Kutra
Kutra 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 Kutra Block (CD) is 02813. The total area of Kutra Tehsil is 313 km². Kutra has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kutra Tehsil
Kutra Tehsil has a total of 43 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 Kutra Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amgobha | Amgova | Rajagangapur (28 km) |
| 2 | Bailama | Rajabasa | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 3 | Bhogra | Kiringsira | Rajagangapur (26 km) |
| 4 | Biringatoli | Biringatoli | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 5 | Birtola | Purkapali | Rajagangapur (28 km) |
| 6 | Budakata | Biringatoli | Rajagangapur (18 km) |
| 7 | Chhurichukha | Nuagaon | Rajagangapur (35 km) |
| 8 | Dahijira | Kutra | Rajagangapur (12 km) |
| 9 | Elga | Amgova | Rajagangapur (37 km) |
| 10 | Gariabahal | Nuagaon | Rajagangapur (32 km) |
| 11 | Gariamunda | Kutunia | Rajagangapur (10 km) |
| 12 | Ghantchapal | Kiringsira | Rajagangapur (34 km) |
| 13 | Jauramunda | Amgova | Rajagangapur (30 km) |
| 14 | Jharbeda | Jharbeda | Rajagangapur (8 km) |
| 15 | Jhirpani | Kiringsira | Rajagangapur (30 km) |
| 16 | Kahapani | Amgova | Rajagangapur (32 km) |
| 17 | Kalijapathar | Kiringsira | Rajagangapur (28 km) |
| 18 | Kandeimunda | Kandeimunda | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 19 | Karmabahal | Rajabasa | Rajagangapur (23 km) |
| 20 | Katang | Katang | Rajagangapur (23 km) |
| 21 | Katangjharia | Panchara | Rajagangapur (38 km) |
| 22 | Khatkhur Bahal | Khatkurbahal | Rajagangapur (22 km) |
| 23 | Kiringsia | Kiringsira | Rajagangapur (33 km) |
| 24 | Koronga | Kandeimunda | Rajagangapur (18 km) |
| 25 | Kulenbahal | Khatkurbahal | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 26 | Kutra | Kutra | Rajagangapur (23 km) |
| 27 | Latalaga | Rajabasa | Rajagangapur (28 km) |
| 28 | Litibeda | Katang | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 29 | Naktisan | Biringatoli | Rajagangapur (18 km) |
| 30 | Nuagaon | Nuagaon | Rajagangapur (34 km) |
| 31 | Panchara | Panchara | Rajagangapur (35 km) |
| 32 | Panchupada | Purkapali | Rajagangapur (26 km) |
| 33 | Pangniabahal | Tarkera | Rajagangapur (10 km) |
| 34 | Purkapali | Purkapali | Rajagangapur (29 km) |
| 35 | Raikakachhar | Kutunia | Rajagangapur (13 km) |
| 36 | Rajabasa | Rajabasa | Rajagangapur (24 km) |
| 37 | Rangamati | Nuagaon | Rajagangapur (37 km) |
| 38 | Sadhumunda | Tarkera | Rajagangapur (10 km) |
| 39 | Sialjore | Tunmura | Rajagangapur (22 km) |
| 40 | Tarkera | Tarkera | Rajagangapur (15 km) |
| 41 | Telighana | Kandeimunda | Rajagangapur (16 km) |
| 42 | Tunmura | Tunmura | Rajagangapur (18 km) |
| 43 | Udurma | Tarkera | Rajagangapur (10 km) |
Population of Kutra Tehsil
The population profile of Kutra 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 Kutra 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 | 66,462 | 66,462 | N/A |
| Male Population | 33,283 | 33,283 | N/A |
| Female Population | 33,179 | 33,179 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,593 | 8,593 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,417 | 4,417 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,176 | 4,176 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 39,082 | 39,082 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 21,765 | 21,765 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 17,317 | 17,317 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 27,380 | 27,380 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,518 | 11,518 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,862 | 15,862 | N/A |
| Total Households | 14,667 | 14,667 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 66,462 people. Includes nearly 33,283 males and 33,179 females. Rural population is about 66,462 people.
- There are around 8,593 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,417 boys and 4,176 girls.
- Literate population is about 39,082 people. Non-literate population is around 27,380 people.
- There are nearly 14,667 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kutra 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 | 5,084 | 5,084 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,574 | 2,574 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,510 | 2,510 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 50,575 | 50,575 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 25,203 | 25,203 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 25,372 | 25,372 | N/A |
| Population Density | 212 / km² | 212 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kutra Tehsil is approximately 5,084 people, including 2,574 males and 2,510 females. Around 5,084 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kutra Tehsil is about 50,575 people, including 25,203 males and 25,372 females. Around 50,575 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 212 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 212 people per sq. km.