Dharuadihi
Dharuadihi is a Town and Tehsil in Sundargarh 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 Dharuadihi Block (CD) is 02807. The total area of Dharuadihi Tehsil is 221 km². Dharuadihi has a sex ratio of approximately 1002 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dharuadihi Tehsil
Dharuadihi Tehsil has a total of 45 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 Dharuadihi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amasaranga | Majhapara | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 2 | Amasdegi | Kinjirma | Sundargarh (20 km) |
| 3 | Anangapani | Lahandabud | Sundargarh (32 km) |
| 4 | Aulajore | Majhapara | Sundargarh (27 km) |
| 5 | Badakachhar | Salepali | Sundargarh (24 km) |
| 6 | Baghenipani | Lahandabud | Sundargarh (38 km) |
| 7 | Bandubahal | Ledhimang | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 8 | Bauridehi | Kulta | Sundargarh (45 km) |
| 9 | Bhalubud | Lahandabud | Sundargarh (39 km) |
| 10 | Bijadehi | Kulta | Sundargarh (44 km) |
| 11 | Biribira | Birbira | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 12 | Birjaberna | Kinjirma | Sundargarh (16 km) |
| 13 | Budelkani | Majhapara | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 14 | Dharuadehi | Ledhimang | Sundargarh (34 km) |
| 15 | Dudaki | Salepali | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 16 | Fillingbahal | Kulta | Sundargarh (33 km) |
| 17 | Gadiajore | Baragad | Sundargarh (17 km) |
| 18 | Gailjhumpa | Kulta | Sundargarh (32 km) |
| 19 | Ghantbud | Kinjirma | Sundargarh (32 km) |
| 20 | Ghumunda | Kulta | Sundargarh (44 km) |
| 21 | Jarmal | Salepali | Sundargarh (24 km) |
| 22 | Kaputikra | Kulta | Sundargarh (44 km) |
| 23 | Karla | Karla | Sundargarh (34 km) |
| 24 | Kendamal | Baragad | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 25 | Kheriakani | Karla | Sundargarh (32 km) |
| 26 | Khuntdarha | Birbira | Sundargarh (36 km) |
| 27 | Kuanrmal | Kulta | Sundargarh (42 km) |
| 28 | Kulta | Kulta | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 29 | Kumutimunda | Salepali | Sundargarh (28 km) |
| 30 | Kutumora | Birbira | Sundargarh (37 km) |
| 31 | Lahandabud | Lahandabud | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 32 | Lamti | Kulta | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 33 | Ledhimong | Ledhimang | Sundargarh (34 km) |
| 34 | Madhupur | Karla | Sundargarh (34 km) |
| 35 | Majhapara | Majhapara | Sundargarh (27 km) |
| 36 | Rabanadihi | Karla | Sundargarh (35 km) |
| 37 | Salangabudi | Lahandabud | Sundargarh (33 km) |
| 38 | Salepali | Salepali | Sundargarh (28 km) |
| 39 | Sanasalepali | Salepali | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 40 | Siamal | Ledhimang | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 41 | Sikipani | Karla | Sundargarh (38 km) |
| 42 | Suamal | Ledhimang | Sundargarh (36 km) |
| 43 | Talsara | Birbira | Sundargarh (31 km) |
| 44 | Thelkobud | Lahandabud | Sundargarh (32 km) |
| 45 | Tileimalti | Ledhimang | Sundargarh (35 km) |
Population of Dharuadihi Tehsil
The population profile of Dharuadihi 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 Dharuadihi 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 | 35,427 | 35,427 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,687 | 17,687 | N/A |
| Female Population | 17,740 | 17,740 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,793 | 3,793 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,894 | 1,894 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,899 | 1,899 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 22,585 | 22,585 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 12,752 | 12,752 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 9,833 | 9,833 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 12,842 | 12,842 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,935 | 4,935 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,907 | 7,907 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,849 | 8,849 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 35,427 people. Includes nearly 17,687 males and 17,740 females. Rural population is about 35,427 people.
- There are around 3,793 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,894 boys and 1,899 girls.
- Literate population is about 22,585 people. Non-literate population is around 12,842 people.
- There are nearly 8,849 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dharuadihi 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 | 4,452 | 4,452 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,231 | 2,231 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,221 | 2,221 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 20,163 | 20,163 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 10,049 | 10,049 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 10,114 | 10,114 | N/A |
| Population Density | 160 / km² | 160 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dharuadihi Tehsil is approximately 4,452 people, including 2,231 males and 2,221 females. Around 4,452 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dharuadihi Tehsil is about 20,163 people, including 10,049 males and 10,114 females. Around 20,163 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 160 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 160 people per sq. km.