Samal Barrage
Samal Barrage 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 Samal Barrage Block (CD) is 03005. The total area of Samal Barrage Tehsil is 171 km², which includes 169.21 km² of rural area and 2.06 km² of urban area. Samal Barrage has a sex ratio of approximately 915 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Samal Barrage Tehsil
Samal Barrage Tehsil has a total of 53 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 Samal Barrage Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badibahal | Burukuna | Talcher (35 km) |
| 2 | Balijharan | Biru | Talcher (40 km) |
| 3 | Balipasi | Karanapal | Talcher (35 km) |
| 4 | Bankadhara | Hariharpur | Talcher (17 km) |
| 5 | Barapal | Burukuna | Talcher (40 km) |
| 6 | Baruan | Kuilei | Talcher (19 km) |
| 7 | Bethia Bhuin | Kuilei | Talcher (18 km) |
| 8 | Bhagirathipur | Kamaeri | Talcher (24 km) |
| 9 | Biru | Biru | Talcher (30 km) |
| 10 | Bulajhar | Biru | Talcher (35 km) |
| 11 | Burukuna | Burukuna | Talcher (45 km) |
| 12 | Chandrabil | Santribeda | Talcher (35 km) |
| 13 | Chandrasekharpur | Santribeda | Talcher (20 km) |
| 14 | Dadari | Biru | Talcher (40 km) |
| 15 | Danarabeda | Kuilei | Talcher (21 km) |
| 16 | Dangarpal | Burukuna | Talcher (40 km) |
| 17 | Deragola | Burukuna | Talcher (48 km) |
| 18 | Dhobapal | Santribeda | Talcher (36 km) |
| 19 | Dholagandia | Biru | Talcher (37 km) |
| 20 | Fasipal | Burukuna | Talcher (40 km) |
| 21 | Gaham | Parabil | Talcher (25 km) |
| 22 | Gangadharpur | Burukuna | Talcher (43 km) |
| 23 | Gaunighasa | Parabil | Talcher (34 km) |
| 24 | Jhadagram | Parabil | Talcher (30 km) |
| 25 | Jharan | Kuilei | Talcher (22 km) |
| 26 | Jhhulakhuntia | Burukuna | Talcher (34 km) |
| 27 | Kandakhaman | Biru | Talcher (55 km) |
| 28 | Karnapal | Karanapal | Talcher (35 km) |
| 29 | Kashia | Biru | Talcher (45 km) |
| 30 | Katarapada | Kuilei | Talcher (18 km) |
| 31 | Kateni | Hariharpur | Talcher (27 km) |
| 32 | Khairanali | Kankili | Talcher (28 km) |
| 33 | Kulapal | Burukuna | Talcher (36 km) |
| 34 | Kulei | Kuilei | Talcher (18 km) |
| 35 | Kusumpal | Karanapal | Talcher (30 km) |
| 36 | Langalkhol | Biru | Talcher (43 km) |
| 37 | Mahidharpur | Burukuna | Talcher (40 km) |
| 38 | Mahuliapasi | Burukuna | Talcher (42 km) |
| 39 | Mankadachua | Burukuna | Talcher (75 km) |
| 40 | Naikanali | Burukuna | Talcher (50 km) |
| 41 | Parabil | Parabil | Talcher (30 km) |
| 42 | Patramunda | Karanapal | Talcher (35 km) |
| 43 | Rabipur | Jarada | Talcher (32 km) |
| 44 | Ramachandrapur | Karanapal | Talcher (40 km) |
| 45 | Ranjagol | Santribeda | Anugul (25 km) |
| 46 | Ratanapur | Kuilei | Talcher (21 km) |
| 47 | Saradhapur | Burukuna | Talcher (40 km) |
| 48 | Seepur | Karanapal | Talcher (36 km) |
| 49 | Siaria | Burukuna | Talcher (50 km) |
| 50 | Siling | Parabil | Talcher (31 km) |
| 51 | Surangijungle | Santribeda | Talcher (45 km) |
| 52 | Tipo | Samala | Samal Barrage |
| 53 | Tumugola | Kuilei | Talcher (22 km) |
Population of Samal Barrage Tehsil
The population profile of Samal Barrage 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 Samal Barrage 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 | 31,421 | 28,440 | 2,981 |
| Male Population | 16,406 | 14,830 | 1,576 |
| Female Population | 15,015 | 13,610 | 1,405 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,464 | 3,193 | 271 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,879 | 1,732 | 147 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,585 | 1,461 | 124 |
| Literate Population | 21,451 | 19,130 | 2,321 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,502 | 11,193 | 1,309 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,949 | 7,937 | 1,012 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,970 | 9,310 | 660 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,904 | 3,637 | 267 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,066 | 5,673 | 393 |
| Total Households | 7,794 | 7,046 | 748 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Samal Barrage Tehsil is around 31,421 people. This includes 16,406 males and 15,015 females. Rural population is about 28,440 (14,830 males and 13,610 females), while urban population is nearly 2,981 (1,576 males and 1,405 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,464 of the population, with 1,879 boys and 1,585 girls. Rural areas have 3,193 children, and urban areas have about 271 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 21,451 literate people in Samal Barrage Tehsil, including 12,502 literate males and 8,949 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 19,130 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,321 people.
- About 9,970 people in Samal Barrage Tehsil are not literate, including 3,904 males and 6,066 females. Rural areas include 9,310 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 660 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,794 households, with 7,046 in villages and 748 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Samal Barrage 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 | 6,481 | 6,059 | 422 |
| SC Male Population | 3,371 | 3,153 | 218 |
| SC Female Population | 3,110 | 2,906 | 204 |
| Total ST Population | 2,686 | 2,293 | 393 |
| ST Male Population | 1,365 | 1,167 | 198 |
| ST Female Population | 1,321 | 1,126 | 195 |
| Population Density | 184 / km² | 168 / km² | 1,447 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Samal Barrage Tehsil is approximately 6,481 people, including 3,371 males and 3,110 females. Around 6,059 people live in rural parts. Nearly 422 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Samal Barrage Tehsil is about 2,686 people, including 1,365 males and 1,321 females. Around 2,293 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 393 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 184 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 168 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,447 people per sq. km.