Sundargarh
Sundargarh 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 Block (CD) is 02809. The total area of Sundargarh Tehsil is 478 km². Sundargarh has a sex ratio of approximately 1013 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sundargarh Tehsil
Sundargarh Tehsil has a total of 87 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 Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleikera | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (17 km) |
| 2 | Badmal | Karamdihi | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 3 | Badsarua | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (19 km) |
| 4 | Baladmal | Baragad | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 5 | Balijore | Ratanpur | Sundargarh (6 km) |
| 6 | Bandhapali | Mahulpali | Sundargarh (6 km) |
| 7 | Bargarh | Baragad | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 8 | Baurimundagaon | Rajpur | Sundargarh (19 km) |
| 9 | Belkidihi | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (14 km) |
| 10 | Bhagapali | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (17 km) |
| 11 | Bhalubahal | Megdega | Sundargarh (18 km) |
| 12 | Bhedabahal | Bhedabahal | Sundargarh (9 km) |
| 13 | Bijuli Khaman | Kirei | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 14 | Birtola | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 15 | Brahmanipali | Lankahuda | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 16 | Budabahal | Megdega | Sundargarh (11 km) |
| 17 | Chakramal | Mahulpali | Sundargarh (14 km) |
| 18 | Chhatasargi | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (23 km) |
| 19 | Daijmahul | Karamdihi | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 20 | Dainidihi | Rajpur | Sundargarh (23 km) |
| 21 | Dehurimunda | Rajpur | Sundargarh (20 km) |
| 22 | Dhabakhol | Ratanpur | Sundargarh (20 km) |
| 23 | Dhaulakhaman | Baragad | Sundargarh (11 km) |
| 24 | Didiga | Deogaon | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 25 | Dumarbahal | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (21 km) |
| 26 | Gaijore | Megdega | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 27 | Gilkudar | Karamdihi | Sundargarh (19 km) |
| 28 | Goppur | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (20 km) |
| 29 | Gotbandha R F | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (18 km) |
| 30 | Gurabasa | Baragad | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 31 | Hamirpur | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (19 km) |
| 32 | Indrapur | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 33 | Jagannathposh | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (19 km) |
| 34 | Jagatgarh | Sublaya | Sundargarh (7 km) |
| 35 | Japanga | Lankahuda | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 36 | Jharpani R F | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (17 km) |
| 37 | Kalobahal | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 38 | Kanakajora | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 39 | Kandhabahal | Kirei | Sundargarh (8 km) |
| 40 | Kanika | Rajpur | Sundargarh (23 km) |
| 41 | Karamdihi | Karamdihi | Sundargarh (8 km) |
| 42 | Katra | Megdega | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 43 | Kenapali | Mahulpali | Sundargarh (11 km) |
| 44 | Kepse | Kiripsira | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 45 | Kerai | Kirei | Sundargarh (6 km) |
| 46 | Khuntagaon | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (14 km) |
| 47 | Kiakachhar | Ratanpur | Sundargarh (6 km) |
| 48 | Kopsingha | Lankahuda | Sundargarh (6 km) |
| 49 | Kuarbaga | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 50 | Kuraga | Mahulpali | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 51 | Kutenpani R F | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (16 km) |
| 52 | Lahuraniberna | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (19 km) |
| 53 | Lankahuda | Lankahuda | Sundargarh (9 km) |
| 54 | Lemlema | Ratanpur | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 55 | Mahuljore | Kinjirma | Sundargarh (16 km) |
| 56 | Mahulpali | Mahulpali | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 57 | Meghdega | Megdega | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 58 | Panchamahula | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 59 | Parbatberna | Megdega | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 60 | Patakijore | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (20 km) |
| 61 | Patuagarh | Ratanpur | Sundargarh (21 km) |
| 62 | Podajalanga | Sublaya | Sundargarh (8 km) |
| 63 | Pradhanpat | Mahulpali | Sundargarh (14 km) |
| 64 | Rajapur | Rajpur | Sundargarh (17 km) |
| 65 | Rangiamunda | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 66 | Rasarajpur | Karamdihi | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 67 | Ratanapur | Ratanpur | Sundargarh (9 km) |
| 68 | Rebdamal | Rajpur | Sundargarh (22 km) |
| 69 | Rupabahal | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 70 | Rupidihi | Lankahuda | Sundargarh (7 km) |
| 71 | Samina | Lankahuda | Sundargarh (6 km) |
| 72 | Sanpatrapali | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 73 | Sianbahal | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (9 km) |
| 74 | Subalaya | Sublaya | Sundargarh (4 km) |
| 75 | Sudarsanpur | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (21 km) |
| 76 | Sunajore | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 77 | Tangarmunda | Ratanpur | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 78 | Tangarpali | Tangarpali | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 79 | Tasaladihi | Tasladihi | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 80 | Tedegamuhan | Rajpur | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 81 | Telendihi | Ratanpur | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 82 | Telengapali | Masnikani | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 83 | Telijore | Hamirpur | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 84 | Thelkobud | Sanpatrapali | Sundargarh (18 km) |
| 85 | Timadehi | Baragad | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 86 | Tinkuda | Megdega | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 87 | Turungagarh | Megdega | Sundargarh (14 km) |
Population of Sundargarh Tehsil
The population profile of Sundargarh 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 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 | 74,134 | 74,134 | N/A |
| Male Population | 36,813 | 36,813 | N/A |
| Female Population | 37,321 | 37,321 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,401 | 8,401 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,243 | 4,243 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,158 | 4,158 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 46,474 | 46,474 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 25,863 | 25,863 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 20,611 | 20,611 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 27,660 | 27,660 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,950 | 10,950 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 16,710 | 16,710 | N/A |
| Total Households | 18,708 | 18,708 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 74,134 people. Includes nearly 36,813 males and 37,321 females. Rural population is about 74,134 people.
- There are around 8,401 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,243 boys and 4,158 girls.
- Literate population is about 46,474 people. Non-literate population is around 27,660 people.
- There are nearly 18,708 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sundargarh 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 | 8,661 | 8,661 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,276 | 4,276 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,385 | 4,385 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 45,845 | 45,845 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 22,658 | 22,658 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 23,187 | 23,187 | N/A |
| Population Density | 155 / km² | 155 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sundargarh Tehsil is approximately 8,661 people, including 4,276 males and 4,385 females. Around 8,661 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sundargarh Tehsil is about 45,845 people, including 22,658 males and 23,187 females. Around 45,845 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 155 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 155 people per sq. km.