Hemgir

Hemgir 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 Hemgir Block (CD) is 02804. The total area of Hemgir Tehsil is 934 km². Hemgir has a sex ratio of approximately 981 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Hemgir Tehsil

Hemgir Tehsil has a total of 152 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 Hemgir Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Hemgir Tehsil

The population profile of Hemgir 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 Hemgir Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 84,559 people. Includes nearly 42,670 males and 41,889 females. Rural population is about 84,559 people.
• There are around 9,852 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,061 boys and 4,791 girls.
• Literate population is about 55,691 people. Non-literate population is around 28,868 people.
• There are nearly 20,953 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Hemgir 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hemgir Tehsil is approximately 12,258 people, including 6,191 males and 6,067 females. Around 12,258 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hemgir Tehsil is about 38,312 people, including 19,115 males and 19,197 females. Around 38,312 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 91 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 91 people per sq. km.