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 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 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.