Tikiri

Tikiri 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 Tikiri Block (CD) is 03179. The total area of Tikiri Tehsil is 235 km². Tikiri has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Tikiri Tehsil

Tikiri Tehsil has a total of 72 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 Tikiri Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Anajor Podapadi Rayagada (60 km)
2Badajor Bankamba Rayagada (67 km)
3Badamatikana Podapadi Rayagada (60 km)
4Badapukel Sankarada Rayagada (53 km)
5Bajaragarh Bankamba Rayagada (67 km)
6Bandhapadara Podapadi Rayagada (57 km)
7Bankamba Bankamba Rayagada (65 km)
8Bariguma Sankarada Rayagada (38 km)
9Bhamariguda Sankarada Rayagada (45 km)
10Bijaghati Sankarada Rayagada (65 km)
11Bilamal Tikiri Rayagada (60 km)
12Chanapukel Sankarada Rayagada (54 km)
13Choranimaribhata Gorakhapur Rayagada (57 km)
14Dangasil Sankarada Rayagada (43 km)
15Dharmaguda Podapadi Rayagada (62 km)
16Dudukabada Tikiri Rayagada (50 km)
17Dudukabada Dakhil Panabandh Tikiri Rayagada (52 km)
18Ekadeli Sankarada Rayagada (40 km)
19Gokulamunda Tikiri Rayagada (56 km)
20Gorakhapur Gorakhapur Rayagada (54 km)
21Goudagan Tikiri Rayagada (53 km)
22Haridabhata Podapadi Rayagada (60 km)
23Haridaspur Tikiri Rayagada (54 km)
24Jamuguda Tikiri Rayagada (54 km)
25Jhodiapada Kodipari Rayagada (54 km)
26Kaliakana Tikiri Rayagada (58 km)
27Kaliapada Tikiri Rayagada (52 km)
28Kansariguda Sankarada Rayagada (62 km)
29Kapadang Sankarada Rayagada (35 km)
30Kauguda Sankarada Rayagada (60 km)
31Khadikajor Sankarada Rayagada (40 km)
32Kindiripadara Bankamba Rayagada (64 km)
33Kotraguda Kodipari Rayagada (61 km)
34Kutumi Sankarada Rayagada (40 km)
35Mahalingaguda Bankamba Rayagada (73 km)
36Mahantapatakhuri Tikiri Rayagada (58 km)
37Maharajaguda Sankarada Rayagada (46 km)
38Maliguda Podapadi Rayagada (56 km)
39Mankadajhola Bankamba Rayagada (61 km)
40Masuripadara Tikiri Rayagada (58 km)
41Mundagan Podapadi Rayagada (56 km)
42Nakatiguda Podapadi Rayagada (60 km)
43Nishikhal Sankarada Rayagada (40 km)
44Nuagan Alias Sargiguda Tikiri Rayagada (50 km)
45Oshapada Tikiri Rayagada (57 km)
46Panabandha Tikiri Rayagada (58 km)
47Panasapadara Sankarada Rayagada (40 km)
48Panchali Sankarada Rayagada (38 km)
49Phatagarh Podapadi Rayagada (64 km)
50Phulajuba Bankamba Rayagada (63 km)
51Pitajodi Tikiri Rayagada (57 km)
52Podapadi Podapadi Rayagada (57 km)
53Puhundi Podapadi Rayagada (59 km)
54Punjiguma Sankarada Rayagada (48 km)
55Ramaguda Tikiri Rayagada (56 km)
56Sanamatikana Podapadi Rayagada (58 km)
57Sankarada Sankarada Rayagada (42 km)
58Sargipadara Bankamba Rayagada (67 km)
59Sinderpadara Bankamba Rayagada (72 km)
60Sorishapadara Podapadi Rayagada (59 km)
61Sudingaguda Bankamba Rayagada (66 km)
62Taladhodasi Sankarada Rayagada (40 km)
63Talakodigam Bankamba Rayagada (67 km)
64Tayaput Sankarada Rayagada (41 km)
65Tentulipadar Sankarada Rayagada (63 km)
66Thutibar Tikiri Rayagada (51 km)
67Tikiri Tikiri Rayagada (50 km)
68Tikiriguda Bankamba Rayagada (66 km)
69Totaguda Tikiri Rayagada (53 km)
70Tulasichhapara Podapadi Rayagada (62 km)
71Uparadheska Tikiri Rayagada (56 km)
72Uparkodigam Bankamba Rayagada (67 km)

Population of Tikiri Tehsil

The population profile of Tikiri 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 Tikiri 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 35,376 35,376 N/A
Male Population 17,476 17,476 N/A
Female Population 17,900 17,900 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,141 6,141 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,090 3,090 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,051 3,051 N/A
Literate Population 12,515 12,515 N/A
Literate Male Population 8,026 8,026 N/A
Literate Female Population 4,489 4,489 N/A
Illiterate Population 22,861 22,861 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 9,450 9,450 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 13,411 13,411 N/A
Total Households 8,377 8,377 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 35,376 people. Includes nearly 17,476 males and 17,900 females. Rural population is about 35,376 people.
  • There are around 6,141 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,090 boys and 3,051 girls.
  • Literate population is about 12,515 people. Non-literate population is around 22,861 people.
  • There are nearly 8,377 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tikiri 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 5,752 5,752 N/A
SC Male Population 2,853 2,853 N/A
SC Female Population 2,899 2,899 N/A
Total ST Population 23,849 23,849 N/A
ST Male Population 11,642 11,642 N/A
ST Female Population 12,207 12,207 N/A
Population Density 151 / km² 151 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tikiri Tehsil is approximately 5,752 people, including 2,853 males and 2,899 females. Around 5,752 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tikiri Tehsil is about 23,849 people, including 11,642 males and 12,207 females. Around 23,849 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 151 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 151 people per sq. km.