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 information the sub-district code of Bantala Block (CD) is 03021. Total area of bantala tehsil is 410 km². Bantala tehsil has a population of 71,713 peoples. Bantala tehsil has a population density of 174.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 16,787 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 67.11% population of bantala tehsil is literate, out of which 74.86% males and 59.13% females are literate.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aradiha | Gadatarasha | Anugul (26 km) |
| 2 | Badadandasahi | Matiasahi | Anugul (14 km) |
| 3 | Badahinso | Baragaunia | Anugul (22 km) |
| 4 | Badakantakul | Badakantakul | Anugul (26 km) |
| 5 | Badakera | Badakera | Anugul (10 km) |
| 6 | Balanga | Balanga | Anugul (40 km) |
| 7 | Banamira | Khinda | Anugul (22 km) |
| 8 | Bandanpasi | Baragaunia | Anugul (20 km) |
| 9 | Baniasahi | Matiasahi | Anugul (16 km) |
| 10 | Bantala | Bantala | Anugul (13 km) |
| 11 | Barabandha | Gadatarasha | Anugul (21 km) |
| 12 | Baradasahi | Matiasahi | Anugul (17 km) |
| 13 | Baragounia | Baragaunia | Anugul (18 km) |
| 14 | Basala | Basala | Anugul (20 km) |
| 15 | Baulapur | Nandapur | Anugul (19 km) |
| 16 | Bedashasana | Bedasasan | Anugul (17 km) |
| 17 | Bherubania | Basala | Anugul (20 km) |
| 18 | Bhubanapurjungle | Talagarh | Anugul (25 km) |
| 19 | Bhurukundi | Purunakot | Anugul (64 km) |
| 20 | Brahmapur | Nandapur | Anugul (20 km) |
| 21 | Bramhanasahi | Matiasahi | Anugul (15 km) |
| 22 | Champatimunda | Badakera | Anugul (14 km) |
| 23 | Chandanpur | Nandapur | Anugul (18 km) |
| 24 | Chatiagaji | Bedasasan | Anugul (19 km) |
| 25 | Dalabeherasahi | Badakera | Anugul (13 km) |
| 26 | Dhokata | Dhokuta | Anugul (18 km) |
| 27 | Gadatarasa | Gadatarasha | Anugul (25 km) |
| 28 | Gaudasahi | Matiasahi | Anugul (16 km) |
| 29 | Godibandha | Matiasahi | Anugul (16 km) |
| 30 | Gohirapasi | Bedasasan | Anugul (18 km) |
| 31 | Gopalpur | Dhokuta | Anugul (20 km) |
| 32 | Gopalpur Jungle | Dhokuta | Anugul (21 km) |
| 33 | Gopinathapur | Matiasahi | Anugul (16 km) |
| 34 | Guranga | Badakera | Anugul (15 km) |
| 35 | Hamamira | Bedasasan | Anugul (23 km) |
| 36 | Haripur | Pokatunga | Anugul (22 km) |
| 37 | Jamugadia | Badakantakul | Anugul (24 km) |
| 38 | Jamunda | Gadatarasha | Anugul (20 km) |
| 39 | Jararpur | Bantala | Anugul (13 km) |
| 40 | Kaleipada | Baragaunia | Anugul (19 km) |
| 41 | Kanhei Nagar | Dhokuta | Anugul (20 km) |
| 42 | Kanja | Badakantakul | Anugul (31 km) |
| 43 | Kantamegha | Talagarh | Anugul (25 km) |
| 44 | Karabira | Bantala | Anugul (48 km) |
| 45 | Karamangasahi | Matiasahi | Anugul (14 km) |
| 46 | Karatpata | Nandapur | Anugul (22 km) |
| 47 | Khalagaon | Sankhapur | Anugul (16 km) |
| 48 | Khinda | Khinda | Anugul (8 km) |
| 49 | Khindagobindapur | Bedasasan | Anugul (19 km) |
| 50 | Kusumapat | Nandapur | Anugul (20 km) |
| 51 | Lachhabandha | Dhokuta | Anugul (14 km) |
| 52 | Lokeipasi | Basala | Anugul (21 km) |
| 53 | Madanmohan Patna | Matiasahi | Anugul (16 km) |
| 54 | Madhapur | Nandapur | Anugul (19 km) |
| 55 | Madhapur Jungle | Nandapur | Anugul (20 km) |
| 56 | Madhupur | Nandapur | Anugul (19 km) |
| 57 | Magurakhala | Baragaunia | Anugul (20 km) |
| 58 | Maidharapada | Khinda | Anugul (24 km) |
| 59 | Manapur | Pokatunga | Anugul (20 km) |
| 60 | Maranda | Khinda | Anugul (22 km) |
| 61 | Matiasahi | Matiasahi | Anugul (15 km) |
| 62 | Nandapur | Nandapur | Anugul (20 km) |
| 63 | Narayanpur | Bantala | Anugul (16 km) |
| 64 | Nuagan | Badakantakul | Anugul (26 km) |
| 65 | Nuakheta | Badakantakul | Anugul (27 km) |
| 66 | Nukhuripada | Gadatarasha | Anugul (26 km) |
| 67 | Panabhuin | Gadatarasha | Anugul (27 km) |
| 68 | Panagobindapur | Dhokuta | Anugul (21 km) |
| 69 | Panjiasahi | Badakera | Anugul (12 km) |
| 70 | Pokatunga | Pokatunga | Anugul (22 km) |
| 71 | Purunagada | Gadatarasha | Anugul (27 km) |
| 72 | Ragadiapada | Badakera | Anugul (13 km) |
| 73 | Raigoda | Badakantakul | Anugul (21 km) |
| 74 | Raigodaforest Beat | Badakantakul | Anugul (45 km) |
| 75 | Ramachandrapur | Baragaunia | Anugul (15 km) |
| 76 | Sachina | Talagarh | Anugul (25 km) |
| 77 | Saharagoda | Bantala | Anugul (15 km) |
| 78 | Sanahinso | Baragaunia | Anugul (21 km) |
| 79 | Sanakantakul | Badakantakul | Anugul (25 km) |
| 80 | Sankhapur | Sankhapur | Anugul (14 km) |
| 81 | Saruali | Nandapur | Anugul (19 km) |
| 82 | Sasan | Badakera | Anugul (13 km) |
| 83 | Sorisapal | Matiasahi | Anugul (15 km) |
| 84 | Sudasahi | Matiasahi | Anugul (14 km) |
| 85 | Surendrapur | Khinda | Anugul (18 km) |
| 86 | Talaberena | Badakantakul | Anugul (23 km) |
| 87 | Talagarh | Talagarh | Anugul (22 km) |
| 88 | Talapada | Khinda | Anugul (23 km) |
| 89 | Talisara | Balanga | Anugul (45 km) |
| 90 | Tumuni | Badakera | Anugul (12 km) |
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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,713 | 71,713 | N/A |
| Male Population | 36,378 | 36,378 | N/A |
| Female Population | 35,335 | 35,335 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,445 | 8,445 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,388 | 4,388 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,057 | 4,057 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 48,125 | 48,125 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 27,233 | 27,233 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 20,892 | 20,892 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 23,588 | 23,588 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,145 | 9,145 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,443 | 14,443 | N/A |
| Total Households | 16,787 | 16,787 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bantala Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 16,457 | 16,457 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,275 | 8,275 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,182 | 8,182 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5,129 | 5,129 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,559 | 2,559 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,570 | 2,570 | N/A |
| Population Density | 175 / km² | 175 / km² | N/A |