Itamati
Itamati 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 Itamati Block (CD) is 03029. The total area of Itamati Tehsil is 82 km², which includes 77.31 km² of rural area and 4.53 km² of urban area. Itamati has a sex ratio of approximately 885 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Itamati Tehsil
Itamati Tehsil has a total of 57 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 Itamati Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adabandh | Ikiri | Nayagarh (13 km) |
| 2 | Arjunpur | Saranakul | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 3 | Badapandusar | Badapandusara | Nayagarh (6 km) |
| 4 | Baghara | Biruda | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 5 | Balikudia | Gadadharaprasad | Nayagarh (7 km) |
| 6 | Banamalipur | Saranakul | Nayagarh (12 km) |
| 7 | Barabanka | Saradhapur | Nayagarh (8 km) |
| 8 | Barbati | Laxmiprasad | Nayagarh (6 km) |
| 9 | Baunsiapada | Baunsiapada | Nayagarh (9 km) |
| 10 | Bijipur | Saranakul | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 11 | Biruda | Biruda | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 12 | Champatipur | Champatipur | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 13 | Chandrasekharpur | Gambharidhi | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 14 | Damodarpur | Saradhapur | Nayagarh (8 km) |
| 15 | Dengeragodi | Itamati | Nayagarh (6 km) |
| 16 | Deuliamrutmanohi | Gambharidhi | Nayagarh (13 km) |
| 17 | Gadadharprasad | Gadadharaprasad | Nayagarh (7 km) |
| 18 | Gambharidihi | Gambharidhi | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 19 | Gobindpur | Gadadharaprasad | Nayagarh (8 km) |
| 20 | Godikhol | Biruda | Nayagarh (14 km) |
| 21 | Gopalpur | Saranakul | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 22 | Harekrushnapur | Badapandusara | Nayagarh (7 km) |
| 23 | Haripur | Haripur | Nayagarh (6 km) |
| 24 | Ikiri | Ikiri | Nayagarh (12 km) |
| 25 | Itamati | Itamati | Itamati |
| 26 | Jaganathpur | Saranakul | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 27 | Jamusahi | Khuntubandha | Nayagarh (13 km) |
| 28 | Jharpada | Biruda | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 29 | Kautara | Saranakul | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 30 | Khairpati | Ikiri | Nayagarh (15 km) |
| 31 | Khedaberana | Natugaon | Nayagarh (13 km) |
| 32 | Krushnadeipur | Gambharidhi | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 33 | Krushnaprasad | Lathipada | Nayagarh (6 km) |
| 34 | Lathipada | Lathipada | Nayagarh (8 km) |
| 35 | Melamba | Saradhapur | Nayagarh (9 km) |
| 36 | Mrutyunjaypur | Badapandusara | Nayagarh (7 km) |
| 37 | Nachhipur | Ikiri | Nayagarh (14 km) |
| 38 | Nagapur | Lathipada | Nayagarh (2 km) |
| 39 | Nandapur | Gambharidhi | Nayagarh (12 km) |
| 40 | Natugaon | Natugaon | Nayagarh (11 km) |
| 41 | Nuagaon | Ikiri | Nayagarh (9 km) |
| 42 | Patachandiprasad | Baunsiapada | Nayagarh (8 km) |
| 43 | Pelagunthuni | Natugaon | Nayagarh (30 km) |
| 44 | Pratapprasad | Itamati | Nayagarh (4 km) |
| 45 | Pursotampur | Baunsiapada | Nayagarh (7 km) |
| 46 | Sajanapada | Natugaon | Nayagarh (12 km) |
| 47 | Saluni | Natugaon | Nayagarh (8 km) |
| 48 | Sanapandusar | Badapandusara | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 49 | Saradhapur | Saradhapur | Nayagarh (9 km) |
| 50 | Sarankul Oraf Jahnipada | Saranakul | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 51 | Sarapada | Badapandusara | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 52 | Shyamaghanapur | Saranakul | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 53 | Subalaya | Natugaon | Nayagarh (12 km) |
| 54 | Sukalagadia | Gadadharaprasad | Nayagarh (6 km) |
| 55 | Sunanati | Badapandusara | Nayagarh (10 km) |
| 56 | Tentuliapalli | Ikiri | Nayagarh (13 km) |
| 57 | Tipura | Ikiri | Nayagarh (15 km) |
Population of Itamati Tehsil
The population profile of Itamati 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 Itamati 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 | 71,641 | 61,324 | 10,317 |
| Male Population | 37,987 | 32,591 | 5,396 |
| Female Population | 33,654 | 28,733 | 4,921 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,445 | 6,386 | 1,059 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,038 | 3,469 | 569 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,407 | 2,917 | 490 |
| Literate Population | 54,483 | 46,535 | 7,948 |
| Literate Male Population | 31,074 | 26,680 | 4,394 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,409 | 19,855 | 3,554 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,158 | 14,789 | 2,369 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,913 | 5,911 | 1,002 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,245 | 8,878 | 1,367 |
| Total Households | 16,960 | 14,748 | 2,212 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Itamati Tehsil is around 71,641 people. This includes 37,987 males and 33,654 females. Rural population is about 61,324 (32,591 males and 28,733 females), while urban population is nearly 10,317 (5,396 males and 4,921 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,445 of the population, with 4,038 boys and 3,407 girls. Rural areas have 6,386 children, and urban areas have about 1,059 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 54,483 literate people in Itamati Tehsil, including 31,074 literate males and 23,409 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 46,535 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,948 people.
- About 17,158 people in Itamati Tehsil are not literate, including 6,913 males and 10,245 females. Rural areas include 14,789 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,369 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,960 households, with 14,748 in villages and 2,212 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Itamati 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 | 6,625 | 5,583 | 1,042 |
| SC Male Population | 3,448 | 2,928 | 520 |
| SC Female Population | 3,177 | 2,655 | 522 |
| Total ST Population | 49 | 49 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 22 | 22 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 27 | 27 | N/A |
| Population Density | 875 / km² | 793 / km² | 2,277 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Itamati Tehsil is approximately 6,625 people, including 3,448 males and 3,177 females. Around 5,583 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,042 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Itamati Tehsil is about 49 people, including 22 males and 27 females. Around 49 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 875 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 793 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,277 people per sq. km.