Colliery
Colliery 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 Colliery Block (CD) is 03007. The total area of Colliery Tehsil is 85 km², which includes 57.19 km² of rural area and 27.86 km² of urban area. Colliery has a sex ratio of approximately 896 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Colliery Tehsil
Colliery Tehsil has a total of 50 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 Colliery Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantabereni | Padamabatipur | Talcher (15 km) |
| 2 | Anantagadia | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (20 km) |
| 3 | Asanabahali | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (17 km) |
| 4 | Baghabaspur | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (19 km) |
| 5 | Baghuabol | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (21 km) |
| 6 | Baideswar | Danara | Talcher (16 km) |
| 7 | Balanda | Dera | Talcher (7 km) |
| 8 | Banabaspur | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (22 km) |
| 9 | Bhajanipur | Ghantapada | Talcher (5 km) |
| 10 | Bhalugadia | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (20 km) |
| 11 | Bharatpur | Dera | Talcher (10 km) |
| 12 | Birabarpur | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (17 km) |
| 13 | Brahmanbahali | Danara | Anugul (15 km) |
| 14 | Chandpur | Dera | Talcher (7 km) |
| 15 | Chintamanipur | Danara | Anugul (16 km) |
| 16 | Damol | Danara | Anugul (15 km) |
| 17 | Danara | Danara | Colliery |
| 18 | Dasarathipur | Padamabatipur | Talcher (4 km) |
| 19 | Dera Colliery Township | Dera | Colliery |
| 20 | Digi | Jagfannathpur | Talcher (8 km) |
| 21 | Ghantapada | Ghantapada | Colliery |
| 22 | Gopal Prasad Khamar | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (18 km) |
| 23 | Gopalprasad | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (20 km) |
| 24 | Jaganathpur | Jagfannathpur | Talcher (10 km) |
| 25 | Jamubahali | Danara | Anugul (15 km) |
| 26 | Kalam Chhuin | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (15 km) |
| 27 | Kateni | Badajorda | Talcher (9 km) |
| 28 | Khajuria | Kalemachhuin | Talcher (24 km) |
| 29 | Khuringa | Danara | Anugul (20 km) |
| 30 | Kochianali | Danara | Anugul (14 km) |
| 31 | Kusumpal | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (19 km) |
| 32 | Lachhamanpur | Padamabatipur | Talcher (15 km) |
| 33 | Majhika | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (16 km) |
| 34 | Mallibandha | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (17 km) |
| 35 | Nakeipasi | Danara | Talcher (17 km) |
| 36 | Nakhetrapur | Dera | Talcher (7 km) |
| 37 | Nathgan | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (17 km) |
| 38 | Niladripur | Danara | Talcher (16 km) |
| 39 | Nuamuhni | Gopalaprasad | Anugul (18 km) |
| 40 | Pabitrapur | Danara | Talcher (18 km) |
| 41 | Padmabatipur | Padamabatipur | Talcher (14 km) |
| 42 | Prasanna Prasad | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (18 km) |
| 43 | Purunia | Dera | Talcher (7 km) |
| 44 | Rodhasar | Ghantapada | Talcher (5 km) |
| 45 | Satyabadipur | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (21 km) |
| 46 | Scotlandpur | Jagfannathpur | Talcher (12 km) |
| 47 | Solada | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (16 km) |
| 48 | T T P S Township | Jagfannathpur | Colliery |
| 49 | Telepasi | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (17 km) |
| 50 | Telipur | Kalemachhuin | Anugul (18 km) |
Population of Colliery Tehsil
The population profile of Colliery 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 Colliery 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 | 61,938 | 23,225 | 38,713 |
| Male Population | 32,651 | 12,022 | 20,629 |
| Female Population | 29,287 | 11,203 | 18,084 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,328 | 2,614 | 3,714 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,466 | 1,391 | 2,075 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,862 | 1,223 | 1,639 |
| Literate Population | 46,040 | 15,547 | 30,493 |
| Literate Male Population | 25,808 | 8,780 | 17,028 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,232 | 6,767 | 13,465 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,898 | 7,678 | 8,220 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,843 | 3,242 | 3,601 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,055 | 4,436 | 4,619 |
| Total Households | 14,306 | 5,303 | 9,003 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Colliery Tehsil is around 61,938 people. This includes 32,651 males and 29,287 females. Rural population is about 23,225 (12,022 males and 11,203 females), while urban population is nearly 38,713 (20,629 males and 18,084 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,328 of the population, with 3,466 boys and 2,862 girls. Rural areas have 2,614 children, and urban areas have about 3,714 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 46,040 literate people in Colliery Tehsil, including 25,808 literate males and 20,232 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 15,547 individuals and urban literacy covers around 30,493 people.
- About 15,898 people in Colliery Tehsil are not literate, including 6,843 males and 9,055 females. Rural areas include 7,678 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,220 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,306 households, with 5,303 in villages and 9,003 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Colliery 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 | 11,380 | 5,574 | 5,806 |
| SC Male Population | 5,876 | 2,831 | 3,045 |
| SC Female Population | 5,504 | 2,743 | 2,761 |
| Total ST Population | 3,850 | 1,106 | 2,744 |
| ST Male Population | 1,988 | 546 | 1,442 |
| ST Female Population | 1,862 | 560 | 1,302 |
| Population Density | 728 / km² | 406 / km² | 1,390 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Colliery Tehsil is approximately 11,380 people, including 5,876 males and 5,504 females. Around 5,574 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,806 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Colliery Tehsil is about 3,850 people, including 1,988 males and 1,862 females. Around 1,106 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,744 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 728 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 406 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,390 people per sq. km.