Muniguda

Muniguda 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 information the sub-district code of Muniguda Block (CD) is 03173. Total area of muniguda tehsil is 388 km² including 385.50 km² rural area and 2.70 km² urban area. Muniguda tehsil has a population of 55,233 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,346 while rural population is 46,887. Muniguda has a sex ratio of approximately 1044 females for every 1,000 males. Muniguda tehsil has a population density of 142.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,816 houses in the sub-district, including 2,072 urban houses and 10,744 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 46.93% population of muniguda tehsil is literate, out of which 55.83% males and 38.41% females are literate.

List of Villages in Muniguda Tehsil

Muniguda Tehsil has a total of 155 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 Muniguda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Muniguda Tehsil

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Muniguda Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.