All Information About Dhenkanal Sadar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dhenkanal Sadar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dhenkanal Sadar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dhenkanal District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dhenkanal Sadar - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2999 |
| District | Dhenkanal |
| Census Code 2011 | 2999 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 45 |
| Number of Villages | 236 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dhenkanal (Code: 281) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dhenkanal (Code: 2279) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dhenkanal | Sudhir Kumar Samal ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
282,828
M: 146,122
F: 136,706 |
| Rural |
210,758
M: 108,806
F: 101,952 |
| Urban |
72,070
M: 37,316
F: 34,754 |
Number of Households: 66,165
Population Distribution
Total: 282,828 (Male: 146,122, Female: 136,706)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,001 (Male: 17,113, Female: 14,888)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 54,209 (Male: 27,574, Female: 26,635)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 29,339 (Male: 14,514, Female: 14,825)
Literate Population
Total: 206,764 (Male: 113,692, Female: 93,072)
Illiterate Population
Total: 76,064 (Male: 32,430, Female: 43,634)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 97,212 (Male: 79,722, Female: 17,490)
Main Workers
Total: 70,830 (Male: 62,607, Female: 8,223)
Marginal Workers
Total: 26,382 (Male: 17,115, Female: 9,267)
Non-Workers
Total: 185,616 (Male: 66,400, Female: 119,216)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,885 (Male: 9,477, Female: 408)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,670 (Male: 10,820, Female: 1,850)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,692 (Male: 3,033, Female: 659)
- Other Workers: 44,583 (Male: 39,277, Female: 5,306)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,846 (Male: 1,336, Female: 510)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,925 (Male: 7,345, Female: 4,580)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,681 (Male: 858, Female: 823)
- Other Workers: 10,930 (Male: 7,576, Female: 3,354)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
282,828
M: 146,122
F: 136,706 |
| Rural |
210,758
M: 108,806
F: 101,952 |
| Urban |
72,070
M: 37,316
F: 34,754 |
Number of Households: 66,165
Population Distribution
Total: 282,828 (Male: 146,122, Female: 136,706)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,001 (Male: 17,113, Female: 14,888)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 54,209 (Male: 27,574, Female: 26,635)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 29,339 (Male: 14,514, Female: 14,825)
Literate Population
Total: 206,764 (Male: 113,692, Female: 93,072)
Illiterate Population
Total: 76,064 (Male: 32,430, Female: 43,634)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 97,212 (Male: 79,722, Female: 17,490)
Main Workers
Total: 70,830 (Male: 62,607, Female: 8,223)
Marginal Workers
Total: 26,382 (Male: 17,115, Female: 9,267)
Non-Workers
Total: 185,616 (Male: 66,400, Female: 119,216)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,885 (Male: 9,477, Female: 408)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,670 (Male: 10,820, Female: 1,850)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,692 (Male: 3,033, Female: 659)
- Other Workers: 44,583 (Male: 39,277, Female: 5,306)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,846 (Male: 1,336, Female: 510)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,925 (Male: 7,345, Female: 4,580)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,681 (Male: 858, Female: 823)
- Other Workers: 10,930 (Male: 7,576, Female: 3,354)
Grampanchayat List of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil/Taluka
Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil comprises 45 Gram Panchayats and 236 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dhenkanal Sadar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhenkanal Sadar
Dhenkanal Sadar is located in the Dhenkanal District of Odisha State, India.
Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil has 236 villages.
Dhenkanal Sadar has a total of 45 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dhenkanal Sadar is 282,828.
In Dhenkanal Sadar, there are 146,122 males and 136,706 females.
There are 32,001 children in Dhenkanal Sadar, comprising 17,113 males and 14,888 females.
In Dhenkanal Sadar, the literate population is 206,764 (113,692 males and 93,072 females). The illiterate population is 76,064 (32,430 males and 43,634 females).