Paparmetla
Paparmetla 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 Paparmetla Block (CD) is 03224. The total area of Paparmetla Tehsil is 221 km². Paparmetla has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Paparmetla Tehsil
Paparmetla Tehsil has a total of 87 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 Paparmetla Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anibirida | Ralegada | Balimela (75 km) |
| 2 | Arnabeta | Badapada | Balimela (30 km) |
| 3 | Badapada | Badapada | Balimela (24 km) |
| 4 | Badaput | Badapada | Balimela (25 km) |
| 5 | Baghapahada | Nakamamudi | Balimela (19 km) |
| 6 | Bailiguma | Badapada | Balimela (25 km) |
| 7 | Bangurusudha | Ralegada | Balimela (30 km) |
| 8 | Banjholi | Ralegada | Balimela (34 km) |
| 9 | Batankiaguda | Nakamamudi | Balimela (19 km) |
| 10 | Bateru | Ralegada | Balimela (65 km) |
| 11 | Bhaluguda | Pandripani | Balimela (45 km) |
| 12 | Bhimaram | Papermetla | Balimela (30 km) |
| 13 | Bidarpakhana | Papermetla | Balimela (40 km) |
| 14 | Chikipanesa | Ralegada | Balimela (45 km) |
| 15 | Chintalori | Papermetla | Balimela (34 km) |
| 16 | Chintandoli | Ralegada | Balimela (45 km) |
| 17 | Chitangachilika | Ralegada | Balimela (65 km) |
| 18 | Chitanguru | Ralegada | Balimela (38 km) |
| 19 | Dabalpahada | Ralegada | Balimela (32 km) |
| 20 | Dabuguda | Parkhanmalla | Balimela (47 km) |
| 21 | Dandalagundhi | Ralegada | Balimela (35 km) |
| 22 | Dolimamudi | Ralegada | Balimela (40 km) |
| 23 | Donkataru | Ralegada | Balimela (50 km) |
| 24 | Dudhapalli | Papermetla | Balimela (40 km) |
| 25 | Eskapali | Ralegada | Balimela (30 km) |
| 26 | Gandhiguda | Papermetla | Balimela (42 km) |
| 27 | Ganmetpada | Kapatuti | Balimela (49 km) |
| 28 | Garidibandha | Ralegada | Balimela (16 km) |
| 29 | Ghisingibeda | Nakamamudi | Balimela (19 km) |
| 30 | Godamadugulu | Ralegada | Balimela (42 km) |
| 31 | Gunamba | Ralegada | Balimela (55 km) |
| 32 | Hantalguda | Jodamba | Balimela (32 km) |
| 33 | Hatipadar | Badapadar | Balimela (20 km) |
| 34 | Iskabandha | Ralegada | Balimela (46 km) |
| 35 | Jajpalam | Jodamba | Balimela (42 km) |
| 36 | Jamujodi | Papermetla | Balimela (42 km) |
| 37 | Janbai | Badapadar | Balimela (20 km) |
| 38 | Jantapai | Papermetla | Balimela (32 km) |
| 39 | Jumdama | Ralegada | Balimela (50 km) |
| 40 | Kadaguma | Badapada | Balimela (32 km) |
| 41 | Kadalibandha | Papermetla | Balimela (52 km) |
| 42 | Kadamjhola | Ralegada | Balimela (38 km) |
| 43 | Kandhasuapali | Ralegada | Balimela (45 km) |
| 44 | Karlamal | Badapada | Balimela (28 km) |
| 45 | Katapali | Ralegada | Balimela (33 km) |
| 46 | Kerapalli | Ralegada | Balimela (55 km) |
| 47 | Khajuriguma | Badapada | Balimela (24 km) |
| 48 | Korlamal | Badapada | Balimela (29 km) |
| 49 | Kotauru | Ralegada | Balimela (50 km) |
| 50 | Kukuluguda | Ralegada | Balimela (50 km) |
| 51 | Kuniguda | Papermetla | Balimela (31 km) |
| 52 | Kutedurubandha | Ralegada | Balimela (45 km) |
| 53 | Lauguda | Papermetla | Balimela (28 km) |
| 54 | Limatang | Ralegada | Balimela (10 km) |
| 55 | Lochapani | Papermetla | Balimela (35 km) |
| 56 | Luharam | Ralegada | Balimela (35 km) |
| 57 | Maliguda | Badapada | Balimela (30 km) |
| 58 | Mandapali | Ralegada | Balimela (45 km) |
| 59 | Metaguda | Badapadar | Balimela (16 km) |
| 60 | Mutamba | Badapada | Balimela (26 km) |
| 61 | Nerudupali | Ralegada | Balimela (54 km) |
| 62 | Nuadoliamb | Papermetla | Balimela (34 km) |
| 63 | Nuaguda | Papermetla | Balimela (23 km) |
| 64 | Nuatekpadar | Ralegada | Balimela (34 km) |
| 65 | Paneshgandhi | Badapadar | Balimela (25 km) |
| 66 | Papermenta | Papermetla | Balimela (30 km) |
| 67 | Pedalanka | Kapatuti | Balimela (38 km) |
| 68 | Pelangrai | Ralegada | Balimela (32 km) |
| 69 | Phulagandhi | Badapadar | Balimela (18 km) |
| 70 | Pitamari | Ralegada | Balimela (38 km) |
| 71 | Purulubandha | Papermetla | Balimela (33 km) |
| 72 | R F Beat | Ralegada | Balimela (17 km) |
| 73 | Ralegeda | Ralegada | Balimela (54 km) |
| 74 | Sarkubanda | Ralegada | Balimela (28 km) |
| 75 | Sikatpali | Ralegada | Balimela (35 km) |
| 76 | Siliguma | Badapada | Balimela (30 km) |
| 77 | Singavaram | Ralegada | Balimela (43 km) |
| 78 | Suapali | Ralegada | Balimela (56 km) |
| 79 | Sunagoi | Ralegada | Malkangiri (60 km) |
| 80 | Surubandha | Ralegada | Balimela (35 km) |
| 81 | Tamerpalli | Ralegada | Balimela (25 km) |
| 82 | Tatiparu | Ralegada | Balimela (32 km) |
| 83 | Tekpadar | Ralegada | Balimela (32 km) |
| 84 | Telal | Ralegada | Balimela (45 km) |
| 85 | Tentaguda | Papermetla | Balimela (28 km) |
| 86 | Tentuliguda | Papermetla | Balimela (40 km) |
| 87 | Tialamamudi | Kapatuti | Balimela (18 km) |
Population of Paparmetla Tehsil
The population profile of Paparmetla 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 Paparmetla 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 | 15,232 | 15,232 | N/A |
| Male Population | 7,503 | 7,503 | N/A |
| Female Population | 7,729 | 7,729 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,056 | 3,056 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,541 | 1,541 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,515 | 1,515 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,602 | 3,602 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 2,312 | 2,312 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 1,290 | 1,290 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 11,630 | 11,630 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,191 | 5,191 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,439 | 6,439 | N/A |
| Total Households | 3,351 | 3,351 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 15,232 people. Includes nearly 7,503 males and 7,729 females. Rural population is about 15,232 people.
- There are around 3,056 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,541 boys and 1,515 girls.
- Literate population is about 3,602 people. Non-literate population is around 11,630 people.
- There are nearly 3,351 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Paparmetla 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 | 1,126 | 1,126 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 541 | 541 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 585 | 585 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 13,518 | 13,518 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 6,617 | 6,617 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 6,901 | 6,901 | N/A |
| Population Density | 69 / km² | 69 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Paparmetla Tehsil is approximately 1,126 people, including 541 males and 585 females. Around 1,126 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Paparmetla Tehsil is about 13,518 people, including 6,617 males and 6,901 females. Around 13,518 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 69 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 69 people per sq. km.