Raghunathapali
Raghunathapali 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 Raghunathapali Block (CD) is 02821. The total area of Raghunathapali Tehsil is 14 km², which includes 4.47 km² of rural area and 9.34 km² of urban area. Raghunathapali has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Raghunathapali Tehsil
Raghunathapali Tehsil has a total of 3 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 Raghunathapali Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hatibandha | Hatibandha | Raghunathapali |
| 2 | Jalda | Jalda | Raghunathapali |
| 3 | Kansar | Hatibandha | Raurkela (12 km) |
Population of Raghunathapali Tehsil
The population profile of Raghunathapali 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 Raghunathapali 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 | 26,095 | 1,368 | 24,727 |
| Male Population | 13,239 | 681 | 12,558 |
| Female Population | 12,856 | 687 | 12,169 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,971 | 194 | 2,777 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,531 | 100 | 1,431 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,440 | 94 | 1,346 |
| Literate Population | 17,916 | 788 | 17,128 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,016 | 433 | 9,583 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,900 | 355 | 7,545 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,179 | 580 | 7,599 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,223 | 248 | 2,975 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,956 | 332 | 4,624 |
| Total Households | 5,787 | 290 | 5,497 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Raghunathapali Tehsil is around 26,095 people. This includes 13,239 males and 12,856 females. Rural population is about 1,368 (681 males and 687 females), while urban population is nearly 24,727 (12,558 males and 12,169 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 2,971 of the population, with 1,531 boys and 1,440 girls. Rural areas have 194 children, and urban areas have about 2,777 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 17,916 literate people in Raghunathapali Tehsil, including 10,016 literate males and 7,900 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 788 individuals and urban literacy covers around 17,128 people.
- About 8,179 people in Raghunathapali Tehsil are not literate, including 3,223 males and 4,956 females. Rural areas include 580 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,599 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 5,787 households, with 290 in villages and 5,497 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Raghunathapali 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 | 2,485 | 237 | 2,248 |
| SC Male Population | 1,258 | 116 | 1,142 |
| SC Female Population | 1,227 | 121 | 1,106 |
| Total ST Population | 12,605 | 462 | 12,143 |
| ST Male Population | 6,266 | 227 | 6,039 |
| ST Female Population | 6,339 | 235 | 6,104 |
| Population Density | 1,890 / km² | 306 / km² | 2,647 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Raghunathapali Tehsil is approximately 2,485 people, including 1,258 males and 1,227 females. Around 237 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,248 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raghunathapali Tehsil is about 12,605 people, including 6,266 males and 6,339 females. Around 462 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 12,143 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,890 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 306 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,647 people per sq. km.