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 information the sub-district code of Hirakud Block (CD) is 02787. Total area of hirakud tehsil is 125 km² including 114.08 km² rural area and 11.13 km² urban area. Hirakud tehsil has a population of 37,887 peoples, out of which urban population is 30,207 while rural population is 7,680. Hirakud has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females for every 1,000 males. Hirakud tehsil has a population density of 302.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,626 houses in the sub-district, including 6,963 urban houses and 1,663 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.53% population of hirakud tehsil is literate, out of which 76.42% males and 64.23% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Hirakud 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 | 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 |