All Information About Turekela Subdistrict
Detailed information about Turekela Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Turekela is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Balangir District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Turekela - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3146 |
| District | Balangir |
| Census Code 2011 | 3146 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 14 |
| Number of Villages | 75 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Bolangir (Code: 279) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kantabanji (Code: 2266) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kantabanji | Santosh Singh Saluja ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Turekela Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
52,422
M: 25,994
F: 26,428 |
| Rural |
52,422
M: 25,994
F: 26,428 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 13,925
Population Distribution
Total: 52,422 (Male: 25,994, Female: 26,428)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 8,353 (Male: 4,252, Female: 4,101)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,898 (Male: 3,478, Female: 3,420)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 18,341 (Male: 9,059, Female: 9,282)
Literate Population
Total: 21,265 (Male: 13,396, Female: 7,869)
Illiterate Population
Total: 31,157 (Male: 12,598, Female: 18,559)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 25,446 (Male: 14,831, Female: 10,615)
Main Workers
Total: 11,547 (Male: 9,566, Female: 1,981)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,899 (Male: 5,265, Female: 8,634)
Non-Workers
Total: 26,976 (Male: 11,163, Female: 15,813)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,123 (Male: 4,712, Female: 411)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,431 (Male: 2,552, Female: 879)
- Household Industry Workers: 434 (Male: 323, Female: 111)
- Other Workers: 2,559 (Male: 1,979, Female: 580)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,923 (Male: 1,095, Female: 828)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,426 (Male: 3,467, Female: 6,959)
- Household Industry Workers: 312 (Male: 88, Female: 224)
- Other Workers: 1,238 (Male: 615, Female: 623)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Turekela Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
52,422
M: 25,994
F: 26,428 |
| Rural |
52,422
M: 25,994
F: 26,428 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 13,925
Population Distribution
Total: 52,422 (Male: 25,994, Female: 26,428)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 8,353 (Male: 4,252, Female: 4,101)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,898 (Male: 3,478, Female: 3,420)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 18,341 (Male: 9,059, Female: 9,282)
Literate Population
Total: 21,265 (Male: 13,396, Female: 7,869)
Illiterate Population
Total: 31,157 (Male: 12,598, Female: 18,559)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 25,446 (Male: 14,831, Female: 10,615)
Main Workers
Total: 11,547 (Male: 9,566, Female: 1,981)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,899 (Male: 5,265, Female: 8,634)
Non-Workers
Total: 26,976 (Male: 11,163, Female: 15,813)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,123 (Male: 4,712, Female: 411)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,431 (Male: 2,552, Female: 879)
- Household Industry Workers: 434 (Male: 323, Female: 111)
- Other Workers: 2,559 (Male: 1,979, Female: 580)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,923 (Male: 1,095, Female: 828)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,426 (Male: 3,467, Female: 6,959)
- Household Industry Workers: 312 (Male: 88, Female: 224)
- Other Workers: 1,238 (Male: 615, Female: 623)
Grampanchayat List of Turekela Tehsil/Taluka
Turekela Tehsil comprises 14 Gram Panchayats and 75 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Turekela. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Turekela
Turekela is located in the Balangir District of Odisha State, India.
Turekela Tehsil has 75 villages.
Turekela has a total of 14 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Turekela is 52,422.
In Turekela, there are 25,994 males and 26,428 females.
There are 8,353 children in Turekela, comprising 4,252 males and 4,101 females.
In Turekela, the literate population is 21,265 (13,396 males and 7,869 females). The illiterate population is 31,157 (12,598 males and 18,559 females).