Hirakud
Hirakud is a Town and Tehsil in Sambalpur 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 Hirakud Block (CD) is 02787. The total area of Hirakud Tehsil is 125 km², which includes 114.08 km² of rural area and 11.13 km² of urban area. Hirakud has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hirakud Tehsil
Hirakud Tehsil has a total of 6 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 Hirakud Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gadmunda | N/A | Hirakud (8 km) |
| 2 | Jamadarpali | Talab | Sambalpur (8 km) |
| 3 | Larbanga | N/A | Hirakud (9 km) |
| 4 | Mahanadi | N/A | Sambalpur (7 km) |
| 5 | Solabandh | N/A | Hirakud (9 km) |
| 6 | Solpali | N/A | Sambalpur (8 km) |
Population of Hirakud Tehsil
The population profile of Hirakud 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 Hirakud 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 | 37,887 | 7,680 | 30,207 |
| Male Population | 19,566 | 3,868 | 15,698 |
| Female Population | 18,321 | 3,812 | 14,509 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,449 | 936 | 3,513 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,326 | 480 | 1,846 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,123 | 456 | 1,667 |
| Literate Population | 26,720 | 4,297 | 22,423 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,953 | 2,432 | 12,521 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,767 | 1,865 | 9,902 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,167 | 3,383 | 7,784 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,613 | 1,436 | 3,177 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,554 | 1,947 | 4,607 |
| Total Households | 8,626 | 1,663 | 6,963 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Hirakud Tehsil is around 37,887 people. This includes 19,566 males and 18,321 females. Rural population is about 7,680 (3,868 males and 3,812 females), while urban population is nearly 30,207 (15,698 males and 14,509 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,449 of the population, with 2,326 boys and 2,123 girls. Rural areas have 936 children, and urban areas have about 3,513 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 26,720 literate people in Hirakud Tehsil, including 14,953 literate males and 11,767 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,297 individuals and urban literacy covers around 22,423 people.
- About 11,167 people in Hirakud Tehsil are not literate, including 4,613 males and 6,554 females. Rural areas include 3,383 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,784 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 8,626 households, with 1,663 in villages and 6,963 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hirakud 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 | 9,566 | 1,495 | 8,071 |
| SC Male Population | 4,862 | 743 | 4,119 |
| SC Female Population | 4,704 | 752 | 3,952 |
| Total ST Population | 8,381 | 4,395 | 3,986 |
| ST Male Population | 4,256 | 2,223 | 2,033 |
| ST Female Population | 4,125 | 2,172 | 1,953 |
| Population Density | 303 / km² | 67 / km² | 2,714 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hirakud Tehsil is approximately 9,566 people, including 4,862 males and 4,704 females. Around 1,495 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,071 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hirakud Tehsil is about 8,381 people, including 4,256 males and 4,125 females. Around 4,395 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,986 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 303 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 67 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,714 people per sq. km.