Golamunda
Golamunda is a Town and Tehsil in Kalahandi 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 Golamunda Block (CD) is 03167. The total area of Golamunda Tehsil is 366 km². Golamunda has a sex ratio of approximately 993 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Golamunda Tehsil
Golamunda Tehsil has a total of 73 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 Golamunda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amatha | Faranga | Junagarh (25 km) |
| 2 | Amguda | Khambaldi | Junagarh (25 km) |
| 3 | Amurlapadar | Naktikani | Junagarh (23 km) |
| 4 | Antarla | Naktikani | Junagarh (22 km) |
| 5 | Babeguda | Gandemer | Bhawanipatna (75 km) |
| 6 | Bagabahal | Funda | Junagarh (23 km) |
| 7 | Baijalpur | Brundabahal | Junagarh (18 km) |
| 8 | Bandhagaon | Borguda | Junagarh (10 km) |
| 9 | Banjibahal | Daspur | Junagarh (20 km) |
| 10 | Beheraguda | Khambaldi | Junagarh (26 km) |
| 11 | Bhataguda | Naktikani | Junagarh (26 km) |
| 12 | Bodelpali | Maliguda | Junagarh (29 km) |
| 13 | Borguda | Borguda | Junagarh (21 km) |
| 14 | Brundabahal | Brundabahal | Junagarh (15 km) |
| 15 | Chhatrapur | Daspur | Junagarh (22 km) |
| 16 | Chichia | Chichia | Junagarh (22 km) |
| 17 | Chilgaon | Funda | Junagarh (20 km) |
| 18 | Daspur | Daspur | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 19 | Dekote | Daspur | Junagarh (21 km) |
| 20 | Dhamanpur | Dhamanpur | Bhawanipatna (70 km) |
| 21 | Dudukel | Manjhari | Junagarh (28 km) |
| 22 | Dumerbahal | Brundabahal | Junagarh (16 km) |
| 23 | Dumerguda | Dumarguda | Junagarh (8 km) |
| 24 | Dungariguda | Manjhari | Junagarh (28 km) |
| 25 | Farang | Faranga | Junagarh (23 km) |
| 26 | Gadalajharan | Faranga | Bhawanipatna (54 km) |
| 27 | Gandamehra | Gandemer | Bhawanipatna (72 km) |
| 28 | Ghutia | Khambaldi | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 29 | Goindimunda | Brundabahal | Junagarh (18 km) |
| 30 | Golamunda | Golamunda | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 31 | Grindul | Manjhari | Junagarh (26 km) |
| 32 | Guduruguma | Naktikani | Junagarh (26 km) |
| 33 | Jamgudabahal | Chicheiguda | Bhawanipatna (71 km) |
| 34 | Jamjharan | Dhamanpur | Bhawanipatna (72 km) |
| 35 | Jhulenbar | Naktikani | Junagarh (27 km) |
| 36 | Kamalabari | Dhamanpur | Bhawanipatna (70 km) |
| 37 | Kandamal | Dumarguda | Bhawanipatna (56 km) |
| 38 | Kankarakhol | Sandhikulihari | Junagarh (23 km) |
| 39 | Karangamunda | Naktikani | Junagarh (23 km) |
| 40 | Karlaguda | Faranga | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 41 | Karli | Rengsapali | Junagarh (23 km) |
| 42 | Karmath | Rengsapali | Junagarh (23 km) |
| 43 | Karpa | Rengsapali | Junagarh (28 km) |
| 44 | Kermunda | Dumarguda | Junagarh (10 km) |
| 45 | Khairapadar | Faranga | Junagarh (27 km) |
| 46 | Khaliakani | Khaliakani | Junagarh (19 km) |
| 47 | Khamarhaladi | Khambaldi | Junagarh (30 km) |
| 48 | Khasiguda | Dhanarpur | Junagarh (26 km) |
| 49 | Kulihariguda | Dhamanpur | Junagarh (25 km) |
| 50 | Kumbhari | Daspur | Junagarh (20 km) |
| 51 | Kuresiuni | Khaliakani | Junagarh (21 km) |
| 52 | Kuturachuan | Borguda | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 53 | Lakhurbhata | Chichia | Junagarh (22 km) |
| 54 | Manjhari | Manjhari | Junagarh (26 km) |
| 55 | Mukundapur | Dundeimal | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 56 | Naktikani | Naktikani | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 57 | Nuamunda | Rengsapali | Junagarh (29 km) |
| 58 | Padampur | Rengsapali | Junagarh (28 km) |
| 59 | Pandkul | Chichia | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 60 | Panjia | Khambaldi | Junagarh (24 km) |
| 61 | Patelpada | Naktikani | Junagarh (27 km) |
| 62 | Phunda | Funda | Junagarh (21 km) |
| 63 | Putiachura | Borguda | Junagarh (22 km) |
| 64 | Rengasapali | Rengsapali | Junagarh (26 km) |
| 65 | Sankaripali | Rengsapali | Junagarh (26 km) |
| 66 | Sarasaguda | Chichia | Junagarh (23 km) |
| 67 | Sargiguda | Gandemer | Junagarh (16 km) |
| 68 | Shosia | Khambaldi | Junagarh (25 km) |
| 69 | Sukunimunda | Khaliakani | Junagarh (20 km) |
| 70 | Temri | Daspur | Junagarh (25 km) |
| 71 | Tendopani | Dhamanpur | Junagarh (25 km) |
| 72 | Tumura | Manjhari | Junagarh (18 km) |
| 73 | Udeshrunga | Manjhari | Junagarh (30 km) |
Population of Golamunda Tehsil
The population profile of Golamunda 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 Golamunda 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 | 78,214 | 78,214 | N/A |
| Male Population | 39,240 | 39,240 | N/A |
| Female Population | 38,974 | 38,974 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,086 | 11,086 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,657 | 5,657 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,429 | 5,429 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 38,132 | 38,132 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 23,684 | 23,684 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 14,448 | 14,448 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 40,082 | 40,082 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,556 | 15,556 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,526 | 24,526 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,625 | 20,625 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 78,214 people. Includes nearly 39,240 males and 38,974 females. Rural population is about 78,214 people.
- There are around 11,086 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,657 boys and 5,429 girls.
- Literate population is about 38,132 people. Non-literate population is around 40,082 people.
- There are nearly 20,625 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Golamunda 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 | 12,363 | 12,363 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,110 | 6,110 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,253 | 6,253 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 19,069 | 19,069 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9,457 | 9,457 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 9,612 | 9,612 | N/A |
| Population Density | 214 / km² | 214 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Golamunda Tehsil is approximately 12,363 people, including 6,110 males and 6,253 females. Around 12,363 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Golamunda Tehsil is about 19,069 people, including 9,457 males and 9,612 females. Around 19,069 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 214 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 214 people per sq. km.