Banigochha

Banigochha is a Town and Tehsil in Nayagarh 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 Banigochha Block (CD) is 03024. The total area of Banigochha Tehsil is 350 km². Banigochha has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Banigochha Tehsil

Banigochha Tehsil has a total of 194 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 Banigochha Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Banigochha Tehsil

The population profile of Banigochha 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 Banigochha Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 26,348 people. Includes nearly 13,123 males and 13,225 females. Rural population is about 26,348 people.
• There are around 3,456 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,759 boys and 1,697 girls.
• Literate population is about 14,317 people. Non-literate population is around 12,031 people.
• There are nearly 6,684 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Banigochha 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Banigochha Tehsil is approximately 6,115 people, including 2,999 males and 3,116 females. Around 6,115 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Banigochha Tehsil is about 11,893 people, including 5,855 males and 6,038 females. Around 11,893 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 75 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 75 people per sq. km.