Raurkela

Raurkela 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 Raurkela Block (CD) is 02832. The total area of Raurkela Tehsil is 56 km². Raurkela has a sex ratio of approximately 892 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Raurkela Tehsil

Raurkela Tehsil has a total of 1 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 Raurkela Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Kulunga Industrial Estate Other Colony Area Kalunga Raurkela

Population of Raurkela Tehsil

The population profile of Raurkela 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 Raurkela 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 3,20,040 N/A 3,20,040
Male Population 1,69,095 N/A 1,69,095
Female Population 1,50,945 N/A 1,50,945
Child Population (Age 0–6) 35,489 N/A 35,489
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 18,747 N/A 18,747
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,742 N/A 16,742
Literate Population 2,46,402 N/A 2,46,402
Literate Male Population 1,36,794 N/A 1,36,794
Literate Female Population 1,09,608 N/A 1,09,608
Illiterate Population 73,638 N/A 73,638
Illiterate Male Population 32,301 N/A 32,301
Illiterate Female Population 41,337 N/A 41,337
Total Households 72,336 N/A 72,336

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

  • Total population is approximately 3,20,040 people. Includes nearly 1,69,095 males and 1,50,945 females. Urban population is nearly 3,20,040 people.
  • There are around 35,489 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 18,747 boys and 16,742 girls.
  • Literate population is about 2,46,402 people. Non-literate population is around 73,638 people.
  • There are nearly 72,336 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Raurkela 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 24,337 N/A 24,337
SC Male Population 12,570 N/A 12,570
SC Female Population 11,767 N/A 11,767
Total ST Population 49,413 N/A 49,413
ST Male Population 25,025 N/A 25,025
ST Female Population 24,388 N/A 24,388
Population Density 5,699 / km² N/A 5,699 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Raurkela Tehsil is approximately 24,337 people, including 12,570 males and 11,767 females. Nearly 24,337 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raurkela Tehsil is about 49,413 people, including 25,025 males and 24,388 females. Nearly 49,413 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 5,699 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 5,699 people per sq. km.