Lakhanpur
Lakhanpur 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 Lakhanpur Block (CD) is 02771. The total area of Lakhanpur Tehsil is 368 km². Lakhanpur has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lakhanpur Tehsil
Lakhanpur Tehsil has a total of 34 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 Lakhanpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baghmunda | Baghamunda | Belpahar (17 km) |
| 2 | Balanda | Pandari | Belpahar (32 km) |
| 3 | Banjari | Banjari | Belpahar (7 km) |
| 4 | Banjipali | Kudaloi | Belpahar (13 km) |
| 5 | Baragad | Kushraloi | Bandhbahal (10 km) |
| 6 | Barihapali | Sunari | Belpahar (27 km) |
| 7 | Bartap | Banjari | Belpahar (8 km) |
| 8 | Beheramal | Sunari | Belpahar (22 km) |
| 9 | Benkmura | Pandari | Belpahar (15 km) |
| 10 | Bhaunrkhol | Bhounarkhol | Belpahar (22 km) |
| 11 | Bhutia | Remonda | Belpahar (25 km) |
| 12 | Binika | Telenpalli | Belpahar (26 km) |
| 13 | Chaurimahul | Banjari | Belpahar (4 km) |
| 14 | Girindola | Banjari | Belpahar (5 km) |
| 15 | Karlajori | Lakhanpur | Belpahar (14 km) |
| 16 | Khairkuni | Kudaloi | Belpahar (10 km) |
| 17 | Khaliapali | Lakhanpur | Belpahar (15 km) |
| 18 | Kholjamkani | Bhounarkhol | Belpahar (23 km) |
| 19 | Khuntmahul | Lakhanpur | Belpahar (10 km) |
| 20 | Kudaloi | Kudaloi | Belpahar (8 km) |
| 21 | Kusraloi | Kushraloi | Bandhbahal (8 km) |
| 22 | Kutripali | Sunari | Belpahar (42 km) |
| 23 | Lakhanpur | Lakhanpur | Padmapur (12 km) |
| 24 | Mauliberena | Lakhanpur | Belpahar (14 km) |
| 25 | Pandri | Pandari | Belpahar (20 km) |
| 26 | Patrapali | Sunari | Belpahar (37 km) |
| 27 | Pikol | Lakhanpur | Belpahar (5 km) |
| 28 | Remda | Remonda | Belpahar (25 km) |
| 29 | Singharpur | Baghamunda | Belpahar (19 km) |
| 30 | Soldia | Lakhanpur | Belpahar (13 km) |
| 31 | Sunari | Sunari | Belpahar (30 km) |
| 32 | Thebra | Bhounarkhol | Belpahar (23 km) |
| 33 | Tingismal | Kudaloi | Belpahar (10 km) |
| 34 | Ubuda | Kushraloi | Bandhbahal (7 km) |
Population of Lakhanpur Tehsil
The population profile of Lakhanpur 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 Lakhanpur 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 | 34,228 | 34,228 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,173 | 17,173 | N/A |
| Female Population | 17,055 | 17,055 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,533 | 3,533 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,844 | 1,844 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,689 | 1,689 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 23,314 | 23,314 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,031 | 13,031 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,283 | 10,283 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 10,914 | 10,914 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,142 | 4,142 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,772 | 6,772 | N/A |
| Total Households | 7,808 | 7,808 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 34,228 people. Includes nearly 17,173 males and 17,055 females. Rural population is about 34,228 people.
- There are around 3,533 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,844 boys and 1,689 girls.
- Literate population is about 23,314 people. Non-literate population is around 10,914 people.
- There are nearly 7,808 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lakhanpur 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 | 4,942 | 4,942 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,504 | 2,504 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,438 | 2,438 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 16,149 | 16,149 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 7,977 | 7,977 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,172 | 8,172 | N/A |
| Population Density | 93 / km² | 93 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lakhanpur Tehsil is approximately 4,942 people, including 2,504 males and 2,438 females. Around 4,942 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lakhanpur Tehsil is about 16,149 people, including 7,977 males and 8,172 females. Around 16,149 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 93 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 93 people per sq. km.