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 information the sub-district code of Tikiri Block (CD) is 03179. Total area of tikiri tehsil is 235 km². Tikiri tehsil has a population of 35,376 peoples. Tikiri tehsil has a population density of 150.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,377 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 35.38% population of tikiri tehsil is literate, out of which 45.93% males and 25.08% females are literate.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anajor | Podapadi | Rayagada (60 km) |
| 2 | Badajor | Bankamba | Rayagada (67 km) |
| 3 | Badamatikana | Podapadi | Rayagada (60 km) |
| 4 | Badapukel | Sankarada | Rayagada (53 km) |
| 5 | Bajaragarh | Bankamba | Rayagada (67 km) |
| 6 | Bandhapadara | Podapadi | Rayagada (57 km) |
| 7 | Bankamba | Bankamba | Rayagada (65 km) |
| 8 | Bariguma | Sankarada | Rayagada (38 km) |
| 9 | Bhamariguda | Sankarada | Rayagada (45 km) |
| 10 | Bijaghati | Sankarada | Rayagada (65 km) |
| 11 | Bilamal | Tikiri | Rayagada (60 km) |
| 12 | Chanapukel | Sankarada | Rayagada (54 km) |
| 13 | Choranimaribhata | Gorakhapur | Rayagada (57 km) |
| 14 | Dangasil | Sankarada | Rayagada (43 km) |
| 15 | Dharmaguda | Podapadi | Rayagada (62 km) |
| 16 | Dudukabada | Tikiri | Rayagada (50 km) |
| 17 | Dudukabada Dakhil Panabandh | Tikiri | Rayagada (52 km) |
| 18 | Ekadeli | Sankarada | Rayagada (40 km) |
| 19 | Gokulamunda | Tikiri | Rayagada (56 km) |
| 20 | Gorakhapur | Gorakhapur | Rayagada (54 km) |
| 21 | Goudagan | Tikiri | Rayagada (53 km) |
| 22 | Haridabhata | Podapadi | Rayagada (60 km) |
| 23 | Haridaspur | Tikiri | Rayagada (54 km) |
| 24 | Jamuguda | Tikiri | Rayagada (54 km) |
| 25 | Jhodiapada | Kodipari | Rayagada (54 km) |
| 26 | Kaliakana | Tikiri | Rayagada (58 km) |
| 27 | Kaliapada | Tikiri | Rayagada (52 km) |
| 28 | Kansariguda | Sankarada | Rayagada (62 km) |
| 29 | Kapadang | Sankarada | Rayagada (35 km) |
| 30 | Kauguda | Sankarada | Rayagada (60 km) |
| 31 | Khadikajor | Sankarada | Rayagada (40 km) |
| 32 | Kindiripadara | Bankamba | Rayagada (64 km) |
| 33 | Kotraguda | Kodipari | Rayagada (61 km) |
| 34 | Kutumi | Sankarada | Rayagada (40 km) |
| 35 | Mahalingaguda | Bankamba | Rayagada (73 km) |
| 36 | Mahantapatakhuri | Tikiri | Rayagada (58 km) |
| 37 | Maharajaguda | Sankarada | Rayagada (46 km) |
| 38 | Maliguda | Podapadi | Rayagada (56 km) |
| 39 | Mankadajhola | Bankamba | Rayagada (61 km) |
| 40 | Masuripadara | Tikiri | Rayagada (58 km) |
| 41 | Mundagan | Podapadi | Rayagada (56 km) |
| 42 | Nakatiguda | Podapadi | Rayagada (60 km) |
| 43 | Nishikhal | Sankarada | Rayagada (40 km) |
| 44 | Nuagan Alias Sargiguda | Tikiri | Rayagada (50 km) |
| 45 | Oshapada | Tikiri | Rayagada (57 km) |
| 46 | Panabandha | Tikiri | Rayagada (58 km) |
| 47 | Panasapadara | Sankarada | Rayagada (40 km) |
| 48 | Panchali | Sankarada | Rayagada (38 km) |
| 49 | Phatagarh | Podapadi | Rayagada (64 km) |
| 50 | Phulajuba | Bankamba | Rayagada (63 km) |
| 51 | Pitajodi | Tikiri | Rayagada (57 km) |
| 52 | Podapadi | Podapadi | Rayagada (57 km) |
| 53 | Puhundi | Podapadi | Rayagada (59 km) |
| 54 | Punjiguma | Sankarada | Rayagada (48 km) |
| 55 | Ramaguda | Tikiri | Rayagada (56 km) |
| 56 | Sanamatikana | Podapadi | Rayagada (58 km) |
| 57 | Sankarada | Sankarada | Rayagada (42 km) |
| 58 | Sargipadara | Bankamba | Rayagada (67 km) |
| 59 | Sinderpadara | Bankamba | Rayagada (72 km) |
| 60 | Sorishapadara | Podapadi | Rayagada (59 km) |
| 61 | Sudingaguda | Bankamba | Rayagada (66 km) |
| 62 | Taladhodasi | Sankarada | Rayagada (40 km) |
| 63 | Talakodigam | Bankamba | Rayagada (67 km) |
| 64 | Tayaput | Sankarada | Rayagada (41 km) |
| 65 | Tentulipadar | Sankarada | Rayagada (63 km) |
| 66 | Thutibar | Tikiri | Rayagada (51 km) |
| 67 | Tikiri | Tikiri | Rayagada (50 km) |
| 68 | Tikiriguda | Bankamba | Rayagada (66 km) |
| 69 | Totaguda | Tikiri | Rayagada (53 km) |
| 70 | Tulasichhapara | Podapadi | Rayagada (62 km) |
| 71 | Uparadheska | Tikiri | Rayagada (56 km) |
| 72 | Uparkodigam | 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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tikiri 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.
| 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 |