Kinjirkela
Kinjirkela 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 Kinjirkela Block (CD) is 02810. The total area of Kinjirkela Tehsil is 382 km². Kinjirkela has a sex ratio of approximately 1019 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kinjirkela Tehsil
Kinjirkela Tehsil has a total of 59 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 Kinjirkela Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alapaka | Alapaka | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 2 | Banajor | Tileikani | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 3 | Bandhbahal | Bandhabahal | Sundargarh (36 km) |
| 4 | Bankibahal | Kulba | Sundargarh (21 km) |
| 5 | Bankidihi | Bandhabahal | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 6 | Beheradihi | Kinjirkela | Sundargarh (28 km) |
| 7 | Belmunda | Tileikani | Sundargarh (48 km) |
| 8 | Bijagarh | Bandhabahal | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 9 | Brahmanmara | Tildega | Sundargarh (42 km) |
| 10 | Budajharan Part I | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (49 km) |
| 11 | Budajharan Part Ii | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (58 km) |
| 12 | Burkaldihi | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (26 km) |
| 13 | Dandpani | Hurmei | Sundargarh (55 km) |
| 14 | Deobhubanpur | Deobhubanpur | Sundargarh (38 km) |
| 15 | Dhabadoli I | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (59 km) |
| 16 | Dhabadolipart Ii | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (55 km) |
| 17 | Dhamakpur | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (42 km) |
| 18 | Dhangergudi | Gundiadihi | Sundargarh (53 km) |
| 19 | Dhenkigada | Karuabahal | Sundargarh (45 km) |
| 20 | Dhubendand | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (33 km) |
| 21 | Gaidega | Tildega | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 22 | Gangpurgarh | Kukuridihi | Sundargarh (24 km) |
| 23 | Gidipahad | Kinjirkela | Sundargarh (35 km) |
| 24 | Gidpahari R F | Kinjirkela | Sundargarh (52 km) |
| 25 | Gundiadihi | Gundiadihi | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 26 | Halma | Tileikani | Sundargarh (44 km) |
| 27 | Hurmey | Hurmei | Sundargarh (58 km) |
| 28 | Jorajam Iii | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (60 km) |
| 29 | Jorajampart I | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 30 | Jorajampart Ii | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (57 km) |
| 31 | Kaintara | Karuabahal | Sundargarh (29 km) |
| 32 | Karlaghati | Kukuridihi | Sundargarh (18 km) |
| 33 | Karuabahal | Karuabahal | Sundargarh (35 km) |
| 34 | Khamarimunda | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 35 | Khapuri Lata | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (61 km) |
| 36 | Kinikibandh | Bandhabahal | Sundargarh (36 km) |
| 37 | Kinjirikella | Kinjirkela | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 38 | Kukudapart I | Alapaka | Sundargarh (54 km) |
| 39 | Kukudapart Ii | Tileikani | Sundargarh (51 km) |
| 40 | Kukuridihi | Kukuridihi | Sundargarh (24 km) |
| 41 | Kulba | Kulba | Sundargarh (18 km) |
| 42 | Kumbhakani | Kinjirkela | Sundargarh (53 km) |
| 43 | Kupatangar | Kinjirkela | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 44 | Kushumara | Kusumura | Sundargarh (48 km) |
| 45 | Magarkunda | Hurmei | Sundargarh (60 km) |
| 46 | Peruaada | Bandhabahal | Sundargarh (38 km) |
| 47 | Putudihi | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 48 | Raidihi | Kusumura | Sundargarh (48 km) |
| 49 | Rapatjore | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (41 km) |
| 50 | Sagjore | Gundiadihi | Sundargarh (29 km) |
| 51 | Sahebdera | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (36 km) |
| 52 | Sarda | Hurmei | Sundargarh (55 km) |
| 53 | Sikajor | Tileikani | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 54 | Suanjore | Hurmei | Sundargarh (55 km) |
| 55 | Tatijore | Birkaldihi | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 56 | Thutipipal | Tildega | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 57 | Tihilibandhal | Tileikani | Sundargarh (56 km) |
| 58 | Tildega | Tildega | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 59 | Tileikani | Tileikani | Sundargarh (43 km) |
Population of Kinjirkela Tehsil
The population profile of Kinjirkela 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 Kinjirkela 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 | 57,452 | 57,452 | N/A |
| Male Population | 28,444 | 28,444 | N/A |
| Female Population | 29,008 | 29,008 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,465 | 7,465 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,834 | 3,834 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,631 | 3,631 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 33,013 | 33,013 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 18,382 | 18,382 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 14,631 | 14,631 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 24,439 | 24,439 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,062 | 10,062 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,377 | 14,377 | N/A |
| Total Households | 14,194 | 14,194 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 57,452 people. Includes nearly 28,444 males and 29,008 females. Rural population is about 57,452 people.
- There are around 7,465 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,834 boys and 3,631 girls.
- Literate population is about 33,013 people. Non-literate population is around 24,439 people.
- There are nearly 14,194 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kinjirkela 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 | 5,093 | 5,093 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,533 | 2,533 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,560 | 2,560 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 40,344 | 40,344 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 19,936 | 19,936 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 20,408 | 20,408 | N/A |
| Population Density | 150 / km² | 150 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kinjirkela Tehsil is approximately 5,093 people, including 2,533 males and 2,560 females. Around 5,093 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kinjirkela Tehsil is about 40,344 people, including 19,936 males and 20,408 females. Around 40,344 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 150 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 150 people per sq. km.