Tentulikhunti
Tentulikhunti 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 Tentulikhunti Block (CD) is 03197. The total area of Tentulikhunti Tehsil is 246 km². Tentulikhunti has a sex ratio of approximately 1038 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tentulikhunti Tehsil
Tentulikhunti Tehsil has a total of 50 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 Tentulikhunti Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchala Guma | Anchalagumma | Nabarangapur (24 km) |
| 2 | Antasor | Dahana | Nabarangapur (18 km) |
| 3 | Aunlibhata | Amlabhatta | Nabarangapur (26 km) |
| 4 | Baragam | Mentri | Nabarangapur (20 km) |
| 5 | Bharanpur | Anchalagumma | Nabarangapur (24 km) |
| 6 | Charamula | Digi | Nabarangapur (30 km) |
| 7 | Dahana | Dahana | Nabarangapur (17 km) |
| 8 | Dangasil | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (30 km) |
| 9 | Dhandra | Dhandra | Nabarangapur (10 km) |
| 10 | Digi | Digi | Nabarangapur (31 km) |
| 11 | Dukhuguda | Kangra | Nabarangapur (20 km) |
| 12 | Gudara | Patraput | Nabarangapur (39 km) |
| 13 | Hirimimunda | Anchalagumma | Nabarangapur (23 km) |
| 14 | Janiguda | Kangra | Nabarangapur (22 km) |
| 15 | Jharigumma | Jharigumma | Nabarangapur (31 km) |
| 16 | Kamata | Kamta | Nabarangapur (25 km) |
| 17 | Kanhai Munda | Lamtaguda | Nabarangapur (29 km) |
| 18 | Kantagam | Kantagam | Nabarangapur (23 km) |
| 19 | Karlichuan | Digi | Nabarangapur (24 km) |
| 20 | Khandia Guda | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (27 km) |
| 21 | Khunti Padar | Pujariguda | Nabarangapur (22 km) |
| 22 | Kongra | Kangra | Nabarangapur (15 km) |
| 23 | Kurumakot | Pujariguda | Nabarangapur (22 km) |
| 24 | Kusumi | Kamta | Nabarangapur (24 km) |
| 25 | Lakadi Pala | Kangra | Nabarangapur (21 km) |
| 26 | Madagulumi | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (29 km) |
| 27 | Mangardhara | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (40 km) |
| 28 | Marali | Dahana | Nabarangapur (18 km) |
| 29 | Mengra | Patraput | Nabarangapur (24 km) |
| 30 | Mentri | Mentri | Nabarangapur (20 km) |
| 31 | Merakani | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (38 km) |
| 32 | Meranas | Dahana | Nabarangapur (18 km) |
| 33 | Munda Guda | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (34 km) |
| 34 | Nua Pujariguda | Patraput | Nabarangapur (24 km) |
| 35 | Nuagan | Dahana | Nabarangapur (18 km) |
| 36 | Olama | Kangra | Nabarangapur (20 km) |
| 37 | Panaspadar | Digi | Nabarangapur (30 km) |
| 38 | Pathanguda | Mentri | Nabarangapur (24 km) |
| 39 | Patharlasa | Dhandra | Nabarangapur (18 km) |
| 40 | Patrapur | Patraput | Nabarangapur (22 km) |
| 41 | Pitakumuli | Dhandra | Nabarangapur (16 km) |
| 42 | Pujariguda | Pujariguda | Nabarangapur (21 km) |
| 43 | Rasiaguda | Nandahandi | Nabarangapur (16 km) |
| 44 | Salapa | Digi | Nabarangapur (25 km) |
| 45 | Tabha Padar | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (40 km) |
| 46 | Tentulikhunti | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (23 km) |
| 47 | Timanpur | Patraput | Nabarangapur (20 km) |
| 48 | Turunji | Dhandra | Nabarangapur (19 km) |
| 49 | Udayapur | Tentulikhunti | Nabarangapur (22 km) |
| 50 | Umuri | Anchalagumma | Nabarangapur (23 km) |
Population of Tentulikhunti Tehsil
The population profile of Tentulikhunti 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 Tentulikhunti 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 | 70,316 | 70,316 | N/A |
| Male Population | 34,497 | 34,497 | N/A |
| Female Population | 35,819 | 35,819 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,745 | 10,745 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,310 | 5,310 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,435 | 5,435 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 31,219 | 31,219 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 18,825 | 18,825 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 12,394 | 12,394 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 39,097 | 39,097 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,672 | 15,672 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,425 | 23,425 | N/A |
| Total Households | 17,178 | 17,178 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 70,316 people. Includes nearly 34,497 males and 35,819 females. Rural population is about 70,316 people.
- There are around 10,745 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,310 boys and 5,435 girls.
- Literate population is about 31,219 people. Non-literate population is around 39,097 people.
- There are nearly 17,178 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tentulikhunti 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 | 9,968 | 9,968 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,882 | 4,882 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,086 | 5,086 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 35,259 | 35,259 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 17,232 | 17,232 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 18,027 | 18,027 | N/A |
| Population Density | 286 / km² | 286 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tentulikhunti Tehsil is approximately 9,968 people, including 4,882 males and 5,086 females. Around 9,968 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tentulikhunti Tehsil is about 35,259 people, including 17,232 males and 18,027 females. Around 35,259 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 286 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 286 people per sq. km.