Kolabira
Kolabira 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 Kolabira Block (CD) is 02779. The total area of Kolabira Tehsil is 133 km². Kolabira has a sex ratio of approximately 997 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kolabira Tehsil
Kolabira Tehsil has a total of 42 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 Kolabira Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amati | Pokharasale | Jharsuguda (35 km) |
| 2 | Amnapali | Sodamal | Jharsuguda (28 km) |
| 3 | Badbahal | Jhirlapali | Jharsuguda (24 km) |
| 4 | Bairagidihi | Pokharasale | Jharsuguda (35 km) |
| 5 | Bhograpali | Samasingha | Jharsuguda (26 km) |
| 6 | Dandabuda | Kolabira | Jharsuguda (21 km) |
| 7 | Dhengurjore | Pokharasale | Jharsuguda (39 km) |
| 8 | Dhubenbud | Kulihamal | Jharsuguda (32 km) |
| 9 | Gamhapali | Pokharasale | Jharsuguda (34 km) |
| 10 | Ganjermal | Sodamal | Jharsuguda (37 km) |
| 11 | Guchhapali | Sodamal | Jharsuguda (35 km) |
| 12 | Jaladihi | Samasingha | Jharsuguda (23 km) |
| 13 | Jamchuan | Kulihamal | Jharsuguda (30 km) |
| 14 | Jammal | Kelendamal | Jharsuguda (18 km) |
| 15 | Kelenda | Kelendamal | Jharsuguda (12 km) |
| 16 | Kelendamal | Kelendamal | Jharsuguda (18 km) |
| 17 | Khunapali | Kelendamal | Jharsuguda (18 km) |
| 18 | Kolabira | Kolabira | Jharsuguda (23 km) |
| 19 | Kulhiamal | Kulihamal | Jharsuguda (28 km) |
| 20 | Kumuradihi | Jhirlapali | Jharsuguda (28 km) |
| 21 | Kundursingha | Jhirlapali | Jharsuguda (29 km) |
| 22 | Kusumdihi | Kulihamal | Jharsuguda (26 km) |
| 23 | Lariapali | Pokharasale | Jharsuguda (38 km) |
| 24 | Ludung | Pokharasale | Jharsuguda (36 km) |
| 25 | Magarapali | Sodamal | Jharsuguda (37 km) |
| 26 | Nuapali | Kelendamal | Jharsuguda (18 km) |
| 27 | Paikpada | Raghunathpali | Jharsuguda (20 km) |
| 28 | Pandakimal | Kulihamal | Jharsuguda (29 km) |
| 29 | Pandkimal | Jhirlapali | Jharsuguda (33 km) |
| 30 | Parmanpur | Paramanpur | Jharsuguda (14 km) |
| 31 | Patrapali | Paramanpur | Jharsuguda (18 km) |
| 32 | Raghunathpali | Raghunathpali | Jharsuguda (18 km) |
| 33 | Rengalpali | Kelendamal | Jharsuguda (17 km) |
| 34 | Salepali | Kolabira | Jharsuguda (28 km) |
| 35 | Samasingha | Samasingha | Jharsuguda (26 km) |
| 36 | Sanyasipali | Kolabira | Jharsuguda (21 km) |
| 37 | Singhimunda | Raghunathpali | Jharsuguda (14 km) |
| 38 | Singibahal | Raghunathpali | Jharsuguda (17 km) |
| 39 | Siriapali | Paramanpur | Jharsuguda (13 km) |
| 40 | Sodamal | Sodamal | Jharsuguda (30 km) |
| 41 | Sunajharia | Kelendamal | Jharsuguda (20 km) |
| 42 | Tarekela | Kolabira | Jharsuguda (17 km) |
Population of Kolabira Tehsil
The population profile of Kolabira 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 Kolabira 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 | 41,735 | 41,735 | N/A |
| Male Population | 20,892 | 20,892 | N/A |
| Female Population | 20,843 | 20,843 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,571 | 4,571 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,341 | 2,341 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,230 | 2,230 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 27,087 | 27,087 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,168 | 15,168 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,919 | 11,919 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 14,648 | 14,648 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,724 | 5,724 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,924 | 8,924 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,542 | 10,542 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 41,735 people. Includes nearly 20,892 males and 20,843 females. Rural population is about 41,735 people.
- There are around 4,571 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,341 boys and 2,230 girls.
- Literate population is about 27,087 people. Non-literate population is around 14,648 people.
- There are nearly 10,542 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kolabira 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 | 6,723 | 6,723 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,281 | 3,281 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,442 | 3,442 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 19,287 | 19,287 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9,659 | 9,659 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 9,628 | 9,628 | N/A |
| Population Density | 313 / km² | 313 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kolabira Tehsil is approximately 6,723 people, including 3,281 males and 3,442 females. Around 6,723 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kolabira Tehsil is about 19,287 people, including 9,659 males and 9,628 females. Around 19,287 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 313 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 313 people per sq. km.