Golanthara

Golanthara is a Town and Tehsil in Ganjam 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 Golanthara Block (CD) is 03095. Total area of golanthara tehsil is 291 km² including 272.85 km² rural area and 18.15 km² urban area. Golanthara tehsil has a population of 1,47,582 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,251 while rural population is 1,31,331. Golanthara has a sex ratio of approximately 1011 females for every 1,000 males. Golanthara tehsil has a population density of 507.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,598 houses in the sub-district, including 3,343 urban houses and 28,255 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 54.67% population of golanthara tehsil is literate, out of which 64.95% males and 44.52% females are literate.

List of Villages in Golanthara Tehsil

Golanthara Tehsil has a total of 90 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 Golanthara Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Golanthara Tehsil

The population profile of Golanthara 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 Golanthara's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Golanthara 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.