Turekela
Turekela 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 Turekela Block (CD) is 03146. The total area of Turekela Tehsil is 390 km². Turekela has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Turekela Tehsil
Turekela Tehsil has a total of 74 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 Turekela Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badbanki | Badbanki | Kantabanji (33 km) |
| 2 | Baddakla | Baddakla | Kantabanji (23 km) |
| 3 | Baghuapara | Dholmandal | Kantabanji (26 km) |
| 4 | Bahabal | Dholmandal | Kantabanji (25 km) |
| 5 | Bandhanpali | Ghunesh | Kantabanji (35 km) |
| 6 | Banjipali | Kuibahal | Kantabanji (10 km) |
| 7 | Bariali | Dholmandal | Kantabanji (27 km) |
| 8 | Barla | Ghunesh | Kantabanji (27 km) |
| 9 | Beniamal | Turekela | Kantabanji (24 km) |
| 10 | Bhalukuna | Halanbhata | Kantabanji (28 km) |
| 11 | Bharuakani | Mahakhand | Kantabanji (37 km) |
| 12 | Budhibahal | Turekela | Kantabanji (18 km) |
| 13 | Charpani | Badbanki | Kantabanji (37 km) |
| 14 | Damnichuan | Baddakla | Kantabanji (25 km) |
| 15 | Debriamunda | Halanbhata | Kantabanji (29 km) |
| 16 | Dholmandal | Dholmandal | Kantabanji (23 km) |
| 17 | Dhurusahaj | Dholmandal | Kantabanji (15 km) |
| 18 | Dhusamunda | Hial | Kantabanji (10 km) |
| 19 | Fatamunda | Mahakhand | Kantabanji (37 km) |
| 20 | Gabhara | Dholmandal | Kantabanji (25 km) |
| 21 | Gadiajor | Mahakhand | Kantabanji (37 km) |
| 22 | Gaindimal | Mahulpati | Kantabanji (25 km) |
| 23 | Gargadbahal | Ghunesh | Kantabanji (23 km) |
| 24 | Ghunesh | Ghunesh | Kantabanji (17 km) |
| 25 | Gurjibhata | Halanbhata | Kantabanji (30 km) |
| 26 | Gurlaudar | Baddakla | Kantabanji (25 km) |
| 27 | Halanbhata | Halanbhata | Kantabanji (29 km) |
| 28 | Hial | Hial | Kantabanji (7 km) |
| 29 | Jamki | Badbanki | Kantabanji (35 km) |
| 30 | Jharni | Jharani | Kantabanji (11 km) |
| 31 | Jubamal | Kandei | Kantabanji (38 km) |
| 32 | Kadobeda | Ghunesh | Kantabanji (34 km) |
| 33 | Kameimunda | Kameimunda | Kantabanji (10 km) |
| 34 | Kandei | Kandei | Kantabanji (36 km) |
| 35 | Khagsa | Khagsa | Kantabanji (10 km) |
| 36 | Kharli | Halanbhata | Kantabanji (30 km) |
| 37 | Khujen | Ghunesh | Kantabanji (35 km) |
| 38 | Khutulumunda | Hial | Kantabanji (8 km) |
| 39 | Kuhibahal | Kuibahal | Kantabanji (16 km) |
| 40 | Kushpali | Halanbhata | Kantabanji (28 km) |
| 41 | Laljhara | Khagsa | Kantabanji (6 km) |
| 42 | Larki | Turekela | Kantabanji (13 km) |
| 43 | Magurjungal | Mahulpati | Kantabanji (23 km) |
| 44 | Mahakhand | Mahakhand | Kantabanji (30 km) |
| 45 | Mahanilaha | Turekela | Kantabanji (10 km) |
| 46 | Mahulbahali | Turekela | Kantabanji (16 km) |
| 47 | Mahulpati | Mahulpati | Kantabanji (22 km) |
| 48 | Malikdara | Mahulpati | Kantabanji (26 km) |
| 49 | Malpamunda | Hial | Kantabanji (5 km) |
| 50 | Mandala | Kameimunda | Kantabanji (9 km) |
| 51 | Mankadchuan | Khagsa | Kantabanji (4 km) |
| 52 | Mundkani | Badbanki | Kantabanji (37 km) |
| 53 | Muribahal | Badbanki | Kantabanji (35 km) |
| 54 | Nagphena | Baddakla | Kantabanji (24 km) |
| 55 | Naktabahal | Halanbhata | Kantabanji (35 km) |
| 56 | Nandol | Mahakhand | Kantabanji (35 km) |
| 57 | Nuapara | Jharani | Kantabanji (9 km) |
| 58 | Pakhanmunda | Kameimunda | Kantabanji (12 km) |
| 59 | Pandren | Kameimunda | Kantabanji (22 km) |
| 60 | Patimal | Khagsa | Kantabanji (13 km) |
| 61 | Rahenbhata | Kameimunda | Kantabanji (10 km) |
| 62 | Rameigad | Dholmandal | Kantabanji (23 km) |
| 63 | Ramod | Jharani | Kantabanji (16 km) |
| 64 | Rautmunda | Jharani | Kantabanji (14 km) |
| 65 | Salemudgaon | Badbanki | Kantabanji (24 km) |
| 66 | Salepara | Khagsa | Kantabanji (10 km) |
| 67 | Samarsing | Kuibahal | Kantabanji (8 km) |
| 68 | Sanbanki | Badbanki | Kantabanji (35 km) |
| 69 | Sandhibahal | Mahakhand | Kantabanji (37 km) |
| 70 | Semela | Kuibahal | Kantabanji (8 km) |
| 71 | Tentelkhunti | Baddakla | Kantabanji (25 km) |
| 72 | Thungajor | Ghunesh | Kantabanji (36 km) |
| 73 | Tikrapada | Kandei | Kantabanji (39 km) |
| 74 | Turekela | Turekela | Kantabanji (15 km) |
Population of Turekela Tehsil
The population profile of Turekela 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 Turekela 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 | 52,422 | 52,422 | N/A |
| Male Population | 25,994 | 25,994 | N/A |
| Female Population | 26,428 | 26,428 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,353 | 8,353 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,252 | 4,252 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,101 | 4,101 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 21,265 | 21,265 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,396 | 13,396 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,869 | 7,869 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 31,157 | 31,157 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,598 | 12,598 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,559 | 18,559 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,925 | 13,925 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 52,422 people. Includes nearly 25,994 males and 26,428 females. Rural population is about 52,422 people.
- There are around 8,353 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,252 boys and 4,101 girls.
- Literate population is about 21,265 people. Non-literate population is around 31,157 people.
- There are nearly 13,925 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Turekela 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 | 6,898 | 6,898 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,478 | 3,478 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,420 | 3,420 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 18,341 | 18,341 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9,059 | 9,059 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 9,282 | 9,282 | N/A |
| Population Density | 135 / km² | 135 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Turekela Tehsil is approximately 6,898 people, including 3,478 males and 3,420 females. Around 6,898 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Turekela Tehsil is about 18,341 people, including 9,059 males and 9,282 females. Around 18,341 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 135 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 135 people per sq. km.