All Information About Konark Subdistrict
Detailed information about Konark Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Konark is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Puri District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Konark - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3061 |
| District | Puri |
| Census Code 2011 | 3061 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 11 |
| Number of Villages | 80 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Jagatsinghpur (Code: 282) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kakatpur (Code: 2287) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kakatpur | Tusharkanti Behera ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Konark Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
54,999
M: 28,037
F: 26,962 |
| Rural |
38,220
M: 19,383
F: 18,837 |
| Urban |
16,779
M: 8,654
F: 8,125 |
Number of Households: 11,860
Population Distribution
Total: 54,999 (Male: 28,037, Female: 26,962)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 5,258 (Male: 2,732, Female: 2,526)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 12,285 (Male: 6,241, Female: 6,044)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 478 (Male: 266, Female: 212)
Literate Population
Total: 41,468 (Male: 22,493, Female: 18,975)
Illiterate Population
Total: 13,531 (Male: 5,544, Female: 7,987)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 20,628 (Male: 16,100, Female: 4,528)
Main Workers
Total: 14,105 (Male: 12,656, Female: 1,449)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,523 (Male: 3,444, Female: 3,079)
Non-Workers
Total: 34,371 (Male: 11,937, Female: 22,434)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,020 (Male: 5,768, Female: 252)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,753 (Male: 1,413, Female: 340)
- Household Industry Workers: 299 (Male: 282, Female: 17)
- Other Workers: 6,033 (Male: 5,193, Female: 840)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,206 (Male: 617, Female: 589)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,948 (Male: 1,677, Female: 1,271)
- Household Industry Workers: 188 (Male: 121, Female: 67)
- Other Workers: 2,181 (Male: 1,029, Female: 1,152)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Konark Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
54,999
M: 28,037
F: 26,962 |
| Rural |
38,220
M: 19,383
F: 18,837 |
| Urban |
16,779
M: 8,654
F: 8,125 |
Number of Households: 11,860
Population Distribution
Total: 54,999 (Male: 28,037, Female: 26,962)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 5,258 (Male: 2,732, Female: 2,526)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 12,285 (Male: 6,241, Female: 6,044)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 478 (Male: 266, Female: 212)
Literate Population
Total: 41,468 (Male: 22,493, Female: 18,975)
Illiterate Population
Total: 13,531 (Male: 5,544, Female: 7,987)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 20,628 (Male: 16,100, Female: 4,528)
Main Workers
Total: 14,105 (Male: 12,656, Female: 1,449)
Marginal Workers
Total: 6,523 (Male: 3,444, Female: 3,079)
Non-Workers
Total: 34,371 (Male: 11,937, Female: 22,434)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,020 (Male: 5,768, Female: 252)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,753 (Male: 1,413, Female: 340)
- Household Industry Workers: 299 (Male: 282, Female: 17)
- Other Workers: 6,033 (Male: 5,193, Female: 840)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,206 (Male: 617, Female: 589)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,948 (Male: 1,677, Female: 1,271)
- Household Industry Workers: 188 (Male: 121, Female: 67)
- Other Workers: 2,181 (Male: 1,029, Female: 1,152)
Grampanchayat List of Konark Tehsil/Taluka
Konark Tehsil comprises 11 Gram Panchayats and 80 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Konark. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Konark
Konark is located in the Puri District of Odisha State, India.
Konark Tehsil has 80 villages.
Konark has a total of 11 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Konark is 54,999.
In Konark, there are 28,037 males and 26,962 females.
There are 5,258 children in Konark, comprising 2,732 males and 2,526 females.
In Konark, the literate population is 41,468 (22,493 males and 18,975 females). The illiterate population is 13,531 (5,544 males and 7,987 females).