Banaharapali
Banaharapali 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 Banaharapali Block (CD) is 02773. The total area of Banaharapali Tehsil is 220 km², which includes 217.57 km² of rural area and 2.89 km² of urban area. Banaharapali has a sex ratio of approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Banaharapali Tehsil
Banaharapali Tehsil has a total of 31 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 Banaharapali Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badimal | Dalagoan | Belpahar (15 km) |
| 2 | Banaharapali | Telenpalli | Belpahar (25 km) |
| 3 | Bandhbahal | Bandhabahal | Banaharapali |
| 4 | Barangamal | Tilia | Belpahar (36 km) |
| 5 | Barpali | Rampella | Bandhbahal (16 km) |
| 6 | Basupali | Dalagoan | Belpahar (20 km) |
| 7 | Batlaga | Piplikani | Belpahar (25 km) |
| 8 | Bhatli | Kumbharbandha | Belpahar (18 km) |
| 9 | Bhejikud | Piplikani | Belpahar (20 km) |
| 10 | Chhadarma | Telenpalli | Belpahar (29 km) |
| 11 | Chharla | Kushraloi | Bandhbahal (4 km) |
| 12 | Dalgaon | Dalagoan | Belpahar (15 km) |
| 13 | Darlipali | Sarandamal | Belpahar (12 km) |
| 14 | Dudulsingha | Dalagoan | Belpahar (20 km) |
| 15 | Gudiali | Dalagoan | Belpahar (20 km) |
| 16 | Khadam | Sarandamal | Belpahar (15 km) |
| 17 | Kirarama | Sarandamal | Belpahar (12 km) |
| 18 | Kumbharbandh | Kumbharbandha | Belpahar (20 km) |
| 19 | Negipali | Dalagoan | Belpahar (20 km) |
| 20 | Nua Adhapada | Kushraloi | Bandhbahal (6 km) |
| 21 | Pipilikani | Piplikani | Belpahar (21 km) |
| 22 | Ramela | Tilia | Belpahar (31 km) |
| 23 | Rampela | Rampella | Bandhbahal (16 km) |
| 24 | Rengali | Kumbharbandha | Belpahar (18 km) |
| 25 | Sahajbahal | Kumbharbandha | Belpahar (18 km) |
| 26 | Sarandamal | Sarandamal | Belpahar (15 km) |
| 27 | Sartang | Piplikani | Belpahar (25 km) |
| 28 | Singhaipali | Tilia | Belpahar (34 km) |
| 29 | Solpali | Dalagoan | Belpahar (20 km) |
| 30 | Telenpali | Telenpalli | Belpahar (22 km) |
| 31 | Tilia | Tilia | Belpahar (29 km) |
Population of Banaharapali Tehsil
The population profile of Banaharapali 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 Banaharapali 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 | 44,039 | 34,304 | 9,735 |
| Male Population | 22,664 | 17,472 | 5,192 |
| Female Population | 21,375 | 16,832 | 4,543 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,514 | 3,458 | 1,056 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,328 | 1,743 | 585 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,186 | 1,715 | 471 |
| Literate Population | 32,254 | 24,393 | 7,861 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,065 | 13,687 | 4,378 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,189 | 10,706 | 3,483 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,785 | 9,911 | 1,874 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,599 | 3,785 | 814 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,186 | 6,126 | 1,060 |
| Total Households | 10,666 | 8,233 | 2,433 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Banaharapali Tehsil is around 44,039 people. This includes 22,664 males and 21,375 females. Rural population is about 34,304 (17,472 males and 16,832 females), while urban population is nearly 9,735 (5,192 males and 4,543 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,514 of the population, with 2,328 boys and 2,186 girls. Rural areas have 3,458 children, and urban areas have about 1,056 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 32,254 literate people in Banaharapali Tehsil, including 18,065 literate males and 14,189 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 24,393 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,861 people.
- About 11,785 people in Banaharapali Tehsil are not literate, including 4,599 males and 7,186 females. Rural areas include 9,911 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,874 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,666 households, with 8,233 in villages and 2,433 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Banaharapali 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 | 9,524 | 8,353 | 1,171 |
| SC Male Population | 4,831 | 4,236 | 595 |
| SC Female Population | 4,693 | 4,117 | 576 |
| Total ST Population | 14,537 | 12,895 | 1,642 |
| ST Male Population | 7,324 | 6,462 | 862 |
| ST Female Population | 7,213 | 6,433 | 780 |
| Population Density | 200 / km² | 158 / km² | 3,369 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Banaharapali Tehsil is approximately 9,524 people, including 4,831 males and 4,693 females. Around 8,353 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,171 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Banaharapali Tehsil is about 14,537 people, including 7,324 males and 7,213 females. Around 12,895 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,642 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 200 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 158 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,369 people per sq. km.