Koraput
Koraput is a district and city located in Odisha State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Koraput district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Koraput District overview
Koraput is Town in Odisha serves as administrative headquarter of Koraput district. Total area of Koraput District is 8,807 km² including 8,635 km² rural area and 172 km² urban area. There are 21 Tehsils part of Koraput District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Koraput District, Koraput has 2042 villages.
Boipariguda is the largest tehsil in Koraput district by area covering 1280.32 km2 and Damonjodi is the smallest tehsil in Koraput district by area covering 59.6117 km2. Jeypore is the largest tehsil by population while Kotiya is the smallest tehsil by population in Koraput district.
Population of Koraput District
As of the 2011 census, Koraput district has a population of approximately 1,379,647 peoples which is divided into urban population of 226,169 and rular population of 1,153,478. The population density in Koraput region is about 156.7 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 678,809 | 700,838 | 1,379,647 |
| Rural | 563,771 | 589,707 | 1,153,478 |
| Urban | 115,038 | 111,131 | 226,169 |
Households of Koraput District
There are about 337,677 houses in the district, including 54,894 urban houses and 282,783 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.09 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 337,677 |
| Rural | 282,783 |
| Urban | 54,894 |
List Of Tehsil in Koraput District
Koraput district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 21 tehsils in Koraput district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Koraput:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bandhugaon | 424.8 | 58,974 |
| Bhairabsingipur | 362.0 | 70,420 |
| Boipariguda | 1,280.3 | 125,337 |
| Boriguma | 387.8 | 98,341 |
| Damonjodi | 59.6 | 29,431 |
| Dasamantapur | 603.3 | 50,736 |
| Jeypore | 342.1 | 181,906 |
| Kakiriguma | 195.9 | 25,329 |
| Koraput | 746.6 | 68,193 |
| Koraput Town | 105.0 | 54,832 |
| Kotiya | 68.1 | 10,063 |
| Kotpad | 540.5 | 120,929 |
| Kundura | 294.1 | 57,038 |
| Lakshmipur | 317.7 | 40,232 |
| Machh kund | 398.4 | 41,132 |
| Nandapur | 659.9 | 72,579 |
| Narayanpatana | 568.8 | 43,575 |
| Padua | 474.2 | 54,561 |
| Pottangi | 739.6 | 88,128 |
| Similiguda | 156.0 | 22,247 |
| Sunabeda | 82.4 | 65,664 |
Frequently Asked Question About Koraput District
How many villages are there in Koraput district ?
There are 2042 villages in the Koraput district.
What is the population of Koraput district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Koraput district is 1,379,647
How many town or city are there in Koraput district ?
There are 7 town or city in the Koraput district.
How many Tehsil in Koraput district ?
There are 21 Tehsil in Koraput district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Koraput district
Boipariguda is the largest Tehsil in Koraput district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Koraput district ?
Damonjodi is the smallest Tehsil in Koraput district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Koraput district ?
Jeypore is the most populated Tehsil in Koraput district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Koraput district ?
Kotiya is the most least populated Tehsil in Koraput district.