Balangir
Balangir is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Balangir district is 6,575 km², which includes 6,474.29 km² of rural area and 100.71 km² of urban area. There are about 1,751 villages in Balangir district.
For administrative convenience, Balangir district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Balangir is the largest tehsil in balangir district by both area and population. Kantabanji is the smallest tehsil in balangir district by area while Turekela is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 12 tehsils in Balangir district. Here is the list of all Balangir Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Balangir District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balangir | 934 | 3,27,081 |
| 2 | Bangomunda | 193 | 74,579 |
| 3 | Belpara | 529 | 1,16,136 |
| 4 | Kantabanji | 187 | 72,115 |
| 5 | Khaprakhol | 566 | 89,819 |
| 6 | Loisinga | 495 | 1,52,865 |
| 7 | Patnagarh | 771 | 1,68,325 |
| 8 | Saintala | 858 | 1,48,991 |
| 9 | Sindhekela | 289 | 98,777 |
| 10 | Titlagarh | 512 | 1,62,859 |
| 11 | Turekela | 390 | 52,422 |
| 12 | Tushura | 851 | 1,85,028 |
Population of Balangir District
The population of Balangir offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Balangir, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,48,997 | 14,51,616 | 1,97,381 |
| Total Male Population | 8,30,097 | 7,28,770 | 1,01,327 |
| Total Female Population | 8,18,900 | 7,22,846 | 96,054 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,16,320 | 1,94,634 | 21,686 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,10,658 | 99,273 | 11,385 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,05,662 | 95,361 | 10,301 |
| Literate Population | 9,27,260 | 7,80,657 | 1,46,603 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,45,672 | 4,64,882 | 80,790 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,81,588 | 3,15,775 | 65,813 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,21,737 | 6,70,959 | 50,778 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,84,425 | 2,63,888 | 20,537 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,37,312 | 4,07,071 | 30,241 |
| Households | 4,14,749 | 3,69,273 | 45,476 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Balangir district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Balangir district is 16,48,997, including 8,30,097 males and 8,18,900 females. In rural areas, it is 14,51,616, including 7,28,770 males and 7,22,846 females. In urban areas, it is 1,97,381, including 1,01,327 males and 96,054 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Balangir district is 2,16,320, including 1,10,658 boys and 1,05,662 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,94,634, including 99,273 boys and 95,361 girls. In urban areas, it is 21,686, including 11,385 boys and 10,301 girls.
- Literate population in Balangir district is around 9,27,260, including 5,45,672 males and 3,81,588 females. In rural areas, it is 7,80,657, including 4,64,882 males and 3,15,775 females. In urban areas, it is 1,46,603, including 80,790 males and 65,813 females.
- Illiterate population in Balangir district is about 7,21,737, including 2,84,425 males and 4,37,312 females. In rural areas, it is 6,70,959, including 2,63,888 males and 4,07,071 females. In urban areas, it is 50,778, including 20,537 males and 30,241 females.
- There are about 4,14,749 households in Balangir district, including 3,69,273 in rural areas and 45,476 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Balangir. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,94,777 | 2,63,126 | 31,651 |
| SC Male Population | 1,48,356 | 1,32,340 | 16,016 |
| SC Female Population | 1,46,421 | 1,30,786 | 15,635 |
| Total ST Population | 3,47,164 | 3,34,672 | 12,492 |
| ST Male Population | 1,72,489 | 1,66,214 | 6,275 |
| ST Female Population | 1,74,675 | 1,68,458 | 6,217 |
| Population Density | 251 / km² | 224 / km² | 1,960 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Balangir district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Balangir district is approximately 2,94,777, including 1,48,356 males and 1,46,421 females. In rural areas, it is 2,63,126, including 1,32,340 males and 1,30,786 females. In urban areas, it is 31,651, including 16,016 males and 15,635 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Balangir district is about 3,47,164, including 1,72,489 males and 1,74,675 females. In rural areas, it is 3,34,672, including 1,66,214 males and 1,68,458 females. In urban areas, it is 12,492, including 6,275 males and 6,217 females.
- Overall population density of Balangir district is around 251 people per km². Rural areas have about 224 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,960 people per km².