Belpahar
Belpahar 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 Belpahar Block (CD) is 02772. The total area of Belpahar Tehsil is 56 km², which includes 14.72 km² of rural area and 41.65 km² of urban area. Belpahar has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Belpahar Tehsil
Belpahar Tehsil has a total of 4 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 Belpahar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liakhai | Piplimal | Belpahar (6 km) |
| 2 | Pipilimal | Piplimal | Belpahar (4 km) |
| 3 | Ujalpur | Piplimal | Belpahar (10 km) |
| 4 | Ulap | Piplimal | Belpahar (8 km) |
Population of Belpahar Tehsil
The population profile of Belpahar 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 Belpahar 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 | 42,637 | 3,644 | 38,993 |
| Male Population | 22,098 | 1,799 | 20,299 |
| Female Population | 20,539 | 1,845 | 18,694 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,107 | 513 | 4,594 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,605 | 254 | 2,351 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,502 | 259 | 2,243 |
| Literate Population | 30,661 | 2,188 | 28,473 |
| Literate Male Population | 17,298 | 1,260 | 16,038 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,363 | 928 | 12,435 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,976 | 1,456 | 10,520 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,800 | 539 | 4,261 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,176 | 917 | 6,259 |
| Total Households | 9,675 | 854 | 8,821 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Belpahar Tehsil is around 42,637 people. This includes 22,098 males and 20,539 females. Rural population is about 3,644 (1,799 males and 1,845 females), while urban population is nearly 38,993 (20,299 males and 18,694 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,107 of the population, with 2,605 boys and 2,502 girls. Rural areas have 513 children, and urban areas have about 4,594 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 30,661 literate people in Belpahar Tehsil, including 17,298 literate males and 13,363 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,188 individuals and urban literacy covers around 28,473 people.
- About 11,976 people in Belpahar Tehsil are not literate, including 4,800 males and 7,176 females. Rural areas include 1,456 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 10,520 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 9,675 households, with 854 in villages and 8,821 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Belpahar 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 | 5,060 | 387 | 4,673 |
| SC Male Population | 2,558 | 194 | 2,364 |
| SC Female Population | 2,502 | 193 | 2,309 |
| Total ST Population | 10,485 | 1,766 | 8,719 |
| ST Male Population | 5,213 | 833 | 4,380 |
| ST Female Population | 5,272 | 933 | 4,339 |
| Population Density | 756 / km² | 248 / km² | 936 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Belpahar Tehsil is approximately 5,060 people, including 2,558 males and 2,502 females. Around 387 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,673 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Belpahar Tehsil is about 10,485 people, including 5,213 males and 5,272 females. Around 1,766 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 8,719 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 756 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 248 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 936 people per sq. km.