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 information the sub-district code of Bargarh Block (CD) is 02765. Total area of bargarh tehsil is 176 km² including 148.80 km² rural area and 26.77 km² urban area. Bargarh tehsil has a population of 1,64,131 peoples, out of which urban population is 92,931 while rural population is 71,200. Bargarh has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Bargarh tehsil has a population density of 934.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,108 houses in the sub-district, including 21,116 urban houses and 16,992 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.16% population of bargarh tehsil is literate, out of which 78.70% males and 67.30% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bargarh Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |