Nihalprasad
Nihalprasad is a Town and Tehsil in Dhenkanal District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Nihalprasad Block (CD) is 02992. The total area of Nihalprasad Tehsil is 169 km². Nihalprasad has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nihalprasad Tehsil
Nihalprasad Tehsil has a total of 60 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Nihalprasad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asanabahali | Dasamanpatna | Bhuban (25 km) |
| 2 | Badapokharia | Bega | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 3 | Bailo | Kasipur | Bhuban (18 km) |
| 4 | Baliapat | Pingua | Bhuban (19 km) |
| 5 | Balipasi | Dasamanpatna | Bhuban (25 km) |
| 6 | Baunsanali | Laulai | Jajapur (47 km) |
| 7 | Bega | Bega | Jajapur (32 km) |
| 8 | Belasaralunda | Ratanapur | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 9 | Benajara | Khankira | Jajapur (47 km) |
| 10 | Bhaliapat | Kasipur | Bhuban (19 km) |
| 11 | Brahmanbati | Khanda Bandha | Bhuban (22 km) |
| 12 | Brundabanpur | Digambarpur | Bhuban (14 km) |
| 13 | Chhotatentuli | Khankira | Dhenkanal (46 km) |
| 14 | Dasamanapatana | Dasamanpatna | Bhuban (28 km) |
| 15 | Dhanabolkateni | Letheka | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 16 | Dhaulia | Letheka | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 17 | Digambarpur | Digambarpur | Bhuban (20 km) |
| 18 | Dihasahi | Ratanapur | Jajapur (40 km) |
| 19 | Erapada | Ratanapur | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 20 | Ghoraghori | Khankira | Jajapur (50 km) |
| 21 | Gopalpur | Deogan | Bhuban (22 km) |
| 22 | Haladidihi | Pingua | Bhuban (22 km) |
| 23 | Jakia | Pingua | Bhuban (23 km) |
| 24 | Kalapada | Kasipur | Bhuban (19 km) |
| 25 | Kalunigoda | Khanda Bandha | Bhuban (22 km) |
| 26 | Kantamalia | Khankira | Dhenkanal (50 km) |
| 27 | Karadabani | Bega | Jajapur (32 km) |
| 28 | Karanda | Dasamanpatna | Bhuban (25 km) |
| 29 | Kasipur | Kasipur | Bhuban (20 km) |
| 30 | Kesarda | Bega | Jajapur (40 km) |
| 31 | Khandabandha | Khanda Bandha | Bhuban (22 km) |
| 32 | Khandual | Kasipur | Bhuban (19 km) |
| 33 | Khankira | Khankira | Jajapur (45 km) |
| 34 | Kochilabanka | Pingua | Bhuban (23 km) |
| 35 | Kuspada | Letheka | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 36 | Lahada | Kasipur | Bhuban (19 km) |
| 37 | Laulai | Laulai | Jajapur (40 km) |
| 38 | Manjuripada | Dasamanpatna | Bhuban (27 km) |
| 39 | Nethaka | Letheka | Jajapur (40 km) |
| 40 | Nihalprasad | Nihal Prasad | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 41 | Nilambarpur | Letheka | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 42 | Nityanandapur | Nihal Prasad | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 43 | Nuagarh | Digambarpur | Bhuban (20 km) |
| 44 | Nuapada | Letheka | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 45 | Oranda | Letheka | Jajapur (45 km) |
| 46 | Panchakendu | Bega | Jajapur (33 km) |
| 47 | Parbatakani | Digambarpur | Bhuban (17 km) |
| 48 | Pingua | Pingua | Bhuban (23 km) |
| 49 | Purunaamanga | Khanda Bandha | Bhuban (20 km) |
| 50 | Purusotampur | Mandar A | Bhuban (14 km) |
| 51 | Ransudha | Nihal Prasad | Bhuban (16 km) |
| 52 | Ransudhapatana | Digambarpur | Bhuban (15 km) |
| 53 | Ratanpur | Ratanapur | Jajapur (40 km) |
| 54 | Ria | Letheka | Jajapur (39 km) |
| 55 | Sahadeipur | Kasipur | Bhuban (19 km) |
| 56 | Solagadia | Ratanapur | Jajapur (40 km) |
| 57 | Talapada | Sorisiapada | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 58 | Tandisula | Pingua | Bhuban (22 km) |
| 59 | Tolakalundi | Letheka | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 60 | Tolarpasi | Pingua | Bhuban (23 km) |
Population of Nihalprasad Tehsil
The population profile of Nihalprasad Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Nihalprasad Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,452 | 53,452 | N/A |
| Male Population | 27,270 | 27,270 | N/A |
| Female Population | 26,182 | 26,182 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,733 | 6,733 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,591 | 3,591 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,142 | 3,142 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 36,067 | 36,067 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 20,116 | 20,116 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 15,951 | 15,951 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 17,385 | 17,385 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,154 | 7,154 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,231 | 10,231 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,345 | 12,345 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 53,452 people. Includes nearly 27,270 males and 26,182 females. Rural population is about 53,452 people.
- There are around 6,733 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,591 boys and 3,142 girls.
- Literate population is about 36,067 people. Non-literate population is around 17,385 people.
- There are nearly 12,345 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nihalprasad Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 11,036 | 11,036 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,695 | 5,695 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,341 | 5,341 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 7,001 | 7,001 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,536 | 3,536 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,465 | 3,465 | N/A |
| Population Density | 316 / km² | 316 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nihalprasad Tehsil is approximately 11,036 people, including 5,695 males and 5,341 females. Around 11,036 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nihalprasad Tehsil is about 7,001 people, including 3,536 males and 3,465 females. Around 7,001 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 316 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 316 people per sq. km.