All Information About Orkel Subdistrict
Detailed information about Orkel Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Orkel is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Malkangiri District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Orkel - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3226 |
| District | Malkangiri |
| Census Code 2011 | 3226 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 18 |
| Number of Villages | 120 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Nabarangpur (Code: 290) |
| Assembly Constituency | Chitrakonda (Code: 2341) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Chitrakonda | Purna Chandra Baka ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Orkel Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
74,584
M: 36,462
F: 38,122 |
| Rural |
62,788
M: 30,439
F: 32,349 |
| Urban |
11,796
M: 6,023
F: 5,773 |
Number of Households: 16,700
Population Distribution
Total: 74,584 (Male: 36,462, Female: 38,122)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,291 (Male: 6,591, Female: 6,700)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 16,770 (Male: 8,367, Female: 8,403)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 39,723 (Male: 18,873, Female: 20,850)
Literate Population
Total: 32,305 (Male: 19,209, Female: 13,096)
Illiterate Population
Total: 42,279 (Male: 17,253, Female: 25,026)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 34,699 (Male: 19,911, Female: 14,788)
Main Workers
Total: 20,728 (Male: 15,884, Female: 4,844)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,971 (Male: 4,027, Female: 9,944)
Non-Workers
Total: 39,885 (Male: 16,551, Female: 23,334)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,148 (Male: 10,060, Female: 2,088)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,658 (Male: 1,329, Female: 1,329)
- Household Industry Workers: 501 (Male: 210, Female: 291)
- Other Workers: 5,421 (Male: 4,285, Female: 1,136)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,037 (Male: 1,170, Female: 1,867)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,698 (Male: 2,035, Female: 6,663)
- Household Industry Workers: 724 (Male: 141, Female: 583)
- Other Workers: 1,512 (Male: 681, Female: 831)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Orkel Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
74,584
M: 36,462
F: 38,122 |
| Rural |
62,788
M: 30,439
F: 32,349 |
| Urban |
11,796
M: 6,023
F: 5,773 |
Number of Households: 16,700
Population Distribution
Total: 74,584 (Male: 36,462, Female: 38,122)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,291 (Male: 6,591, Female: 6,700)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 16,770 (Male: 8,367, Female: 8,403)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 39,723 (Male: 18,873, Female: 20,850)
Literate Population
Total: 32,305 (Male: 19,209, Female: 13,096)
Illiterate Population
Total: 42,279 (Male: 17,253, Female: 25,026)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 34,699 (Male: 19,911, Female: 14,788)
Main Workers
Total: 20,728 (Male: 15,884, Female: 4,844)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,971 (Male: 4,027, Female: 9,944)
Non-Workers
Total: 39,885 (Male: 16,551, Female: 23,334)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 12,148 (Male: 10,060, Female: 2,088)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,658 (Male: 1,329, Female: 1,329)
- Household Industry Workers: 501 (Male: 210, Female: 291)
- Other Workers: 5,421 (Male: 4,285, Female: 1,136)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,037 (Male: 1,170, Female: 1,867)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,698 (Male: 2,035, Female: 6,663)
- Household Industry Workers: 724 (Male: 141, Female: 583)
- Other Workers: 1,512 (Male: 681, Female: 831)
Grampanchayat List of Orkel Tehsil/Taluka
Orkel Tehsil comprises 18 Gram Panchayats and 120 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Orkel. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orkel
Orkel is located in the Malkangiri District of Odisha State, India.
Orkel Tehsil has 120 villages.
Orkel has a total of 18 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Orkel is 74,584.
In Orkel, there are 36,462 males and 38,122 females.
There are 13,291 children in Orkel, comprising 6,591 males and 6,700 females.
In Orkel, the literate population is 32,305 (19,209 males and 13,096 females). The illiterate population is 42,279 (17,253 males and 25,026 females).