Subdivisions in Sundargarh District

Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Sundargarh, Odisha

34 Subdivisions
2,513 Villages

About Subdivisions in Sundargarh District

Sundargarh District in Odisha is divided into 34 subdivisions (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 2,513 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.

Each subdivision in Sundargarh District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Subdivision Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The subdivision office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.

Understanding the subdivision structure of Sundargarh District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 34 subdivisions in Sundargarh District with their village coverage.

Terminology Note

In Odisha, these administrative divisions are officially called subdivisions. The same administrative level is known as Taluks in South India, Tehsils in North India, Mandals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Subdivisions in Eastern India. All terms refer to the same sub-district tier with similar administrative functions.

List of Subdivisions in Sundargarh District

# Subdivision Name Type Villages Population View Details
1 Balisankara Tehsil 102 - View
2 Banei Tehsil 198 61804 View
3 Baragaon Tehsil 70 77943 View
4 Bhasma Tehsil 54 42101 View
5 Biramitrapur Tehsil 176 96881 View
6 Bisra Tehsil 93 98455 View
7 Bondamunda Tehsil 3 14399 View
8 Brahmani Tarang Tehsil 3 57664 View
9 Chandiposh Tehsil 22 21864 View
10 Dharuadihi Tehsil 11 35427 View
11 Gurundia Tehsil 156 35256 View
12 Hatibari Tehsil 5 61931 View
13 Hemgir Tehsil 218 84559 View
14 Kamarposh Balang Tehsil 56 43854 View
15 Kinjirkela Tehsil 3 57452 View
16 Koida Tehsil 167 39824 View
17 Kutra Tehsil 57 66462 View
18 Lahunipara Tehsil 342 77841 View
19 Lathikata Tehsil 100 24846 View
20 Lephripara Tehsil 116 70547 View
21 Mahulapada Tehsil 46 19191 View
22 Panposh Tehsil 56 - View
23 Raghunathapali Tehsil 3 26095 View
24 Raiboga Tehsil 2 43474 View
25 Rajagangapur Tehsil 91 166131 View
26 Raurkela ITS P S Tehsil 2 216410 View
27 Raurkela M Tehsil 5 320040 View
28 Rourkela Tehsil 55 - View
29 Subdega Tehsil 60 - View
30 Sundargarh Tehsil 93 48969 View
31 Sundargarh Tehsil 2 74134 View
32 Talasara Tehsil 15 80443 View
33 Tangarapali Tehsil 81 5851 View
34 Tikaetpali Tehsil 50 23589 View

Browse Subdivisions in Sundargarh

Balisankara

Tehsil 102 villages

Banei

Tehsil 198 villages
Population: 61804

Baragaon

Tehsil 70 villages
Population: 77943

Bhasma

Tehsil 54 villages
Population: 42101

Biramitrapur

Tehsil 176 villages
Population: 96881

Bisra

Tehsil 93 villages
Population: 98455

Bondamunda

Tehsil 3 villages
Population: 14399

Brahmani Tarang

Tehsil 3 villages
Population: 57664

Chandiposh

Tehsil 22 villages
Population: 21864

Dharuadihi

Tehsil 11 villages
Population: 35427

Gurundia

Tehsil 156 villages
Population: 35256

Hatibari

Tehsil 5 villages
Population: 61931

Hemgir

Tehsil 218 villages
Population: 84559

Kamarposh Balang

Tehsil 56 villages
Population: 43854

Kinjirkela

Tehsil 3 villages
Population: 57452

Koida

Tehsil 167 villages
Population: 39824

Kutra

Tehsil 57 villages
Population: 66462

Lahunipara

Tehsil 342 villages
Population: 77841

Lathikata

Tehsil 100 villages
Population: 24846

Lephripara

Tehsil 116 villages
Population: 70547

Mahulapada

Tehsil 46 villages
Population: 19191

Panposh

Tehsil 56 villages

Raghunathapali

Tehsil 3 villages
Population: 26095

Raiboga

Tehsil 2 villages
Population: 43474

Rajagangapur

Tehsil 91 villages
Population: 166131

Raurkela ITS P S

Tehsil 2 villages
Population: 216410

Raurkela M

Tehsil 5 villages
Population: 320040

Rourkela

Tehsil 55 villages

Subdega

Tehsil 60 villages

Sundargarh

Tehsil 93 villages
Population: 48969

Sundargarh

Tehsil 2 villages
Population: 74134

Talasara

Tehsil 15 villages
Population: 80443

Tangarapali

Tehsil 81 villages
Population: 5851

Tikaetpali

Tehsil 50 villages
Population: 23589

How to Use This Directory

This subdivision directory for Sundargarh District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:

  1. Find your subdivision: Locate the subdivision that covers your village or area from the list above
  2. View detailed information: Click on any subdivision name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
  3. Access services: Identify the correct subdivision office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
  4. Compare coverage: Use the village count column to understand the size and coverage of each subdivision

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subdivisions are there in Sundargarh District?

Sundargarh District has 34 subdivisions that together cover 2,513 villages. These administrative divisions handle revenue collection, land records, and essential government certificate services for all citizens in the district. The subdivisions are administered under the overall supervision of the District Collector at Sundargarh.

What is the difference between a subdivision and a block in Sundargarh District?

A subdivision is a revenue administrative unit focused on land revenue collection, property registration, and issuing government certificates. A block (Community Development Block) is a development administrative unit focused on implementing rural development programs, healthcare, education, and welfare schemes. While both cover similar geographical areas in Sundargarh District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).

Where is the subdivision office located in Sundargarh District?

Each subdivision in Sundargarh District has its own subdivision office (Tahsildar office) usually located in the headquarters town of that subdivision. Click on any subdivision name in the list above to find the specific location, contact details, and office information. The subdivision office is where you submit applications for certificates, land mutations, and other revenue-related services.

How do I find which subdivision my village belongs to in Sundargarh District?

To find your village's subdivision in Sundargarh District: (1) Browse the subdivisions listed above and click on each to see the village list, (2) Check your land records or property documents which mention the subdivision name, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ to directly locate your village, or (4) Contact the District Collectorate for administrative boundary information.

What services can I access at a subdivision office in Sundargarh District?

Subdivision offices (Tahsildar offices) in Sundargarh District provide numerous essential services: Certificates: Income, caste, community, residence, nativity, and legal heir certificates. Land services: Patta transfers, mutation of records, encumbrance certificates, land valuations. Revenue services: Land tax payment, property tax assessment. Welfare services: Old age pension, widow pension, ration card applications. Emergency services: Emergency certificates during natural disasters. The Tahsildar also has magisterial powers to handle minor legal and administrative matters.