Nalco
Nalco 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 Nalco Block (CD) is 03009. The total area of Nalco Tehsil is 43 km², which includes 28.65 km² of rural area and 14.29 km² of urban area. Nalco has a sex ratio of approximately 912 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nalco Tehsil
Nalco Tehsil has a total of 14 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 Nalco Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankula | Khalari | Anugul (5 km) |
| 2 | Balaramprasad | Balaramprasad | Anugul (12 km) |
| 3 | Balaramprasadpatna | Balaramprasad | Anugul (12 km) |
| 4 | Giranga | Kulad | Anugul (7 km) |
| 5 | Gopinathpur | Khalari | Anugul (7 km) |
| 6 | Kandasar | Kandasar | Nalco |
| 7 | Kansaragadi | Kurudol | Anugul (7 km) |
| 8 | Kanyabeda | Kandasar | Anugul (5 km) |
| 9 | Kulad | Kulad | Nalco |
| 10 | Kulad Jungle | Kulad | Anugul (6 km) |
| 11 | Kurudol | Kurudol | Anugul (7 km) |
| 12 | Laxmanpur | Balaramprasad | Anugul (13 km) |
| 13 | Nalco | N/A | Nalco |
| 14 | Sanakarabereni | Kurudol | Anugul (5 km) |
Population of Nalco Tehsil
The population profile of Nalco 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 Nalco 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 | 50,375 | 19,807 | 30,568 |
| Male Population | 26,335 | 10,442 | 15,893 |
| Female Population | 24,040 | 9,365 | 14,675 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,502 | 2,288 | 3,214 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,966 | 1,231 | 1,735 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,536 | 1,057 | 1,479 |
| Literate Population | 37,977 | 13,827 | 24,150 |
| Literate Male Population | 21,322 | 8,044 | 13,278 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,655 | 5,783 | 10,872 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,398 | 5,980 | 6,418 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,013 | 2,398 | 2,615 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,385 | 3,582 | 3,803 |
| Total Households | 11,790 | 4,322 | 7,468 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Nalco Tehsil is around 50,375 people. This includes 26,335 males and 24,040 females. Rural population is about 19,807 (10,442 males and 9,365 females), while urban population is nearly 30,568 (15,893 males and 14,675 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,502 of the population, with 2,966 boys and 2,536 girls. Rural areas have 2,288 children, and urban areas have about 3,214 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 37,977 literate people in Nalco Tehsil, including 21,322 literate males and 16,655 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 13,827 individuals and urban literacy covers around 24,150 people.
- About 12,398 people in Nalco Tehsil are not literate, including 5,013 males and 7,385 females. Rural areas include 5,980 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,418 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 11,790 households, with 4,322 in villages and 7,468 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nalco 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 | 7,867 | 3,861 | 4,006 |
| SC Male Population | 4,067 | 1,994 | 2,073 |
| SC Female Population | 3,800 | 1,867 | 1,933 |
| Total ST Population | 8,720 | 621 | 8,099 |
| ST Male Population | 4,396 | 319 | 4,077 |
| ST Female Population | 4,324 | 302 | 4,022 |
| Population Density | 1,173 / km² | 691 / km² | 2,139 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nalco Tehsil is approximately 7,867 people, including 4,067 males and 3,800 females. Around 3,861 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,006 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nalco Tehsil is about 8,720 people, including 4,396 males and 4,324 females. Around 621 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 8,099 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,173 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 691 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,139 people per sq. km.