Motu
Motu is a Town and Tehsil in Malkangiri 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 Motu Block (CD) is 03230. The total area of Motu Tehsil is 472 km². Motu has a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Motu Tehsil
Motu Tehsil has a total of 56 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 Motu Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alma | Mottu | Malkangiri (93 km) |
| 2 | Anantapalli | Malavaram | Malkangiri (61 km) |
| 3 | Bapanguda | Gangala | Malkangiri (95 km) |
| 4 | Baribancha | Mottu | Malkangiri (101 km) |
| 5 | Basantinagar | Lugel | Malkangiri (85 km) |
| 6 | Berenpalli | Malavaram | Malkangiri (75 km) |
| 7 | Binayakpur | Mottu | Malkangiri (97 km) |
| 8 | Dopenkonda | Malavaram | Malkangiri (88 km) |
| 9 | Engulukunda | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (47 km) |
| 10 | Eraganda | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (76 km) |
| 11 | Goreshpalli | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (28 km) |
| 12 | Kadamaliguda | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (54 km) |
| 13 | Kamalpuram | Mottu | Malkangiri (20 km) |
| 14 | Kandapally | Tandbai | Malkangiri (95 km) |
| 15 | Kantabanjiguda | Manyamkunda | Balimela (68 km) |
| 16 | Katagura | Mottu | Malkangiri (101 km) |
| 17 | Koikonda | Maharajapalli | Malkangiri (65 km) |
| 18 | Krushnanagar | Lugel | Malkangiri (82 km) |
| 19 | Kushanapaly | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (113 km) |
| 20 | Kusumput | Serpalli | Balimela (65 km) |
| 21 | Lachhipuram | Mottu | Malkangiri (96 km) |
| 22 | Laxmanguda | Mottu | Malkangiri (92 km) |
| 23 | Lugel | Lugel | Malkangiri (49 km) |
| 24 | Madiguru | Mottu | Malkangiri (18 km) |
| 25 | Maharajpalli | Maharajapalli | Malkangiri (70 km) |
| 26 | Malabharam | Malavaram | Malkangiri (47 km) |
| 27 | Manyamkonda | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (60 km) |
| 28 | Manyankunda | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (51 km) |
| 29 | Mesaguda | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (93 km) |
| 30 | Motu | Mottu | Malkangiri (98 km) |
| 31 | Mpv 55 | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (91 km) |
| 32 | Mpv 57 | Mottu | Malkangiri (95 km) |
| 33 | Mpv 78 | Mottu | Malkangiri (95 km) |
| 34 | Mpv 81 | Lugel | Malkangiri (85 km) |
| 35 | Mukanpalli | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (25 km) |
| 36 | Muraliguda | Mottu | Malkangiri (92 km) |
| 37 | Nilakota | Malavaram | Malkangiri (45 km) |
| 38 | Nuaguda | Mottu | Malkangiri (94 km) |
| 39 | Padampur | Pusuguda | Balimela (68 km) |
| 40 | Pendikonda | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (56 km) |
| 41 | Penkurai | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (60 km) |
| 42 | Peta | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (91 km) |
| 43 | Phulkonkonda | Lugel | Malkangiri (72 km) |
| 44 | Poluru | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (90 km) |
| 45 | Potteru | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (59 km) |
| 46 | Pusuguda | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (78 km) |
| 47 | Rambharam | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (91 km) |
| 48 | Reddipal | Mottu | Malkangiri (95 km) |
| 49 | Sarbanpaly | Malavaram | Malkangiri (55 km) |
| 50 | Silaguda | Bapanpalli | Malkangiri (94 km) |
| 51 | Singrajkota | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (64 km) |
| 52 | Sunabeda | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (17 km) |
| 53 | Tendraspaly | Malavaram | Malkangiri (52 km) |
| 54 | Tindraspally | Materu | Malkangiri (70 km) |
| 55 | Togurkota | Manyamkunda | Malkangiri (115 km) |
| 56 | Uruballi | Pusuguda | Malkangiri (90 km) |
Population of Motu Tehsil
The population profile of Motu 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 Motu 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 | 34,876 | 34,876 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,403 | 17,403 | N/A |
| Female Population | 17,473 | 17,473 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,844 | 5,844 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,906 | 2,906 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,938 | 2,938 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 13,139 | 13,139 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 7,809 | 7,809 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 5,330 | 5,330 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 21,737 | 21,737 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,594 | 9,594 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 12,143 | 12,143 | N/A |
| Total Households | 7,909 | 7,909 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 34,876 people. Includes nearly 17,403 males and 17,473 females. Rural population is about 34,876 people.
- There are around 5,844 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,906 boys and 2,938 girls.
- Literate population is about 13,139 people. Non-literate population is around 21,737 people.
- There are nearly 7,909 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Motu 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 | 11,253 | 11,253 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,715 | 5,715 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,538 | 5,538 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 16,883 | 16,883 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 8,164 | 8,164 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,719 | 8,719 | N/A |
| Population Density | 74 / km² | 74 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Motu Tehsil is approximately 11,253 people, including 5,715 males and 5,538 females. Around 11,253 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Motu Tehsil is about 16,883 people, including 8,164 males and 8,719 females. Around 16,883 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 74 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 74 people per sq. km.