Belpara

Belpara is a Town and Tehsil in Balangir 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 Belpara Block (CD) is 03147. The total area of Belpara Tehsil is 529 km². Belpara has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Belpara Tehsil

Belpara Tehsil has a total of 104 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 Belpara Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Belpara Tehsil

The population profile of Belpara 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 Belpara Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,16,136 people. Includes nearly 58,087 males and 58,049 females. Rural population is about 1,16,136 people.
• There are around 16,858 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,548 boys and 8,310 girls.
• Literate population is about 56,140 people. Non-literate population is around 59,996 people.
• There are nearly 28,626 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Belpara 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Belpara Tehsil is approximately 18,766 people, including 9,426 males and 9,340 females. Around 18,766 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Belpara Tehsil is about 38,402 people, including 19,005 males and 19,397 females. Around 38,402 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 219 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 219 people per sq. km.