Badmal
Badmal is a Town and Tehsil in Jharsuguda 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 Badmal Block (CD) is 02777. The total area of Badmal Tehsil is 84 km². Badmal has a sex ratio of approximately 876 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Badmal Tehsil
Badmal Tehsil has a total of 23 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 Badmal Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badmal | Badmal | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 2 | Banjara | Dalki | Jharsuguda (5 km) |
| 3 | Beherapali | Badmal | Jharsuguda (5 km) |
| 4 | Bhagipali | Katikela | Jharsuguda (14 km) |
| 5 | Bhurkamunda | Katikela | Jharsuguda (15 km) |
| 6 | Bhurusund | Patrapali | Jharsuguda (26 km) |
| 7 | Brundamal | Badmal | Jharsuguda (10 km) |
| 8 | Dumermunda | Patrapali | Jharsuguda (30 km) |
| 9 | Hirma | Hirma | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 10 | Katikela | Katikela | Jharsuguda (16 km) |
| 11 | Khait | Malda | Jharsuguda (34 km) |
| 12 | Kherual | Sripura | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 13 | Kukurjangha | Hirma | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 14 | Kumbhari | Hirma | Jharsuguda (12 km) |
| 15 | Kurebaga | Dalki | Jharsuguda (20 km) |
| 16 | Luhurenkachhar | Hirma | Jharsuguda (12 km) |
| 17 | Malda | Malda | Jharsuguda (30 km) |
| 18 | Pandripathar | Badmal | Jharsuguda (4 km) |
| 19 | Patrapali | Patrapali | Jharsuguda (26 km) |
| 20 | Rampur | Malda | Jharsuguda (30 km) |
| 21 | Sripura | Sripura | Jharsuguda (17 km) |
| 22 | Tarekela | Hirma | Jharsuguda (14 km) |
| 23 | Tumbela | Hirma | Jharsuguda (12 km) |
Population of Badmal Tehsil
The population profile of Badmal 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 Badmal 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 | 27,566 | 27,566 | N/A |
| Male Population | 14,687 | 14,687 | N/A |
| Female Population | 12,879 | 12,879 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,241 | 3,241 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,643 | 1,643 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,598 | 1,598 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 18,860 | 18,860 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 11,190 | 11,190 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,670 | 7,670 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 8,706 | 8,706 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,497 | 3,497 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,209 | 5,209 | N/A |
| Total Households | 6,626 | 6,626 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 27,566 people. Includes nearly 14,687 males and 12,879 females. Rural population is about 27,566 people.
- There are around 3,241 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,643 boys and 1,598 girls.
- Literate population is about 18,860 people. Non-literate population is around 8,706 people.
- There are nearly 6,626 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Badmal 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 | 7,204 | 7,204 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,663 | 3,663 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,541 | 3,541 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 8,680 | 8,680 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 4,503 | 4,503 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,177 | 4,177 | N/A |
| Population Density | 327 / km² | 327 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Badmal Tehsil is approximately 7,204 people, including 3,663 males and 3,541 females. Around 7,204 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Badmal Tehsil is about 8,680 people, including 4,503 males and 4,177 females. Around 8,680 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 327 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 327 people per sq. km.