Kosagumuda
Kosagumuda is a Town and Tehsil in Nabarangapur 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 Kosagumuda Block (CD) is 03195. The total area of Kosagumuda Tehsil is 413 km². Kosagumuda has a sex ratio of approximately 1026 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kosagumuda Tehsil
Kosagumuda Tehsil has a total of 72 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 Kosagumuda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alupodar | Binjili | Nabarangapur (72 km) |
| 2 | Amodapatighatchura | Binjili | Nabarangapur (65 km) |
| 3 | Anchala | Badambada | Nabarangapur (50 km) |
| 4 | Aunli | Majhidhanua | Nabarangapur (55 km) |
| 5 | Badamoda | Badambada | Nabarangapur (52 km) |
| 6 | Badasirisiaguda | Metigm Karagam | Nabarangapur (58 km) |
| 7 | Bajargad | Kosagumuda | Nabarangapur (40 km) |
| 8 | Balenga | Balenga | Nabarangapur (44 km) |
| 9 | Bamuni | Bamuni | Nabarangapur (60 km) |
| 10 | Bansuli | Santoshapur | Nabarangapur (48 km) |
| 11 | Baraguda | Balenga | Nabarangapur (50 km) |
| 12 | Barogam | Ukiapalli | Nabarangapur (62 km) |
| 13 | Belputi | Temara | Nabarangapur (47 km) |
| 14 | Bhainsabeda | Majhidhanua | Nabarangapur (57 km) |
| 15 | Binjili | Binjili | Nabarangapur (57 km) |
| 16 | Chatalahandi | Bamuni | Nabarangapur (58 km) |
| 17 | Chhelipadar | Kosagumuda | Nabarangapur (36 km) |
| 18 | Churahandi | Temara | Nabarangapur (49 km) |
| 19 | Churuchunda | Rajoda | Nabarangapur (49 km) |
| 20 | Duragam | Butimajhisemala | Nabarangapur (52 km) |
| 21 | Gengaraguda | Kosagumuda | Nabarangapur (31 km) |
| 22 | Ghatakusumi | Binjili | Nabarangapur (70 km) |
| 23 | Ghatbasuli | Ukiapalli | Nabarangapur (65 km) |
| 24 | Ghodadhanua | Santoshapur | Nabarangapur (52 km) |
| 25 | Gojagam | Ukiapalli | Nabarangapur (57 km) |
| 26 | Gumundoli | Modeigam | Nabarangapur (40 km) |
| 27 | Hardoli | Ukiapalli | Nabarangapur (54 km) |
| 28 | Jabaguda | Panduguda | Nabarangapur (52 km) |
| 29 | Janiguda | Santoshapur | Nabarangapur (54 km) |
| 30 | Junapani | Kosagumuda | Nabarangapur (41 km) |
| 31 | Keragam | Sanambada | Nabarangapur (42 km) |
| 32 | Keragan | Metigm Karagam | Nabarangapur (62 km) |
| 33 | Kerla | Bamuni | Nabarangapur (38 km) |
| 34 | Kidingpodar | Binjili | Nabarangapur (69 km) |
| 35 | Kidripalli | Badambada | Nabarangapur (50 km) |
| 36 | Kodabhata | Santoshapur | Nabarangapur (56 km) |
| 37 | Koromimutha Ghatchura | Binjili | Nabarangapur (70 km) |
| 38 | Kosagumuda | Kosagumuda | Nabarangapur (44 km) |
| 39 | Kusumapalli | Rajoda | Nabarangapur (32 km) |
| 40 | Kusumi | Temara | Nabarangapur (45 km) |
| 41 | Kutiguda | Panduguda | Nabarangapur (47 km) |
| 42 | Majhidhanua | Majhidhanua | Nabarangapur (51 km) |
| 43 | Majhiguda | Kosagumuda | Nabarangapur (39 km) |
| 44 | Maliatigan | Badambada | Nabarangapur (48 km) |
| 45 | Mankidi | Sanambada | Nabarangapur (58 km) |
| 46 | Mirimunda | Balenga | Nabarangapur (51 km) |
| 47 | Motigan | Metigam | Nabarangapur (52 km) |
| 48 | Mundidhanua | Majhidhanua | Nabarangapur (48 km) |
| 49 | Neigam | Sanambada | Nabarangapur (58 km) |
| 50 | Nenganal | Panduguda | Nabarangapur (32 km) |
| 51 | Nuaguda | Kodinga | Nabarangapur (32 km) |
| 52 | Padargan | Temara | Nabarangapur (51 km) |
| 53 | Paidapalli | Santoshapur | Nabarangapur (47 km) |
| 54 | Pakhanaguda | Kodinga | Nabarangapur (30 km) |
| 55 | Panduguda | Panduguda | Nabarangapur (30 km) |
| 56 | Parajaguda | Panduguda | Nabarangapur (40 km) |
| 57 | Pikaddhanua | Majhidhanua | Nabarangapur (50 km) |
| 58 | Polligam | Sanambada | Nabarangapur (57 km) |
| 59 | Rajoda | Rajoda | Nabarangapur (35 km) |
| 60 | Rampalli | Bamuni | Nabarangapur (32 km) |
| 61 | Rasiaguda | Bamuni | Nabarangapur (34 km) |
| 62 | Sanaamoda | Sanambada | Nabarangapur (55 km) |
| 63 | Sanasirisiaguda | Metigm Karagam | Nabarangapur (58 km) |
| 64 | Santoshpur | Santoshapur | Nabarangapur (46 km) |
| 65 | Saraladhanua | Majhidhanua | Nabarangapur (51 km) |
| 66 | Sikaraguda | Balenga | Nabarangapur (54 km) |
| 67 | Temra | Temara | Nabarangapur (49 km) |
| 68 | Tikirachura | Binjili | Nabarangapur (58 km) |
| 69 | Tikrakusumi | Binjili | Nabarangapur (65 km) |
| 70 | Tusiguda | Rajoda | Nabarangapur (33 km) |
| 71 | Ukiapalli | Ukiapalli | Nabarangapur (60 km) |
| 72 | Umargan | Badambada | Nabarangapur (52 km) |
Population of Kosagumuda Tehsil
The population profile of Kosagumuda 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 Kosagumuda 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 | 93,166 | 93,166 | N/A |
| Male Population | 45,968 | 45,968 | N/A |
| Female Population | 47,198 | 47,198 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,076 | 16,076 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,009 | 8,009 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,067 | 8,067 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 27,197 | 27,197 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 17,173 | 17,173 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,024 | 10,024 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 65,969 | 65,969 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 28,795 | 28,795 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 37,174 | 37,174 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,238 | 20,238 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 93,166 people. Includes nearly 45,968 males and 47,198 females. Rural population is about 93,166 people.
- There are around 16,076 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,009 boys and 8,067 girls.
- Literate population is about 27,197 people. Non-literate population is around 65,969 people.
- There are nearly 20,238 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kosagumuda 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 | 12,872 | 12,872 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,322 | 6,322 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,550 | 6,550 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 57,803 | 57,803 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 28,510 | 28,510 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 29,293 | 29,293 | N/A |
| Population Density | 226 / km² | 226 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kosagumuda Tehsil is approximately 12,872 people, including 6,322 males and 6,550 females. Around 12,872 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kosagumuda Tehsil is about 57,803 people, including 28,510 males and 29,293 females. Around 57,803 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 226 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 226 people per sq. km.