Belaghar

Belaghar is a Town and Tehsil in Kandhamal 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 Belaghar Block (CD) is 03122. The total area of Belaghar Tehsil is 371 km². Belaghar has a sex ratio of approximately 1079 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Belaghar Tehsil

Belaghar Tehsil has a total of 134 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 Belaghar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Belaghar Tehsil

The population profile of Belaghar 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 Belaghar Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 19,506 people. Includes nearly 9,381 males and 10,125 females. Rural population is about 19,506 people.
• There are around 3,368 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,648 boys and 1,720 girls.
• Literate population is about 6,392 people. Non-literate population is around 13,114 people.
• There are nearly 4,410 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Belaghar 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Belaghar Tehsil is approximately 4,284 people, including 2,086 males and 2,198 females. Around 4,284 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Belaghar Tehsil is about 12,930 people, including 6,206 males and 6,724 females. Around 12,930 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 53 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 53 people per sq. km.