Andirakanch
Andirakanch is a Town and Tehsil in Rayagada 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 Andirakanch Block (CD) is 03178. The total area of Andirakanch Tehsil is 134 km². Andirakanch has a sex ratio of approximately 1048 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Andirakanch Tehsil
Andirakanch Tehsil has a total of 41 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 Andirakanch Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambiligada Tunda | Kodipari | Rayagada (82 km) |
| 2 | Andirakancha | Maikanch | Rayagada (98 km) |
| 3 | Badakumuli | Kodipari | Rayagada (80 km) |
| 4 | Barajakhal | Kodipari | Rayagada (35 km) |
| 5 | Bhangamunda | Maikanch | Rayagada (86 km) |
| 6 | Bhejapadar | Dongasil | Rayagada (30 km) |
| 7 | Champadar | Kodipari | Rayagada (101 km) |
| 8 | Chiker | Kodipari | Rayagada (99 km) |
| 9 | Chilipadar | Kodipari | Rayagada (40 km) |
| 10 | Dandamunda | Kodipari | Rayagada (98 km) |
| 11 | Dudighat | Kodipari | Rayagada (103 km) |
| 12 | Gaimundatunda | Kodipari | Rayagada (83 km) |
| 13 | Hatikhaman | Kodipari | Rayagada (100 km) |
| 14 | Jhirigam | Talajhiri | Rayagada (95 km) |
| 15 | Jodipadar | Tikiri | Rayagada (77 km) |
| 16 | Jogiparitunda | Kodipari | Rayagada (97 km) |
| 17 | Kalandiamba Panjar | Kodipari | Rayagada (38 km) |
| 18 | Kanchaguma | Maikanch | Rayagada (95 km) |
| 19 | Karanjakupakhal | Maikanch | Rayagada (107 km) |
| 20 | Katali | Maikanch | Rayagada (90 km) |
| 21 | Katalidakhilnarangajodi | Maikanch | Rayagada (92 km) |
| 22 | Kodikitunda | Kodipari | Rayagada (79 km) |
| 23 | Kodipari | Kodipari | Rayagada (76 km) |
| 24 | Kutakhal | Maikanch | Rayagada (102 km) |
| 25 | Kutrajhiri | Maikanch | Rayagada (96 km) |
| 26 | Kuturaguda | Gorakhapur | Rayagada (28 km) |
| 27 | Ladiguda | Kodipari | Rayagada (75 km) |
| 28 | Lundrukona | Maikanch | Rayagada (116 km) |
| 29 | Maikancha | Maikanch | Rayagada (92 km) |
| 30 | Mallijharana | Kodipari | Rayagada (73 km) |
| 31 | Narangjodi | Kodipari | Rayagada (80 km) |
| 32 | Nuagam | Godiballi | Rayagada (92 km) |
| 33 | Odajal | Kodipari | Rayagada (105 km) |
| 34 | Paikakupakhal | Maikanch | Rayagada (105 km) |
| 35 | Peringini | Kodipari | Rayagada (84 km) |
| 36 | Podhabandha | Maikanch | Rayagada (86 km) |
| 37 | Rata Chuan | Kodipari | Rayagada (76 km) |
| 38 | Raulighati | Kodipari | Rayagada (30 km) |
| 39 | Sanakumuli Alias Dhangarisil | Kodipari | Rayagada (80 km) |
| 40 | Shikarlatapadar | Maikanch | Rayagada (116 km) |
| 41 | Silapas | Kodipari | Rayagada (103 km) |
Population of Andirakanch Tehsil
The population profile of Andirakanch 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 Andirakanch 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 | 15,258 | 15,258 | N/A |
| Male Population | 7,449 | 7,449 | N/A |
| Female Population | 7,809 | 7,809 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,783 | 2,783 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,406 | 1,406 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,377 | 1,377 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 4,433 | 4,433 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 2,998 | 2,998 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 1,435 | 1,435 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 10,825 | 10,825 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,451 | 4,451 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,374 | 6,374 | N/A |
| Total Households | 3,798 | 3,798 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 15,258 people. Includes nearly 7,449 males and 7,809 females. Rural population is about 15,258 people.
- There are around 2,783 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,406 boys and 1,377 girls.
- Literate population is about 4,433 people. Non-literate population is around 10,825 people.
- There are nearly 3,798 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Andirakanch 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 | 3,428 | 3,428 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,672 | 1,672 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,756 | 1,756 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 8,545 | 8,545 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 4,170 | 4,170 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,375 | 4,375 | N/A |
| Population Density | 114 / km² | 114 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Andirakanch Tehsil is approximately 3,428 people, including 1,672 males and 1,756 females. Around 3,428 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Andirakanch Tehsil is about 8,545 people, including 4,170 males and 4,375 females. Around 8,545 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 114 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 114 people per sq. km.