Handapa
Handapa 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 Handapa Block (CD) is 03015. The total area of Handapa Tehsil is 407 km². Handapa has a sex ratio of approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Handapa Tehsil
Handapa Tehsil has a total of 100 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 Handapa Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambamunda | Katranga | Anugul (57 km) |
| 2 | Anandamunda | Nunukapasi | Athamallik (37 km) |
| 3 | Anlabereni | Kanteikulia | Anugul (60 km) |
| 4 | Arjunadarha | Handapa | Anugul (60 km) |
| 5 | Ashrubahal | Jamuneli | Anugul (45 km) |
| 6 | Badabahal | Bileinalli | Anugul (60 km) |
| 7 | Badaberena | Handapa | Athamallik (34 km) |
| 8 | Badadangiani | Nakehi | Anugul (60 km) |
| 9 | Badahulla | Bada Kerjanga | Anugul (47 km) |
| 10 | Badibahal | Gan Boinda | Anugul (48 km) |
| 11 | Baisana | Katranga | Athamallik (37 km) |
| 12 | Baliamba | Kanteikulia | Anugul (60 km) |
| 13 | Balikhaman | Handapa | Athamallik (36 km) |
| 14 | Baninali | Handapa | Anugul (50 km) |
| 15 | Bantamaliha | Nakehi | Anugul (65 km) |
| 16 | Barapat | Kanteikulia | Anugul (65 km) |
| 17 | Basantia | Handapa | Athamallik (30 km) |
| 18 | Bhejigoth | Bileinalli | Anugul (52 km) |
| 19 | Bidising | Handapa | Athamallik (32 km) |
| 20 | Bileinali | Bileinalli | Anugul (60 km) |
| 21 | Boinda | Gan Boinda | Anugul (47 km) |
| 22 | Budhapal | Kanteikulia | Anugul (58 km) |
| 23 | Budulimunda | Nakehi | Anugul (65 km) |
| 24 | Chakundamunda | Handapa | Athamallik (44 km) |
| 25 | Chandbahal | Handapa | Athamallik (49 km) |
| 26 | Charakhaman | Kanteikulia | Anugul (60 km) |
| 27 | Chuliapur | Katranga | Anugul (55 km) |
| 28 | Dangadarh | Pedipathara | Anugul (60 km) |
| 29 | Deberapali | Handapa | Anugul (50 km) |
| 30 | Dhauragoth | Bileinalli | Anugul (60 km) |
| 31 | Dhundi | Gan Boinda | Anugul (48 km) |
| 32 | Gadeimunda | Handapa | Anugul (67 km) |
| 33 | Garud | Bileinalli | Anugul (60 km) |
| 34 | Gatikrishnapur | Nakehi | Anugul (65 km) |
| 35 | Ghanapur | Urukula | Anugul (70 km) |
| 36 | Gobardhanpur | Urukula | Anugul (61 km) |
| 37 | Gobindpur | Bileinalli | Anugul (59 km) |
| 38 | Golasar | Jamuneli | Anugul (54 km) |
| 39 | Gundurijharan | Kanteikulia | Anugul (75 km) |
| 40 | Gundurimunda | Urukula | Anugul (50 km) |
| 41 | Gunthapada | Nunukapasi | Athamallik (31 km) |
| 42 | Handapa | Handapa | Athamallik (35 km) |
| 43 | Hinjirida | Kanteikulia | Athamallik (56 km) |
| 44 | Ichhapur | Kanteikulia | Athamallik (35 km) |
| 45 | Jamubania | Urukula | Anugul (69 km) |
| 46 | Jamujhari | Urukula | Anugul (68 km) |
| 47 | Jamunali | Jamuneli | Anugul (40 km) |
| 48 | Jogipathar | Handapa | Athamallik (46 km) |
| 49 | Kadalimunda | Nunukapasi | Anugul (45 km) |
| 50 | Kamarei | Nakehi | Anugul (58 km) |
| 51 | Kampul | Handapa | Athamallik (30 km) |
| 52 | Kandhal | Nakehi | Anugul (60 km) |
| 53 | Kandharamunda | Nakehi | Anugul (68 km) |
| 54 | Kanteikolia | Kanteikulia | Anugul (50 km) |
| 55 | Karadabahalidehuri | Bileinalli | Anugul (58 km) |
| 56 | Kataranga | Katranga | Anugul (56 km) |
| 57 | Khalapal | Nakehi | Anugul (63 km) |
| 58 | Khamar | Urukula | Anugul (80 km) |
| 59 | Khandabara | Jamuneli | Anugul (43 km) |
| 60 | Kholadangiani | Nakehi | Anugul (63 km) |
| 61 | Kholaregeda | Handapa | Athamallik (56 km) |
| 62 | Krushnapur | Katranga | Anugul (57 km) |
| 63 | Kuajhari | Katranga | Anugul (56 km) |
| 64 | Kundali | Kanteikulia | Anugul (60 km) |
| 65 | Kurumtap | Nakehi | Anugul (70 km) |
| 66 | Lakichi | Nakehi | Anugul (60 km) |
| 67 | Laxmipriyapur | Kanteikulia | Athamallik (58 km) |
| 68 | Luhamunda | Nunukapasi | Athamallik (30 km) |
| 69 | Madhupur | Nakehi | Anugul (55 km) |
| 70 | Mahulmunda | Nakehi | Anugul (66 km) |
| 71 | Mandaamba | Nakehi | Anugul (62 km) |
| 72 | Mankadchua | Nakehi | Athamallik (40 km) |
| 73 | Nagajharan | Jamuneli | Anugul (45 km) |
| 74 | Nua Ashrubahal | Jamuneli | Anugul (51 km) |
| 75 | Nuabalikhaman | Handapa | Anugul (53 km) |
| 76 | Nuabarapat | Kanteikulia | Anugul (60 km) |
| 77 | Nuakholaregeda | Handapa | Athamallik (35 km) |
| 78 | Nuakuajhari | Urukula | Anugul (60 km) |
| 79 | Nunukapasi | Nunukapasi | Anugul (43 km) |
| 80 | Odal | Nakehi | Anugul (67 km) |
| 81 | Papasara | Handapa | Anugul (54 km) |
| 82 | Parbatipur | Jamuneli | Anugul (42 km) |
| 83 | Parsumal | Urukula | Anugul (65 km) |
| 84 | Patapathar | Pedipathara | Anugul (60 km) |
| 85 | Pidharagadi | Urukula | Anugul (69 km) |
| 86 | Pitabaligorada | Urukula | Anugul (67 km) |
| 87 | Pratappur | Handapa | Athamallik (38 km) |
| 88 | Purunapani | Nakehi | Anugul (64 km) |
| 89 | Raghunathpur | Urukula | Anugul (65 km) |
| 90 | Rajanpal | Kanteikulia | Anugul (70 km) |
| 91 | Ranibhuin | Nakehi | Anugul (60 km) |
| 92 | Sarabhanguni | Nakehi | Anugul (65 km) |
| 93 | Saradhamunda | Nunukapasi | Athamallik (39 km) |
| 94 | Satapardia | Urukula | Anugul (70 km) |
| 95 | Serenda | Urukula | Anugul (73 km) |
| 96 | Solanda | Gan Boinda | Anugul (50 km) |
| 97 | Takaba | Nakehi | Anugul (63 km) |
| 98 | Thelekanali | Nakehi | Anugul (62 km) |
| 99 | Uchabali | Kanteikulia | Athamallik (60 km) |
| 100 | Urukula | Urukula | Anugul (67 km) |
Population of Handapa Tehsil
The population profile of Handapa 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 Handapa 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 | 51,620 | 51,620 | N/A |
| Male Population | 26,258 | 26,258 | N/A |
| Female Population | 25,362 | 25,362 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,306 | 6,306 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,259 | 3,259 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,047 | 3,047 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 34,777 | 34,777 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 19,563 | 19,563 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 15,214 | 15,214 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 16,843 | 16,843 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,695 | 6,695 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,148 | 10,148 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,003 | 12,003 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 51,620 people. Includes nearly 26,258 males and 25,362 females. Rural population is about 51,620 people.
- There are around 6,306 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,259 boys and 3,047 girls.
- Literate population is about 34,777 people. Non-literate population is around 16,843 people.
- There are nearly 12,003 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Handapa 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 | 7,076 | 7,076 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,600 | 3,600 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,476 | 3,476 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 11,195 | 11,195 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5,642 | 5,642 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 5,553 | 5,553 | N/A |
| Population Density | 127 / km² | 127 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Handapa Tehsil is approximately 7,076 people, including 3,600 males and 3,476 females. Around 7,076 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Handapa Tehsil is about 11,195 people, including 5,642 males and 5,553 females. Around 11,195 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 127 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 127 people per sq. km.