Bantala

Bantala is a Town and Tehsil in Anugul 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 Bantala Block (CD) is 03021. The total area of Bantala Tehsil is 410 km². Bantala has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Bantala Tehsil

Bantala Tehsil has a total of 90 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 Bantala Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bantala Tehsil

The population profile of Bantala 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 Bantala Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 71,713 people. Includes nearly 36,378 males and 35,335 females. Rural population is about 71,713 people.
• There are around 8,445 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,388 boys and 4,057 girls.
• Literate population is about 48,125 people. Non-literate population is around 23,588 people.
• There are nearly 16,787 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bantala 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bantala Tehsil is approximately 16,457 people, including 8,275 males and 8,182 females. Around 16,457 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bantala Tehsil is about 5,129 people, including 2,559 males and 2,570 females. Around 5,129 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 175 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 175 people per sq. km.