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)
1Banei33061,804
2Baragaon41277,943
3Bhasma23242,101
4Biramitrapur29996,881
5Bisra39998,455
6Bondamunda2814,399
7Brahmani Tarang28157,664
8Chandiposh30621,864
9Dharuadihi22135,427
10Gurundia85735,256
11Hatibari18561,931
12Hemgir93484,559
13Kamarposh Balang42142,854
14Kinjirkela38257,452
15Koida34440,824
16Kutra31366,462
17Lahunipara53277,841
18Lathikata13024,846
19Lephripara48270,547
20Mahulapada32219,191
21Raghunathapali1426,095
22Raiboga23143,474
23Rajagangapur6251,66,131
24Raurkela563,20,040
25Raurkela P S952,16,410
26Sundargarh47874,134
27Sundargarh Town4148,969
28Talasara48980,443
29Tangarapali245,851
30Tikaetpali25023,589

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
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
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