Harbhanga

Harbhanga is a Town and Tehsil in Baudh 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 Harbhanga Block (CD) is 03132. The total area of Harbhanga Tehsil is 631 km². Harbhanga has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Harbhanga Tehsil

Harbhanga Tehsil has a total of 147 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 Harbhanga Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Harbhanga Tehsil

The population profile of Harbhanga 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 Harbhanga 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 39,350 people. Includes nearly 20,029 males and 19,321 females. Rural population is about 39,350 people.
• There are around 5,218 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,682 boys and 2,536 girls.
• Literate population is about 25,094 people. Non-literate population is around 14,256 people.
• There are nearly 9,689 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Harbhanga 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 Harbhanga Tehsil is approximately 12,703 people, including 6,432 males and 6,271 females. Around 12,703 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Harbhanga Tehsil is about 7,160 people, including 3,599 males and 3,561 females. Around 7,160 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 62 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 62 people per sq. km.