All Information About Kesinga Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kesinga Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kesinga is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kalahandi District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kesinga - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3159 |
| District | Kalahandi |
| Census Code 2011 | 3159 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 28 |
| Number of Villages | 127 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kalahandi (Code: 284) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bhawanipatna (Code: 2299) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bhawanipatna | Pradipta Kumar Naik ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kesinga Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
141,365
M: 71,241
F: 70,124 |
| Rural |
122,126
M: 61,397
F: 60,729 |
| Urban |
19,239
M: 9,844
F: 9,395 |
Number of Households: 36,947
Population Distribution
Total: 141,365 (Male: 71,241, Female: 70,124)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,771 (Male: 9,742, Female: 9,029)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 24,104 (Male: 11,995, Female: 12,109)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 33,026 (Male: 16,372, Female: 16,654)
Literate Population
Total: 82,155 (Male: 47,992, Female: 34,163)
Illiterate Population
Total: 59,210 (Male: 23,249, Female: 35,961)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 61,613 (Male: 40,477, Female: 21,136)
Main Workers
Total: 33,523 (Male: 28,418, Female: 5,105)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,090 (Male: 12,059, Female: 16,031)
Non-Workers
Total: 79,752 (Male: 30,764, Female: 48,988)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,716 (Male: 8,209, Female: 507)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,673 (Male: 5,932, Female: 1,741)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,125 (Male: 879, Female: 246)
- Other Workers: 16,009 (Male: 13,398, Female: 2,611)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,336 (Male: 1,407, Female: 929)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,260 (Male: 7,375, Female: 12,885)
- Household Industry Workers: 735 (Male: 334, Female: 401)
- Other Workers: 4,759 (Male: 2,943, Female: 1,816)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kesinga Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
141,365
M: 71,241
F: 70,124 |
| Rural |
122,126
M: 61,397
F: 60,729 |
| Urban |
19,239
M: 9,844
F: 9,395 |
Number of Households: 36,947
Population Distribution
Total: 141,365 (Male: 71,241, Female: 70,124)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 18,771 (Male: 9,742, Female: 9,029)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 24,104 (Male: 11,995, Female: 12,109)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 33,026 (Male: 16,372, Female: 16,654)
Literate Population
Total: 82,155 (Male: 47,992, Female: 34,163)
Illiterate Population
Total: 59,210 (Male: 23,249, Female: 35,961)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 61,613 (Male: 40,477, Female: 21,136)
Main Workers
Total: 33,523 (Male: 28,418, Female: 5,105)
Marginal Workers
Total: 28,090 (Male: 12,059, Female: 16,031)
Non-Workers
Total: 79,752 (Male: 30,764, Female: 48,988)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 8,716 (Male: 8,209, Female: 507)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,673 (Male: 5,932, Female: 1,741)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,125 (Male: 879, Female: 246)
- Other Workers: 16,009 (Male: 13,398, Female: 2,611)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,336 (Male: 1,407, Female: 929)
- Agricultural Laborers: 20,260 (Male: 7,375, Female: 12,885)
- Household Industry Workers: 735 (Male: 334, Female: 401)
- Other Workers: 4,759 (Male: 2,943, Female: 1,816)
Grampanchayat List of Kesinga Tehsil/Taluka
Kesinga Tehsil comprises 28 Gram Panchayats and 127 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kesinga. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kesinga
Kesinga is located in the Kalahandi District of Odisha State, India.
Kesinga Tehsil has 127 villages.
Kesinga has a total of 28 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kesinga is 141,365.
In Kesinga, there are 71,241 males and 70,124 females.
There are 18,771 children in Kesinga, comprising 9,742 males and 9,029 females.
In Kesinga, the literate population is 82,155 (47,992 males and 34,163 females). The illiterate population is 59,210 (23,249 males and 35,961 females).