Rayagada
Rayagada is a district and city located in Odisha State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Rayagada district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Rayagada District overview
Rayagada is Town in Odisha serves as administrative headquarter of Rayagada district. Total area of Rayagada District is 7,073 km² including 7,004 km² rural area and 69 km² urban area. There are 15 Tehsils part of Rayagada District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Rayagada District, Rayagada has 2665 villages.
Rayagada is the largest tehsil in Rayagada district by area covering 892.681 km2 and Andirakanch is the smallest tehsil in Rayagada district by area covering 134.272 km2. Rayagada is the largest tehsil by population while Andirakanch is the smallest tehsil by population in Rayagada district.
Population of Rayagada District
As of the 2011 census, Rayagada district has a population of approximately 967,911 peoples which is divided into urban population of 146,966 and rular population of 820,945. The population density in Rayagada region is about 136.8 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 471,960 | 495,951 | 967,911 |
| Rural | 397,774 | 423,171 | 820,945 |
| Urban | 74,186 | 72,780 | 146,966 |
Households of Rayagada District
There are about 226,144 houses in the district, including 34,576 urban houses and 191,568 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.28 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 226,144 |
| Rural | 191,568 |
| Urban | 34,576 |
List Of Tehsil in Rayagada District
Rayagada district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 15 tehsils in Rayagada 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 Rayagada :
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ambadala | 473.5 | 54,514 |
| Andirakanch | 134.3 | 15,258 |
| Bishamakatak | 665.1 | 87,895 |
| Chandrapur | 611.0 | 28,952 |
| Doraguda | 193.8 | 19,457 |
| Gudari | 574.5 | 65,526 |
| Gunupur | 637.3 | 114,856 |
| Kalyanasingpur | 552.4 | 66,029 |
| Kashipur | 769.8 | 70,542 |
| Muniguda | 388.2 | 55,233 |
| Padmapur | 215.3 | 44,779 |
| Puttasing | 388.1 | 39,390 |
| Rayagada | 892.7 | 222,518 |
| Seskhal | 342.1 | 47,586 |
| Tikiri | 235.0 | 35,376 |
Frequently Asked Question About Rayagada District
How many villages are there in Rayagada district ?
There are 2665 villages in the Rayagada district.
What is the population of Rayagada district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Rayagada district is 967,911
How many town or city are there in Rayagada district ?
There are 7 town or city in the Rayagada district.
How many Tehsil in Rayagada district ?
There are 15 Tehsil in Rayagada district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Rayagada district
Rayagada is the largest Tehsil in Rayagada district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Rayagada district ?
Andirakanch is the smallest Tehsil in Rayagada district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Rayagada district ?
Rayagada is the most populated Tehsil in Rayagada district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Rayagada district ?
Andirakanch is the most least populated Tehsil in Rayagada district.