Baloda Tehsil - Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh
Baloda is an administrative tehsil in the Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Baloda is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 394 km², including 380.07 km² rural area and 14.19 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 981 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Baloda Tehsil
Baloda Tehsil has a total of 70 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achanakpur | Rural | Sonbarsa |
| 2 | Angarkhar | Rural | Angarkhar |
| 3 | Bachhoud | Rural | Bachhoud |
| 4 | Bagdabri | Rural | Bagdabari |
| 5 | Baijalpur | Rural | Baijalpur |
| 6 | Baksara | Rural | Baksara |
| 7 | Baloda | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Belandiyadih | Rural | Jhapeli |
| 9 | Beltukri | Rural | Beltukari |
| 10 | Bhilai | Rural | Bhilai |
| 11 | Birgahani | Rural | Birgahani (Ba). |
| 12 | Bokramuda | Rural | Bokaramuda |
| 13 | Bokrel | Rural | Bokrel |
| 14 | Budgahan | Rural | Budgahan |
| 15 | Charpara | Rural | Charpara |
| 16 | Chhitapali | Rural | Angarkhar |
| 17 | Dahkoni | Rural | Dahkoni |
| 18 | Deori | Rural | Devari |
| 19 | Dhorla | Rural | Dhorala |
| 20 | Dongipendri F.V. | Rural | Navapara (Kha) |
| 21 | Dongri | Rural | Dogari |
| 22 | Gatwa | Rural | Gatawa |
| 23 | Ghathadehi | Rural | Khoha |
| 24 | Gowaband | Rural | Baijalpur |
| 25 | Hardibisal | Rural | Hardivishal |
| 26 | Hedaspur | Rural | Hedaspur |
| 27 | Jarwe | Rural | Jerve (Ba) |
| 28 | Jawalpur | Rural | Javalpur |
| 29 | Jhapeli | Rural | Jhapeli |
| 30 | Jhharradih | Rural | Bhilai |
| 31 | Junnadih | Rural | Junadih |
| 32 | Kandara | Rural | Kandara |
| 33 | Karma | Rural | Karama |
| 34 | Karmanda | Rural | Karmanda |
| 35 | Katra | Rural | Panora |
| 36 | Kerakachhar | Rural | Kerakachar |
| 37 | Khaija | Rural | Khaija |
| 38 | Khari | Rural | Karama |
| 39 | Kharmora | Rural | Navagaon |
| 40 | Khisora | Rural | Khisora |
| 41 | Khoha | Rural | Khoha |
| 42 | Koliha Deori | Rural | Bokrel |
| 43 | Korbi(Mahant) | Rural | Korbi |
| 44 | Kurma | Rural | Kurama |
| 45 | Lewai | Rural | Navapara (Kha) |
| 46 | Madanpur | Rural | Rainpur |
| 47 | Madhaipur | Rural | Beltukari |
| 48 | Mohda | Rural | Mahuda (Cha) |
| 49 | Nawagoan | Rural | Navagaon |
| 50 | Nawapara | Rural | Navapara (Kha) |
| 51 | Nawapara | Rural | Navapara (Ba). |
| 52 | Nawgawan | Rural | Navgava |
| 53 | Orai Kalan | Rural | Auraikala |
| 54 | Orai Khurd | Rural | Auraikhurd |
| 55 | Pahariya | Rural | Pahariya |
| 56 | Panora | Rural | Panora |
| 57 | Pantora | Rural | Pantora |
| 58 | Parsabhata | Rural | Auraikhurd |
| 59 | Parsada | Rural | Parsada |
| 60 | Ponch | Rural | Ponch |
| 61 | Purena | Rural | Purena |
| 62 | Rainpur | Rural | Rainpur |
| 63 | Rasauta | Rural | Rasota |
| 64 | Sattigudi | Rural | Navagaon |
| 65 | Shanicharadih Damami | Rural | Dhorala |
| 66 | Shanicharadih Malgujari | Rural | Dhorala |
| 67 | Sonbarsa | Rural | Sonbarsa |
| 68 | Sultannar | Rural | Navapara (Ba). |
| 69 | Tingipur | Rural | Bokaramuda |
| 70 | Uslapur | Rural | Khoha |
Population of Baloda Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Baloda Tehsil has a total population of 1,03,219 people, consisting of 52,081 males and 51,138 females. There are 24,975 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 262 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,03,219 | 89,589 | 13,630 |
| Male Population | 52,081 | 45,183 | 6,898 |
| Female Population | 51,138 | 44,406 | 6,732 |
| Total Households | 24,975 | 22,044 | 2,931 |
| Population Density | 262 / km² | 236 / km² | 961 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 65,221 literate people and 15,254 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 27,696 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 19,752 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,254 | 13,436 | 1,818 |
| Literate Population | 65,221 | 55,572 | 9,649 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,998 | 34,017 | 3,981 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 27,696 | 24,414 | 3,282 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 19,752 | 18,784 | 968 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.