Sundargarh
Sundargarh is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Sundargarh is 9,712 km² including 9,436.12 km² rural area and 275.88 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Sundargarh has a population of 20,93,437 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,38,097 while rural population is 13,55,340. Sundargarh has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 215.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,79,109 houses in the district, including 1,66,612 urban houses and 3,12,497 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,713 villages in sundargarh district.
The Sundargarh district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Hemgir is the largest tehsil in sundargarh district covering area of 934.05 km² while Raghunathapali is the smallest tehsil in sundargarh district covering area of 13.81 km². Raurkela (M) is the most populous whereas Tangarapali is the least populous tehsil in sundargarh district. There are 30 tehsils in Sundargarh district. Here is the list of all Sundargarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sundargarh District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Banei | 330 | 61,804 |
2 | Baragaon | 412 | 77,943 |
3 | Bhasma | 232 | 42,101 |
4 | Biramitrapur | 299 | 96,881 |
5 | Bisra | 399 | 98,455 |
6 | Bondamunda | 28 | 14,399 |
7 | Brahmani Tarang | 281 | 57,664 |
8 | Chandiposh | 306 | 21,864 |
9 | Dharuadihi | 221 | 35,427 |
10 | Gurundia | 857 | 35,256 |
11 | Hatibari | 185 | 61,931 |
12 | Hemgir | 934 | 84,559 |
13 | Kamarposh Balang | 421 | 42,854 |
14 | Kinjirkela | 382 | 57,452 |
15 | Koida | 344 | 40,824 |
16 | Kutra | 313 | 66,462 |
17 | Lahunipara | 532 | 77,841 |
18 | Lathikata | 130 | 24,846 |
19 | Lephripara | 482 | 70,547 |
20 | Mahulapada | 322 | 19,191 |
21 | Raghunathapali | 14 | 26,095 |
22 | Raiboga | 231 | 43,474 |
23 | Rajagangapur | 625 | 1,66,131 |
24 | Raurkela | 56 | 3,20,040 |
25 | Raurkela P S | 95 | 2,16,410 |
26 | Sundargarh | 478 | 74,134 |
27 | Sundargarh Town | 41 | 48,969 |
28 | Talasara | 489 | 80,443 |
29 | Tangarapali | 24 | 5,851 |
30 | Tikaetpali | 250 | 23,589 |
Population of Sundargarh District
The population of Sundargarh offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Sundargarh, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 20,93,437 | 13,55,340 | 7,38,097 |
Total Male Population | 10,61,147 | 6,76,068 | 3,85,079 |
Total Female Population | 10,32,290 | 6,79,272 | 3,53,018 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,63,160 | 1,81,482 | 81,678 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,35,204 | 92,292 | 42,912 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,27,956 | 89,190 | 38,766 |
Literate Population | 13,42,322 | 7,82,147 | 5,60,175 |
Literate Male Population | 7,50,147 | 4,41,493 | 3,08,654 |
Literate Female Population | 5,92,175 | 3,40,654 | 2,51,521 |
Illiterate Population | 7,51,115 | 5,73,193 | 1,77,922 |
Illiterate Male Population | 3,11,000 | 2,34,575 | 76,425 |
Illiterate Female Population | 4,40,115 | 3,38,618 | 1,01,497 |
Households | 4,79,109 | 3,12,497 | 1,66,612 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sundargarh. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 1,91,660 | 1,15,853 | 75,807 |
SC Male Population | 96,465 | 57,762 | 38,703 |
SC Female Population | 95,195 | 58,091 | 37,104 |
Total ST Population | 10,62,349 | 9,08,475 | 1,53,874 |
ST Male Population | 5,26,856 | 4,50,276 | 76,580 |
ST Female Population | 5,35,493 | 4,58,199 | 77,294 |
Population Density | 216 / km² | 144 / km² | 2,675 / km² |