Bargarh
Bargarh is a Town and Tehsil in Bargarh 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 Bargarh Block (CD) is 02765. The total area of Bargarh Tehsil is 176 km², which includes 148.80 km² of rural area and 26.77 km² of urban area. Bargarh has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bargarh Tehsil
Bargarh Tehsil has a total of 22 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 Bargarh Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambasadha | Barhagoda | Bargarh (8 km) |
| 2 | Banda | Nunia Jampali | Bargarh (12 km) |
| 3 | Barahaguda | Barhagoda | Bargarh (6 km) |
| 4 | Bardol | Bardol | Bargarh |
| 5 | Bargaon | Bargaon | Bargarh (5 km) |
| 6 | Bausenpali | Kuruan | Bargarh (20 km) |
| 7 | Dang | Bardol | Bargarh (5 km) |
| 8 | Gondpali | Kuruan | Bargarh (16 km) |
| 9 | Jamurda | Jamurda | Bargarh (10 km) |
| 10 | Kalapani | Kalapani | Bargarh (9 km) |
| 11 | Katapali | Katapali | Bargarh (8 km) |
| 12 | Khaliapali | Khaliapali | Bargarh |
| 13 | Kurla | Nunia Jampali | Bargarh (10 km) |
| 14 | Kuruan | Kuruan | Bargarh (18 km) |
| 15 | Nuniajampali | Nunia Jampali | Bargarh (10 km) |
| 16 | Padhanpali | Jamurda | Bargarh (3 km) |
| 17 | Rungunia | Dhanger | Bargarh (3 km) |
| 18 | Sarla | Nunia Jampali | Bargarh (8 km) |
| 19 | Talsirgida | Talsrigida | Bargarh (15 km) |
| 20 | Telenpali | Nunia Jampali | Bargarh (8 km) |
| 21 | Tentla | Bardol | Bargarh (8 km) |
| 22 | Tora | Tora | Bargarh (7 km) |
Population of Bargarh Tehsil
The population profile of Bargarh 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 Bargarh 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 | 1,64,131 | 71,200 | 92,931 |
| Male Population | 84,475 | 36,892 | 47,583 |
| Female Population | 79,656 | 34,308 | 45,348 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,841 | 7,339 | 10,502 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,147 | 3,743 | 5,404 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,694 | 3,596 | 5,098 |
| Literate Population | 1,20,085 | 48,024 | 72,061 |
| Literate Male Population | 66,479 | 27,523 | 38,956 |
| Literate Female Population | 53,606 | 20,501 | 33,105 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,046 | 23,176 | 20,870 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,996 | 9,369 | 8,627 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,050 | 13,807 | 12,243 |
| Total Households | 38,108 | 16,992 | 21,116 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bargarh Tehsil is around 1,64,131 people. This includes 84,475 males and 79,656 females. Rural population is about 71,200 (36,892 males and 34,308 females), while urban population is nearly 92,931 (47,583 males and 45,348 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 17,841 of the population, with 9,147 boys and 8,694 girls. Rural areas have 7,339 children, and urban areas have about 10,502 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,20,085 literate people in Bargarh Tehsil, including 66,479 literate males and 53,606 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 48,024 individuals and urban literacy covers around 72,061 people.
- About 44,046 people in Bargarh Tehsil are not literate, including 17,996 males and 26,050 females. Rural areas include 23,176 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 20,870 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 38,108 households, with 16,992 in villages and 21,116 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bargarh 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 | 37,498 | 19,253 | 18,245 |
| SC Male Population | 19,026 | 9,834 | 9,192 |
| SC Female Population | 18,472 | 9,419 | 9,053 |
| Total ST Population | 13,198 | 7,328 | 5,870 |
| ST Male Population | 6,578 | 3,726 | 2,852 |
| ST Female Population | 6,620 | 3,602 | 3,018 |
| Population Density | 935 / km² | 479 / km² | 3,471 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bargarh Tehsil is approximately 37,498 people, including 19,026 males and 18,472 females. Around 19,253 people live in rural parts. Nearly 18,245 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bargarh Tehsil is about 13,198 people, including 6,578 males and 6,620 females. Around 7,328 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,870 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 935 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 479 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,471 people per sq. km.