Bargarh District, Odisha
Bargarh District is an administrative district in the state of Odisha, India. It is situated about 320 km from Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha. The district headquarters is located at Bargarh. Odia and Sambalpuri are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 5,837 km², including 5,759.09 km² of rural area and 77.91 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Bargarh District
Bargarh District is divided into 12 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 1,222 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambabhona | 112 | 604.84 |
| 2 | Attabira | 81 | 629.28 |
| 3 | Bargarh | 66 | 175.57 |
| 4 | Barpali | 77 | 285.81 |
| 5 | Bhatli | 84 | 426.71 |
| 6 | Bheden | 98 | 370.63 |
| 7 | Bijepur | 110 | 322.19 |
| 8 | Gaisilet | 103 | 321.70 |
| 9 | Jharbandh | 83 | 635.43 |
| 10 | Padampur | 176 | 307.49 |
| 11 | Paikmal | 103 | 594.37 |
| 12 | Sohela | 129 | 444.76 |
Population of Bargarh District
As per the Census 2011, Bargarh District has a total population of 14,81,255 people, consisting of 7,49,161 males and 7,32,094 females. There are 3,70,308 households in the district with an average population density of 254 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,81,255 | 13,31,145 | 1,50,110 |
| Male Population | 7,49,161 | 6,72,603 | 76,558 |
| Female Population | 7,32,094 | 6,58,542 | 73,552 |
| Total Households | 3,70,308 | 3,36,130 | 34,178 |
| Population Density | 254 / km² | 231 / km² | 1,927 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 9,83,783 literate people and 1,62,922 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,98,780 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,81,135 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,62,922 | 1,46,333 | 16,589 |
| Literate Population | 9,83,783 | 8,69,172 | 1,14,611 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,97,472 | 4,61,973 | 35,499 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,98,780 | 2,69,396 | 29,384 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,81,135 | 2,70,996 | 10,139 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.