | 346 | 43,705 |
| 5 | Malkangiri | 1,191 | 1,77,657 |
| 6 | Mathili | 618 | 84,201 |
| 7 | Motu | 472 | 34,876 |
| 8 | Mudulipada | 420 | 29,614 |
| 9 | Orkel | 441 | 74,584 |
| 10 | Paparmetla | 221 | 15,232 |
| 11 | Podia | 348 | 28,264 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Malkangiri is the largest tehsil in malkangiri district by both area and population. Paparmetla is the smallest tehsil in malkangiri district by area, while Jodamba is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Malkangiri | Malkangiri |
| Smallest Tehsil | Paparmetla | Paparmetla |
Population of Malkangiri District
The population of Malkangiri offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Malkangiri, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,13,192 | 5,63,664 | 49,528 |
| Total Male Population | 3,03,624 | 2,77,901 | 25,723 |
| Total Female Population | 3,09,568 | 2,85,763 | 23,805 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,09,092 | 1,02,265 | 6,827 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 54,770 | 51,263 | 3,507 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 54,322 | 51,002 | 3,320 |
| Literate Population | 2,44,706 | 2,12,881 | 31,825 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,47,001 | 1,28,473 | 18,528 |
| Literate Female Population | 97,705 | 84,408 | 13,297 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,68,486 | 3,50,783 | 17,703 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,56,623 | 1,49,428 | 7,195 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,11,863 | 2,01,355 | 10,508 |
| Households | 1,37,599 | 1,26,225 | 11,374 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Malkangiri district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Malkangiri district is 6,13,192, including 3,03,624 males and 3,09,568 females. In rural areas, it is 5,63,664, including 2,77,901 males and 2,85,763 females. In urban areas, it is 49,528, including 25,723 males and 23,805 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Malkangiri district is 1,09,092, including 54,770 boys and 54,322 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,02,265, including 51,263 boys and 51,002 girls. In urban areas, it is 6,827, including 3,507 boys and 3,320 girls.
- Literate population in Malkangiri district is around 2,44,706, including 1,47,001 males and 97,705 females. In rural areas, it is 2,12,881, including 1,28,473 males and 84,408 females. In urban areas, it is 31,825, including 18,528 males and 13,297 females.
- Illiterate population in Malkangiri district is about 3,68,486, including 1,56,623 males and 2,11,863 females. In rural areas, it is 3,50,783, including 1,49,428 males and 2,01,355 females. In urban areas, it is 17,703, including 7,195 males and 10,508 females.
- There are about 1,37,599 households in Malkangiri district, including 1,26,225 in rural areas and 11,374 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Malkangiri. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,38,295 | 1,22,797 | 15,498 |
| SC Male Population | 70,052 | 62,250 | 7,802 |
| SC Female Population | 68,243 | 60,547 | 7,696 |
| Total ST Population | 3,54,614 | 3,46,465 | 8,149 |
| ST Male Population | 1,71,717 | 1,67,644 | 4,073 |
| ST Female Population | 1,82,897 | 1,78,821 | 4,076 |
| Population Density | 106 / km² | 98 / km² | 2,007 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Malkangiri district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Malkangiri district is approximately 1,38,295, including 70,052 males and 68,243 females. In rural areas, it is 1,22,797, including 62,250 males and 60,547 females. In urban areas, it is 15,498, including 7,802 males and 7,696 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Malkangiri district is about 3,54,614, including 1,71,717 males and 1,82,897 females. In rural areas, it is 3,46,465, including 1,67,644 males and 1,78,821 females. In urban areas, it is 8,149, including 4,073 males and 4,076 females.
- Overall population density of Malkangiri district is around 106 people per km². Rural areas have about 98 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,007 people per km².