All Information About Raikia Subdistrict
Detailed information about Raikia Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Raikia is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kandhamal District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Raikia - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3126 |
| District | Kandhamal |
| Census Code 2011 | 3126 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 14 |
| Number of Villages | 143 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kandhamal (Code: 285) |
| Assembly Constituency | G. udayagiri (Code: 2310) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of G. udayagiri | Saluga Pradhan ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Raikia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
52,830
M: 25,798
F: 27,032 |
| Rural |
52,830
M: 25,798
F: 27,032 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 12,712
Population Distribution
Total: 52,830 (Male: 25,798, Female: 27,032)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,103 (Male: 3,641, Female: 3,462)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,444 (Male: 3,161, Female: 3,283)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 29,660 (Male: 14,269, Female: 15,391)
Literate Population
Total: 30,951 (Male: 17,576, Female: 13,375)
Illiterate Population
Total: 21,879 (Male: 8,222, Female: 13,657)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 26,444 (Male: 14,328, Female: 12,116)
Main Workers
Total: 13,513 (Male: 9,329, Female: 4,184)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,931 (Male: 4,999, Female: 7,932)
Non-Workers
Total: 26,386 (Male: 11,470, Female: 14,916)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,006 (Male: 3,866, Female: 1,140)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,166 (Male: 2,413, Female: 1,753)
- Household Industry Workers: 364 (Male: 231, Female: 133)
- Other Workers: 3,977 (Male: 2,819, Female: 1,158)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,142 (Male: 476, Female: 666)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,060 (Male: 3,283, Female: 5,777)
- Household Industry Workers: 451 (Male: 110, Female: 341)
- Other Workers: 2,278 (Male: 1,130, Female: 1,148)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Raikia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
52,830
M: 25,798
F: 27,032 |
| Rural |
52,830
M: 25,798
F: 27,032 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 12,712
Population Distribution
Total: 52,830 (Male: 25,798, Female: 27,032)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 7,103 (Male: 3,641, Female: 3,462)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,444 (Male: 3,161, Female: 3,283)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 29,660 (Male: 14,269, Female: 15,391)
Literate Population
Total: 30,951 (Male: 17,576, Female: 13,375)
Illiterate Population
Total: 21,879 (Male: 8,222, Female: 13,657)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 26,444 (Male: 14,328, Female: 12,116)
Main Workers
Total: 13,513 (Male: 9,329, Female: 4,184)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,931 (Male: 4,999, Female: 7,932)
Non-Workers
Total: 26,386 (Male: 11,470, Female: 14,916)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,006 (Male: 3,866, Female: 1,140)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,166 (Male: 2,413, Female: 1,753)
- Household Industry Workers: 364 (Male: 231, Female: 133)
- Other Workers: 3,977 (Male: 2,819, Female: 1,158)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,142 (Male: 476, Female: 666)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,060 (Male: 3,283, Female: 5,777)
- Household Industry Workers: 451 (Male: 110, Female: 341)
- Other Workers: 2,278 (Male: 1,130, Female: 1,148)
Grampanchayat List of Raikia Tehsil/Taluka
Raikia Tehsil comprises 14 Gram Panchayats and 143 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Raikia. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Raikia
Raikia is located in the Kandhamal District of Odisha State, India.
Raikia Tehsil has 143 villages.
Raikia has a total of 14 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Raikia is 52,830.
In Raikia, there are 25,798 males and 27,032 females.
There are 7,103 children in Raikia, comprising 3,641 males and 3,462 females.
In Raikia, the literate population is 30,951 (17,576 males and 13,375 females). The illiterate population is 21,879 (8,222 males and 13,657 females).