Sundargarh Town
Sundargarh Town 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 Sundargarh Town Block (CD) is 02808. The total area of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 41 km², which includes 17.27 km² of rural area and 23.83 km² of urban area. Sundargarh Town has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sundargarh Town Tehsil
Sundargarh Town Tehsil has a total of 2 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 Sundargarh Town Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhajapur | Kirei | Sundargarh (5 km) |
| 2 | Bhawanipur | Sublaya | Sundargarh (2 km) |
Population of Sundargarh Town Tehsil
The population profile of Sundargarh Town 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 Sundargarh Town 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 | 48,969 | 3,933 | 45,036 |
| Male Population | 24,753 | 1,999 | 22,754 |
| Female Population | 24,216 | 1,934 | 22,282 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,265 | 454 | 4,811 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,745 | 238 | 2,507 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,520 | 216 | 2,304 |
| Literate Population | 38,498 | 2,747 | 35,751 |
| Literate Male Population | 20,222 | 1,497 | 18,725 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,276 | 1,250 | 17,026 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,471 | 1,186 | 9,285 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,531 | 502 | 4,029 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,940 | 684 | 5,256 |
| Total Households | 10,942 | 815 | 10,127 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is around 48,969 people. This includes 24,753 males and 24,216 females. Rural population is about 3,933 (1,999 males and 1,934 females), while urban population is nearly 45,036 (22,754 males and 22,282 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,265 of the population, with 2,745 boys and 2,520 girls. Rural areas have 454 children, and urban areas have about 4,811 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 38,498 literate people in Sundargarh Town Tehsil, including 20,222 literate males and 18,276 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,747 individuals and urban literacy covers around 35,751 people.
- About 10,471 people in Sundargarh Town Tehsil are not literate, including 4,531 males and 5,940 females. Rural areas include 1,186 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,285 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,942 households, with 815 in villages and 10,127 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sundargarh Town 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 | 4,526 | 252 | 4,274 |
| SC Male Population | 2,274 | 132 | 2,142 |
| SC Female Population | 2,252 | 120 | 2,132 |
| Total ST Population | 12,571 | 2,597 | 9,974 |
| ST Male Population | 5,938 | 1,277 | 4,661 |
| ST Female Population | 6,633 | 1,320 | 5,313 |
| Population Density | 1,192 / km² | 228 / km² | 1,890 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sundargarh Town Tehsil is approximately 4,526 people, including 2,274 males and 2,252 females. Around 252 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,274 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sundargarh Town Tehsil is about 12,571 people, including 5,938 males and 6,633 females. Around 2,597 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 9,974 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,192 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 228 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,890 people per sq. km.