Balimi
Balimi is a Town and Tehsil in Dhenkanal 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 Balimi Block (CD) is 02996. The total area of Balimi Tehsil is 123 km². Balimi has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Balimi Tehsil
Balimi Tehsil has a total of 47 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 Balimi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asarada | Asarada | Anugul (46 km) |
| 2 | Badamunda | Kadala | Anugul (24 km) |
| 3 | Balimi | Ranjagol | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 4 | Bankidi | Patala | Anugul (35 km) |
| 5 | Barasingha | Asarada | Anugul (42 km) |
| 6 | Bedanali | Mahalunda | Anugul (33 km) |
| 7 | Benipathara | Kadala | Anugul (22 km) |
| 8 | Beruanpal | Galapada | Anugul (31 km) |
| 9 | Bhanupada | Galapada | Anugul (28 km) |
| 10 | Bramhanamara | Dudurukote | Anugul (29 km) |
| 11 | Chitipada | Galapada | Anugul (25 km) |
| 12 | Dahanimara | Patala | Anugul (35 km) |
| 13 | Dudurokot | Dudurukote | Anugul (29 km) |
| 14 | Fakirmohanpur | Paika Purunakot | Anugul (33 km) |
| 15 | Galapada | Galapada | Anugul (28 km) |
| 16 | Gandijhara | Galapada | Anugul (31 km) |
| 17 | Gotiaberani | Patala | Anugul (35 km) |
| 18 | Gulehi | Gulehi | Anugul (26 km) |
| 19 | Gurilo | Dudurukote | Dhenkanal (46 km) |
| 20 | Iswarapur | Patala | Anugul (34 km) |
| 21 | Jhadabandha | Galapada | Anugul (27 km) |
| 22 | Jharabeda | Kantimili | Anugul (34 km) |
| 23 | Kadala | Kadala | Anugul (24 km) |
| 24 | Kantamila | Mahalunda | Anugul (34 km) |
| 25 | Kantimili | Kantimili | Anugul (32 km) |
| 26 | Khalapal | Patala | Anugul (35 km) |
| 27 | Kothalu | Galapada | Anugul (28 km) |
| 28 | Krushnachandrapur | Mahalunda | Anugul (30 km) |
| 29 | Kukuta | Kukuta | Dhenkanal (44 km) |
| 30 | Kumurusinga | Kantamila | Dhenkanal (49 km) |
| 31 | Madhupur | Kadala | Anugul (29 km) |
| 32 | Maguberani | Mahalunda | Anugul (30 km) |
| 33 | Mahalunda | Mahalunda | Anugul (31 km) |
| 34 | Musalama | Patala | Anugul (34 km) |
| 35 | Nagiaberani | Patala | Anugul (35 km) |
| 36 | Nandapur | Dudurukote | Anugul (30 km) |
| 37 | Nimabahali | Galapada | Anugul (26 km) |
| 38 | Nua | Thokar | Anugul (42 km) |
| 39 | Nuapada | Mahalunda | Anugul (36 km) |
| 40 | Panuberani | Patala | Anugul (45 km) |
| 41 | Patala | Patala | Anugul (35 km) |
| 42 | Ranjagola | Ranjagol | Dhenkanal (46 km) |
| 43 | Sanahindol | Ranjagol | Dhenkanal (45 km) |
| 44 | Sanamunda | Kantamila | Anugul (35 km) |
| 45 | Solanali | Patala | Anugul (34 km) |
| 46 | Tarkabeda | Kantamila | Anugul (22 km) |
| 47 | Thokar | Thokar | Anugul (40 km) |
Population of Balimi Tehsil
The population profile of Balimi 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 Balimi 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 | 47,592 | 47,592 | N/A |
| Male Population | 24,376 | 24,376 | N/A |
| Female Population | 23,216 | 23,216 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,254 | 5,254 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,834 | 2,834 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,420 | 2,420 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 32,044 | 32,044 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 18,240 | 18,240 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,804 | 13,804 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 15,548 | 15,548 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,136 | 6,136 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,412 | 9,412 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,057 | 12,057 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 47,592 people. Includes nearly 24,376 males and 23,216 females. Rural population is about 47,592 people.
- There are around 5,254 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,834 boys and 2,420 girls.
- Literate population is about 32,044 people. Non-literate population is around 15,548 people.
- There are nearly 12,057 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Balimi 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 | 10,906 | 10,906 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,521 | 5,521 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,385 | 5,385 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 969 | 969 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 508 | 508 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 461 | 461 | N/A |
| Population Density | 388 / km² | 388 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Balimi Tehsil is approximately 10,906 people, including 5,521 males and 5,385 females. Around 10,906 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Balimi Tehsil is about 969 people, including 508 males and 461 females. Around 969 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 388 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 388 people per sq. km.