All Information About Pottangi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Pottangi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Pottangi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Koraput District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Pottangi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3218 |
| District | Koraput |
| Census Code 2011 | 3218 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 26 |
| Number of Villages | 125 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Koraput (Code: 288) |
| Assembly Constituency | Pottangi (Code: 2332) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Pottangi | Pitam Padhi ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pottangi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
88,128
M: 43,375
F: 44,753 |
| Rural |
88,128
M: 43,375
F: 44,753 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 20,547
Population Distribution
Total: 88,128 (Male: 43,375, Female: 44,753)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,862 (Male: 7,663, Female: 7,199)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,561 (Male: 2,773, Female: 2,788)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 54,917 (Male: 26,899, Female: 28,018)
Literate Population
Total: 25,411 (Male: 15,908, Female: 9,503)
Illiterate Population
Total: 62,717 (Male: 27,467, Female: 35,250)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 48,456 (Male: 24,402, Female: 24,054)
Main Workers
Total: 30,042 (Male: 20,038, Female: 10,004)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,414 (Male: 4,364, Female: 14,050)
Non-Workers
Total: 39,672 (Male: 18,973, Female: 20,699)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 21,761 (Male: 15,445, Female: 6,316)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,552 (Male: 2,636, Female: 2,916)
- Household Industry Workers: 187 (Male: 136, Female: 51)
- Other Workers: 2,542 (Male: 1,821, Female: 721)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,171 (Male: 1,251, Female: 2,920)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,373 (Male: 2,800, Female: 10,573)
- Household Industry Workers: 170 (Male: 54, Female: 116)
- Other Workers: 700 (Male: 259, Female: 441)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pottangi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
88,128
M: 43,375
F: 44,753 |
| Rural |
88,128
M: 43,375
F: 44,753 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 20,547
Population Distribution
Total: 88,128 (Male: 43,375, Female: 44,753)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,862 (Male: 7,663, Female: 7,199)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,561 (Male: 2,773, Female: 2,788)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 54,917 (Male: 26,899, Female: 28,018)
Literate Population
Total: 25,411 (Male: 15,908, Female: 9,503)
Illiterate Population
Total: 62,717 (Male: 27,467, Female: 35,250)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 48,456 (Male: 24,402, Female: 24,054)
Main Workers
Total: 30,042 (Male: 20,038, Female: 10,004)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,414 (Male: 4,364, Female: 14,050)
Non-Workers
Total: 39,672 (Male: 18,973, Female: 20,699)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 21,761 (Male: 15,445, Female: 6,316)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,552 (Male: 2,636, Female: 2,916)
- Household Industry Workers: 187 (Male: 136, Female: 51)
- Other Workers: 2,542 (Male: 1,821, Female: 721)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,171 (Male: 1,251, Female: 2,920)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,373 (Male: 2,800, Female: 10,573)
- Household Industry Workers: 170 (Male: 54, Female: 116)
- Other Workers: 700 (Male: 259, Female: 441)
Grampanchayat List of Pottangi Tehsil/Taluka
Pottangi Tehsil comprises 26 Gram Panchayats and 125 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Pottangi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pottangi
Pottangi is located in the Koraput District of Odisha State, India.
Pottangi Tehsil has 125 villages.
Pottangi has a total of 26 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Pottangi is 88,128.
In Pottangi, there are 43,375 males and 44,753 females.
There are 14,862 children in Pottangi, comprising 7,663 males and 7,199 females.
In Pottangi, the literate population is 25,411 (15,908 males and 9,503 females). The illiterate population is 62,717 (27,467 males and 35,250 females).