Puttasing
Puttasing 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 Puttasing Block (CD) is 03186. The total area of Puttasing Tehsil is 388 km². Puttasing has a sex ratio of approximately 1028 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Puttasing Tehsil
Puttasing Tehsil has a total of 61 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 Puttasing Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abada | Sagada | Gunupur (32 km) |
| 2 | Abati | Sagada | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 3 | Ambabadi | Ghanantri | Gunupur (18 km) |
| 4 | Ankrelli | Titimiri | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 5 | Badamosingi | Tolana | Gunupur (20 km) |
| 6 | Barei | Puttasing | Gunupur (21 km) |
| 7 | Bhimapur | Bhimpur | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 8 | Bhimapurguda | Titimiri | Gunupur (29 km) |
| 9 | Dengakul | Tolana | Gunupur (37 km) |
| 10 | Denginigarjang | Kulusingh | Gunupur (18 km) |
| 11 | Engarba | Titimiri | Gunupur (20 km) |
| 12 | Gade | Kulusingh | Gunupur (16 km) |
| 13 | Gailunga | Kulusingh | Gunupur (15 km) |
| 14 | Ghutana | Dombosora | Gunupur (18 km) |
| 15 | Gundurugan | Puttasing | Gunupur (22 km) |
| 16 | Jalatar | Jaltar | Gunupur (10 km) |
| 17 | Jamuguda | Jaltar | Gunupur (14 km) |
| 18 | Jhumpapur | Bhimpur | Gunupur (22 km) |
| 19 | Kadasi | Kulusingh | Gunupur (14 km) |
| 20 | Keraba | Sagada | Gunupur (24 km) |
| 21 | Khilamunda | Chinasari | Gunupur (15 km) |
| 22 | Kinthuda | Kulusingh | Gunupur (26 km) |
| 23 | Kinturanga | Tolana | Gunupur (19 km) |
| 24 | Kitunga | Tolana | Gunupur (19 km) |
| 25 | Kulusing | Kulusingh | Rayagada (22 km) |
| 26 | Kumbulusing | Puttasing | Gunupur (18 km) |
| 27 | Kurudi | Sagada | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 28 | Kusumapadar | Titimiri | Gunupur (29 km) |
| 29 | Kutuni | Chinasari | Gunupur (10 km) |
| 30 | Labba | Dombosora | Gunupur (185 km) |
| 31 | Lade | Puttasing | Gunupur (25 km) |
| 32 | Lakshmipur | Titimiri | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 33 | Malapadar | Bhimpur | Gunupur (15 km) |
| 34 | Manengulu | Puttasing | Gunupur (15 km) |
| 35 | Munda | Titimiri | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 36 | Nauda | Regeda | Gunupur (13 km) |
| 37 | Niluguda | Bhimpur | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 38 | Nuagan | Bhimpur | Gunupur (16 km) |
| 39 | Panasa | Jaltar | Gunupur (18 km) |
| 40 | Perenda | Chinasari | Gunupur (18 km) |
| 41 | Phulaphuti | Bhimpur | Gunupur (22 km) |
| 42 | Pindagudi | Bhimpur | Gunupur (35 km) |
| 43 | Puttasing | Puttasing | Gunupur (19 km) |
| 44 | Regadisingi | Sagada | Gunupur (20 km) |
| 45 | Rejingatal | Puttasing | Gunupur (18 km) |
| 46 | Sagada | Sagada | Gunupur (26 km) |
| 47 | Sankeri | Bhimpur | Gunupur (28 km) |
| 48 | Sariguma | Bhimpur | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 49 | Seema | Bhimpur | Gunupur (16 km) |
| 50 | Sindhuba | Sagada | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 51 | Singpadar | Titimiri | Gunupur (30 km) |
| 52 | Tada | Kulusingh | Gunupur (20 km) |
| 53 | Tadar | Tolana | Gunupur (22 km) |
| 54 | Tarabil | Sagada | Gunupur (22 km) |
| 55 | Taragisingi | Jaltar | Gunupur (15 km) |
| 56 | Taramal | Ghanantri | Gunupur (16 km) |
| 57 | Tarigising | Tolana | Gunupur (22 km) |
| 58 | Tiniamba | Bhimpur | Gunupur (32 km) |
| 59 | Titimiri | Titimiri | Gunupur (29 km) |
| 60 | Tolana | Tolana | Gunupur (14 km) |
| 61 | Udapgarjang | Kulusingh | Gunupur (19 km) |
Population of Puttasing Tehsil
The population profile of Puttasing 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 Puttasing 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 | 39,390 | 39,390 | N/A |
| Male Population | 19,418 | 19,418 | N/A |
| Female Population | 19,972 | 19,972 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,560 | 6,560 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,416 | 3,416 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,144 | 3,144 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 13,802 | 13,802 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 8,688 | 8,688 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 5,114 | 5,114 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 25,588 | 25,588 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,730 | 10,730 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,858 | 14,858 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,497 | 8,497 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 39,390 people. Includes nearly 19,418 males and 19,972 females. Rural population is about 39,390 people.
- There are around 6,560 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,416 boys and 3,144 girls.
- Literate population is about 13,802 people. Non-literate population is around 25,588 people.
- There are nearly 8,497 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Puttasing 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 | 494 | 494 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 265 | 265 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 229 | 229 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 34,194 | 34,194 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 16,814 | 16,814 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 17,380 | 17,380 | N/A |
| Population Density | 102 / km² | 102 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Puttasing Tehsil is approximately 494 people, including 265 males and 229 females. Around 494 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Puttasing Tehsil is about 34,194 people, including 16,814 males and 17,380 females. Around 34,194 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 102 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 102 people per sq. km.