Similia

Similia is a Town and Tehsil in Baleshwar 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 Similia Block (CD) is 02908. The total area of Similia Tehsil is 288 km². Similia has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Similia Tehsil

Similia Tehsil has a total of 234 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 Similia Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Similia Tehsil

The population profile of Similia 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 Similia 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 1,61,623 people. Includes nearly 81,816 males and 79,807 females. Rural population is about 1,61,623 people.
• There are around 20,323 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 10,556 boys and 9,767 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,15,295 people. Non-literate population is around 46,328 people.
• There are nearly 35,679 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Similia 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 Similia Tehsil is approximately 36,741 people, including 18,600 males and 18,141 females. Around 36,741 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Similia Tehsil is about 7,996 people, including 3,988 males and 4,008 females. Around 7,996 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 562 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 562 people per sq. km.