Ballarpur
Ballarpur is a Town and Tehsil in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra. 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 Ballarpur Block (CD) is 04074. The total area of Ballarpur Tehsil is 261 km², which includes 224.98 km² of rural area and 35.56 km² of urban area. Ballarpur has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ballarpur Tehsil
Ballarpur Tehsil has a total of 33 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 Ballarpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amdi | Amdi | Ballarpur (16 km) |
| 2 | Asegaon | Gilbili | Chandrapur (22 km) |
| 3 | Ashti | Kalmana | Ballarpur (12 km) |
| 4 | Bamhani | Bamni | Ballarpur (5 km) |
| 5 | Bhivkund | Visapur | Ballarpur (3 km) |
| 6 | Charwat | Hadsti | Chandrapur (7 km) |
| 7 | Daheli | Daheli | Ballarpur (9 km) |
| 8 | Dharmashala Tukum | Visapur | Chandrapur (9 km) |
| 9 | Dudholi | Bamni | Ballarpur (5 km) |
| 10 | Gilbili | Gilbili | Chandrapur (26 km) |
| 11 | Hadasti | Hadsti | Chandrapur (9 km) |
| 12 | Haran Payali | Kothari | Chandrapur (38 km) |
| 13 | Itoli Chak No 1 | Itoli | Ballarpur (23 km) |
| 14 | Itoli Chak No 2 | Itoli | Ballarpur |
| 15 | Jogapur | Kalmana | Ballarpur (12 km) |
| 16 | Kalamna | Kalmana | Ballarpur (12 km) |
| 17 | Katwali | Katwali | Ballarpur (20 km) |
| 18 | Kawadjai | Kawadjai | Ballarpur (29 km) |
| 19 | Kem Rith | Bamni | Ballarpur (6 km) |
| 20 | Kem Tukum | Bamni | Ballarpur (6 km) |
| 21 | Khamturla | Kothari | Ballarpur |
| 22 | Kinhi | Kinhi | Ballarpur (20 km) |
| 23 | Korti Makta | Korti Makta | Ballarpur (14 km) |
| 24 | Korti Tukum | Korti Makta | Ballarpur (22 km) |
| 25 | Kothari | Kothari | Ballarpur (20 km) |
| 26 | Lawari | Lawari | Ballarpur (8 km) |
| 27 | Manora | Manora | Ballarpur (25 km) |
| 28 | Mohali Tukum | Gilbili | Chandrapur (26 km) |
| 29 | Nandgaon Pode | Nandgaon Pode | Ballarpur |
| 30 | Nimgata Chak | Itoli | Ballarpur (24 km) |
| 31 | Nimgata Makta | Itoli | Ballarpur |
| 32 | Palasgaon | Palasgaon | Ballarpur (18 km) |
| 33 | Visapur | Visapur | Ballarpur |
Population of Ballarpur Tehsil
The population profile of Ballarpur 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 Ballarpur 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 | 1,34,540 | 31,854 | 1,02,686 |
| Male Population | 69,461 | 16,741 | 52,720 |
| Female Population | 65,079 | 15,113 | 49,966 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,431 | 3,120 | 10,311 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,029 | 1,656 | 5,373 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,402 | 1,464 | 4,938 |
| Literate Population | 1,02,170 | 22,139 | 80,031 |
| Literate Male Population | 56,511 | 12,768 | 43,743 |
| Literate Female Population | 45,659 | 9,371 | 36,288 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,370 | 9,715 | 22,655 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,950 | 3,973 | 8,977 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,420 | 5,742 | 13,678 |
| Total Households | 30,427 | 7,651 | 22,776 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ballarpur Tehsil is around 1,34,540 people. This includes 69,461 males and 65,079 females. Rural population is about 31,854 (16,741 males and 15,113 females), while urban population is nearly 1,02,686 (52,720 males and 49,966 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,431 of the population, with 7,029 boys and 6,402 girls. Rural areas have 3,120 children, and urban areas have about 10,311 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,02,170 literate people in Ballarpur Tehsil, including 56,511 literate males and 45,659 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 22,139 individuals and urban literacy covers around 80,031 people.
- About 32,370 people in Ballarpur Tehsil are not literate, including 12,950 males and 19,420 females. Rural areas include 9,715 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 22,655 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,427 households, with 7,651 in villages and 22,776 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ballarpur 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 | 32,645 | 3,709 | 28,936 |
| SC Male Population | 16,619 | 1,953 | 14,666 |
| SC Female Population | 16,026 | 1,756 | 14,270 |
| Total ST Population | 16,881 | 8,530 | 8,351 |
| ST Male Population | 8,772 | 4,491 | 4,281 |
| ST Female Population | 8,109 | 4,039 | 4,070 |
| Population Density | 516 / km² | 142 / km² | 2,888 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ballarpur Tehsil is approximately 32,645 people, including 16,619 males and 16,026 females. Around 3,709 people live in rural parts. Nearly 28,936 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ballarpur Tehsil is about 16,881 people, including 8,772 males and 8,109 females. Around 8,530 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 8,351 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 516 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 142 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,888 people per sq. km.