Rasol
Rasol 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 Rasol Block (CD) is 02998. The total area of Rasol Tehsil is 358 km². Rasol has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rasol Tehsil
Rasol Tehsil has a total of 64 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 Rasol Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achutapur | Chitalpur | Dhenkanal (46 km) |
| 2 | Ambalundi | Jarada | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 3 | Anlabeda | Buhalipal | Dhenkanal (41 km) |
| 4 | Babandha | Babandha | Dhenkanal (28 km) |
| 5 | Badabahal | Giridhar Prasad | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 6 | Bahandei | Babandha | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 7 | Balikiari | Jarada | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 8 | Bampa | Bampa | Dhenkanal (35 km) |
| 9 | Bankitia | Buhalipal | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 10 | Basanta Pokhari | Giridhar Prasad | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 11 | Bedapada | Babandha | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 12 | Bhingira | Giridhar Prasad | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 13 | Bidyadharpur | Buhalipal | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 14 | Brahmaniapal | Bampa | Dhenkanal (35 km) |
| 15 | Brahmapur | Giridhar Prasad | Dhenkanal (39 km) |
| 16 | Buhalipal | Buhalipal | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 17 | Chilataila | Gandanali | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 18 | Chitalapur | Chitalpur | Dhenkanal (46 km) |
| 19 | Damodarpur | Kunua | Dhenkanal (37 km) |
| 20 | Dandiri | Dandiri | Dhenkanal (41 km) |
| 21 | Fasigan | Nabakishorepur | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 22 | Gandanali | Gandanali | Dhenkanal (30 km) |
| 23 | Ganjara | Bampa | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 24 | Ghodadian | Dandiri | Dhenkanal (47 km) |
| 25 | Giridharprasad | Giridhar Prasad | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 26 | Gobindapur | Khaliborei | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 27 | Guagaria | Kutunia | Dhenkanal (33 km) |
| 28 | Gulugundi | Kalinga | Dhenkanal (39 km) |
| 29 | Gurujanga | Dandiri | Dhenkanal (52 km) |
| 30 | Haripur | Jarada | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 31 | Hitinda | Nabakishorepur | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 32 | Iswarapal | Gandanali | Dhenkanal (26 km) |
| 33 | Jamuchakada | Kutunia | Dhenkanal (23 km) |
| 34 | Jarada | Jarada | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 35 | Kaduamada | Kutunia | Dhenkanal (24 km) |
| 36 | Kalinga | Kalinga | Dhenkanal (36 km) |
| 37 | Kalipoi | Nabakishorepur | Dhenkanal (35 km) |
| 38 | Kanaka | Dandiri | Dhenkanal (50 km) |
| 39 | Kapisahi | Nabakishorepur | Dhenkanal (30 km) |
| 40 | Karanda | Karanda | Dhenkanal (43 km) |
| 41 | Kathakumpa | Dandiri | Dhenkanal (45 km) |
| 42 | Khairabahali | Nabakishorepur | Dhenkanal (32 km) |
| 43 | Khaliborei | Khaliborei | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 44 | Khanditiri | Giridhar Prasad | Dhenkanal (39 km) |
| 45 | Kharachuli | Gandanali | Dhenkanal (25 km) |
| 46 | Kharidali | Kutunia | Dhenkanal (33 km) |
| 47 | Kunua | Kunua | Dhenkanal (37 km) |
| 48 | Kutunia | Kutunia | Dhenkanal (28 km) |
| 49 | Mardarajapur | Kunua | Dhenkanal (37 km) |
| 50 | Mohanapur | Bampa | Dhenkanal (30 km) |
| 51 | Nabakisorepur | Nabakishorepur | Dhenkanal (35 km) |
| 52 | Nahada | Dandiri | Dhenkanal (46 km) |
| 53 | Naukiari | Rasol | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 54 | Padhani | Kunua | Dhenkanal (37 km) |
| 55 | Palachakada | Kalinga | Dhenkanal (36 km) |
| 56 | Panchupada | Chitalpur | Dhenkanal (46 km) |
| 57 | Pasasinga | Buhalipal | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 58 | Patalu | Bampa | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 59 | Rajanga | Dandiri | Dhenkanal (46 km) |
| 60 | Ramachandrapur | Kunua | Dhenkanal (36 km) |
| 61 | Rasol | Rasol | Dhenkanal (41 km) |
| 62 | Santhilo | Giridhar Prasad | Dhenkanal (40 km) |
| 63 | Thenga | Jarada | Dhenkanal (42 km) |
| 64 | Uparapada | Bampa | Dhenkanal (52 km) |
Population of Rasol Tehsil
The population profile of Rasol 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 Rasol 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 | 73,850 | 73,850 | N/A |
| Male Population | 37,597 | 37,597 | N/A |
| Female Population | 36,253 | 36,253 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,376 | 8,376 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,420 | 4,420 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,956 | 3,956 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 50,342 | 50,342 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 28,138 | 28,138 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 22,204 | 22,204 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 23,508 | 23,508 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,459 | 9,459 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,049 | 14,049 | N/A |
| Total Households | 17,911 | 17,911 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 73,850 people. Includes nearly 37,597 males and 36,253 females. Rural population is about 73,850 people.
- There are around 8,376 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,420 boys and 3,956 girls.
- Literate population is about 50,342 people. Non-literate population is around 23,508 people.
- There are nearly 17,911 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rasol 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 | 17,466 | 17,466 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,883 | 8,883 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,583 | 8,583 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 6,641 | 6,641 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,222 | 3,222 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 3,419 | 3,419 | N/A |
| Population Density | 206 / km² | 206 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rasol Tehsil is approximately 17,466 people, including 8,883 males and 8,583 females. Around 17,466 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rasol Tehsil is about 6,641 people, including 3,222 males and 3,419 females. Around 6,641 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 206 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 206 people per sq. km.