Barang
Barang is a Town and Tehsil in Cuttack 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 Barang Block (CD) is 02951. The total area of Barang Tehsil is 70 km², which includes 64.11 km² of rural area and 6.16 km² of urban area. Barang has a sex ratio of approximately 921 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barang Tehsil
Barang Tehsil has a total of 26 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 Barang Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arilo | Ramdaspur | Cuttack (15 km) |
| 2 | Bachapur | Sribantapur | Cuttack (17 km) |
| 3 | Belagachhia | Belagachhia | Barang |
| 4 | Brahmangan | Kuhneipada | Cuttack (12 km) |
| 5 | Chakradharpur | Munduli | Cuttack (25 km) |
| 6 | Chandiprasad | Madhupur | Cuttack (13 km) |
| 7 | Dadhapatna | Dadhapatna | Barang |
| 8 | Fakirapada | Kuhneipada | Cuttack (13 km) |
| 9 | Govindpur | Ramdaspur | Cuttack (18 km) |
| 10 | Krushnachandrapur | Kuhneipada | Cuttack (15 km) |
| 11 | Kunheipara | Kuhneipada | Cuttack (18 km) |
| 12 | Madhubana | Madhupur | Cuttack (13 km) |
| 13 | Madhupur | Madhupur | Cuttack (17 km) |
| 14 | Madhusudanpur | Dadhapatna | Cuttack (15 km) |
| 15 | Mundali | Munduli | Cuttack (18 km) |
| 16 | Mundamuhan | Kuhneipada | Cuttack (14 km) |
| 17 | Narajmarthapur | Naraj Marthapur | Cuttack (15 km) |
| 18 | Naranapur | Belagachhia | Cuttack (15 km) |
| 19 | Nuagan | Naraj Marthapur | Cuttack (15 km) |
| 20 | Padmalava Nagar | Ramdaspur | Cuttack (15 km) |
| 21 | Panchupal | Dadhapatna | Cuttack (17 km) |
| 22 | Patapur | Kuhneipada | Cuttack (13 km) |
| 23 | Ramadaspur | Ramdaspur | Cuttack (25 km) |
| 24 | Ratagaralenka Sahi | Ramdaspur | Cuttack (18 km) |
| 25 | Sribantapur | Sribantapur | Cuttack (17 km) |
| 26 | Talagar | Naraj Marthapur | Cuttack (16 km) |
Population of Barang Tehsil
The population profile of Barang 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 Barang 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 | 42,545 | 32,024 | 10,521 |
| Male Population | 22,136 | 16,776 | 5,360 |
| Female Population | 20,409 | 15,248 | 5,161 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,467 | 3,387 | 1,080 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,335 | 1,771 | 564 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,132 | 1,616 | 516 |
| Literate Population | 33,058 | 24,672 | 8,386 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,467 | 13,928 | 4,539 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,591 | 10,744 | 3,847 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,487 | 7,352 | 2,135 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,669 | 2,848 | 821 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,818 | 4,504 | 1,314 |
| Total Households | 8,997 | 6,832 | 2,165 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Barang Tehsil is around 42,545 people. This includes 22,136 males and 20,409 females. Rural population is about 32,024 (16,776 males and 15,248 females), while urban population is nearly 10,521 (5,360 males and 5,161 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,467 of the population, with 2,335 boys and 2,132 girls. Rural areas have 3,387 children, and urban areas have about 1,080 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 33,058 literate people in Barang Tehsil, including 18,467 literate males and 14,591 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,672 individuals and urban literacy covers around 8,386 people.
- About 9,487 people in Barang Tehsil are not literate, including 3,669 males and 5,818 females. Rural areas include 7,352 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,135 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 8,997 households, with 6,832 in villages and 2,165 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barang 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 | 10,063 | 7,648 | 2,415 |
| SC Male Population | 5,131 | 3,912 | 1,219 |
| SC Female Population | 4,932 | 3,736 | 1,196 |
| Total ST Population | 2,605 | 2,347 | 258 |
| ST Male Population | 1,342 | 1,214 | 128 |
| ST Female Population | 1,263 | 1,133 | 130 |
| Population Density | 605 / km² | 500 / km² | 1,708 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barang Tehsil is approximately 10,063 people, including 5,131 males and 4,932 females. Around 7,648 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,415 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barang Tehsil is about 2,605 people, including 1,342 males and 1,263 females. Around 2,347 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 258 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 605 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 500 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,708 people per sq. km.