All Information About Motunga Subdistrict
Detailed information about Motunga Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Motunga is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dhenkanal District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Motunga - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2994 |
| District | Dhenkanal |
| Census Code 2011 | 2994 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 13 |
| Number of Villages | 66 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dhenkanal (Code: 281) |
| Assembly Constituency | Hindol (Code: 2280) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Hindol | Simarani Nayak ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Motunga Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
62,014
M: 32,296
F: 29,718 |
| Rural |
62,014
M: 32,296
F: 29,718 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 14,709
Population Distribution
Total: 62,014 (Male: 32,296, Female: 29,718)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,149 (Male: 3,839, Female: 3,310)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 15,234 (Male: 7,705, Female: 7,529)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,108 (Male: 2,098, Female: 2,010)
Literate Population
Total: 44,675 (Male: 25,369, Female: 19,306)
Illiterate Population
Total: 17,339 (Male: 6,927, Female: 10,412)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 21,364 (Male: 17,902, Female: 3,462)
Main Workers
Total: 16,940 (Male: 15,097, Female: 1,843)
Marginal Workers
Total: 4,424 (Male: 2,805, Female: 1,619)
Non-Workers
Total: 40,650 (Male: 14,394, Female: 26,256)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,461 (Male: 2,275, Female: 186)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,100 (Male: 1,774, Female: 326)
- Household Industry Workers: 616 (Male: 550, Female: 66)
- Other Workers: 11,763 (Male: 10,498, Female: 1,265)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 315 (Male: 243, Female: 72)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,874 (Male: 1,029, Female: 845)
- Household Industry Workers: 202 (Male: 164, Female: 38)
- Other Workers: 2,033 (Male: 1,369, Female: 664)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Motunga Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
62,014
M: 32,296
F: 29,718 |
| Rural |
62,014
M: 32,296
F: 29,718 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 14,709
Population Distribution
Total: 62,014 (Male: 32,296, Female: 29,718)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,149 (Male: 3,839, Female: 3,310)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 15,234 (Male: 7,705, Female: 7,529)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,108 (Male: 2,098, Female: 2,010)
Literate Population
Total: 44,675 (Male: 25,369, Female: 19,306)
Illiterate Population
Total: 17,339 (Male: 6,927, Female: 10,412)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 21,364 (Male: 17,902, Female: 3,462)
Main Workers
Total: 16,940 (Male: 15,097, Female: 1,843)
Marginal Workers
Total: 4,424 (Male: 2,805, Female: 1,619)
Non-Workers
Total: 40,650 (Male: 14,394, Female: 26,256)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,461 (Male: 2,275, Female: 186)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,100 (Male: 1,774, Female: 326)
- Household Industry Workers: 616 (Male: 550, Female: 66)
- Other Workers: 11,763 (Male: 10,498, Female: 1,265)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 315 (Male: 243, Female: 72)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,874 (Male: 1,029, Female: 845)
- Household Industry Workers: 202 (Male: 164, Female: 38)
- Other Workers: 2,033 (Male: 1,369, Female: 664)
Grampanchayat List of Motunga Tehsil/Taluka
Motunga Tehsil comprises 13 Gram Panchayats and 66 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Motunga. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Motunga
Motunga is located in the Dhenkanal District of Odisha State, India.
Motunga Tehsil has 66 villages.
Motunga has a total of 13 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Motunga is 62,014.
In Motunga, there are 32,296 males and 29,718 females.
There are 7,149 children in Motunga, comprising 3,839 males and 3,310 females.
In Motunga, the literate population is 44,675 (25,369 males and 19,306 females). The illiterate population is 17,339 (6,927 males and 10,412 females).