Seskhal

Seskhal 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 Seskhal Block (CD) is 03182. The total area of Seskhal Tehsil is 342 km². Seskhal has a sex ratio of approximately 1108 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Seskhal Tehsil

Seskhal Tehsil has a total of 144 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 Seskhal Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Seskhal Tehsil

The population profile of Seskhal 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 Seskhal 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 47,586 people. Includes nearly 22,574 males and 25,012 females. Rural population is about 47,586 people.
• There are around 7,009 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,591 boys and 3,418 girls.
• Literate population is about 15,318 people. Non-literate population is around 32,268 people.
• There are nearly 10,793 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Seskhal 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 Seskhal Tehsil is approximately 3,424 people, including 1,655 males and 1,769 females. Around 3,424 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Seskhal Tehsil is about 38,501 people, including 18,182 males and 20,319 females. Around 38,501 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 139 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 139 people per sq. km.