All Information About Kokasara Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kokasara Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kokasara is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kalahandi District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kokasara - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3169 |
| District | Kalahandi |
| Census Code 2011 | 3169 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 29 |
| Number of Villages | 90 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kalahandi (Code: 284) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dharmgarh (Code: 2300) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dharmgarh | Mousadhi Bag ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kokasara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
158,742
M: 78,488
F: 80,254 |
| Rural |
158,742
M: 78,488
F: 80,254 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 41,585
Population Distribution
Total: 158,742 (Male: 78,488, Female: 80,254)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,853 (Male: 11,092, Female: 10,761)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 25,901 (Male: 12,723, Female: 13,178)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 51,162 (Male: 25,166, Female: 25,996)
Literate Population
Total: 76,173 (Male: 47,510, Female: 28,663)
Illiterate Population
Total: 82,569 (Male: 30,978, Female: 51,591)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 82,821 (Male: 46,198, Female: 36,623)
Main Workers
Total: 37,652 (Male: 30,076, Female: 7,576)
Marginal Workers
Total: 45,169 (Male: 16,122, Female: 29,047)
Non-Workers
Total: 75,921 (Male: 32,290, Female: 43,631)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,653 (Male: 12,436, Female: 1,217)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,673 (Male: 11,153, Female: 4,520)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,266 (Male: 808, Female: 458)
- Other Workers: 7,060 (Male: 5,679, Female: 1,381)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,909 (Male: 2,106, Female: 1,803)
- Agricultural Laborers: 37,005 (Male: 12,075, Female: 24,930)
- Household Industry Workers: 967 (Male: 308, Female: 659)
- Other Workers: 3,288 (Male: 1,633, Female: 1,655)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kokasara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
158,742
M: 78,488
F: 80,254 |
| Rural |
158,742
M: 78,488
F: 80,254 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 41,585
Population Distribution
Total: 158,742 (Male: 78,488, Female: 80,254)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 21,853 (Male: 11,092, Female: 10,761)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 25,901 (Male: 12,723, Female: 13,178)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 51,162 (Male: 25,166, Female: 25,996)
Literate Population
Total: 76,173 (Male: 47,510, Female: 28,663)
Illiterate Population
Total: 82,569 (Male: 30,978, Female: 51,591)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 82,821 (Male: 46,198, Female: 36,623)
Main Workers
Total: 37,652 (Male: 30,076, Female: 7,576)
Marginal Workers
Total: 45,169 (Male: 16,122, Female: 29,047)
Non-Workers
Total: 75,921 (Male: 32,290, Female: 43,631)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,653 (Male: 12,436, Female: 1,217)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,673 (Male: 11,153, Female: 4,520)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,266 (Male: 808, Female: 458)
- Other Workers: 7,060 (Male: 5,679, Female: 1,381)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,909 (Male: 2,106, Female: 1,803)
- Agricultural Laborers: 37,005 (Male: 12,075, Female: 24,930)
- Household Industry Workers: 967 (Male: 308, Female: 659)
- Other Workers: 3,288 (Male: 1,633, Female: 1,655)
Grampanchayat List of Kokasara Tehsil/Taluka
Kokasara Tehsil comprises 29 Gram Panchayats and 90 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kokasara. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kokasara
Kokasara is located in the Kalahandi District of Odisha State, India.
Kokasara Tehsil has 90 villages.
Kokasara has a total of 29 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kokasara is 158,742.
In Kokasara, there are 78,488 males and 80,254 females.
There are 21,853 children in Kokasara, comprising 11,092 males and 10,761 females.
In Kokasara, the literate population is 76,173 (47,510 males and 28,663 females). The illiterate population is 82,569 (30,978 males and 51,591 females).