Phulabani Town
Phulabani Town 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 information the sub-district code of Phulabani Town Block (CD) is 03112. Total area of phulabani town tehsil is 18 km² including 1.62 km² rural area and 16.00 km² urban area. Phulabani Town tehsil has a population of 38,732 peoples, out of which urban population is 37,371 while rural population is 1,361. Phulabani Town has a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Phulabani Town tehsil has a population density of 2198 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,976 houses in the sub-district, including 8,652 urban houses and 324 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 79.55% population of phulabani town tehsil is literate, out of which 84.46% males and 74.29% females are literate.
List of Villages in Phulabani Town Tehsil
Phulabani Town Tehsil has a total of 5 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 Phulabani Town Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandhasahi | Alami | Phulabani (5 km) |
| 2 | Lengarasahi | Alami | Phulabani (4 km) |
| 3 | Nedipada | Alami | Phulabani (4 km) |
| 4 | Pitabari | Alami | Phulabani (5 km) |
| 5 | Teraguda | Alami | Phulabani (2 km) |
Population of Phulabani Town Tehsil
The population profile of Phulabani Town 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 Phulabani Town's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,732 | 1,361 | 37,371 |
| Male Population | 20,009 | 672 | 19,337 |
| Female Population | 18,723 | 689 | 18,034 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,062 | 148 | 3,914 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,137 | 72 | 2,065 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,925 | 76 | 1,849 |
| Literate Population | 30,810 | 1,022 | 29,788 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,900 | 568 | 16,332 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,910 | 454 | 13,456 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,922 | 339 | 7,583 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,109 | 104 | 3,005 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,813 | 235 | 4,578 |
| Total Households | 8,976 | 324 | 8,652 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Phulabani Town Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 9,585 | 428 | 9,157 |
| SC Male Population | 4,808 | 207 | 4,601 |
| SC Female Population | 4,777 | 221 | 4,556 |
| Total ST Population | 5,016 | 640 | 4,376 |
| ST Male Population | 2,572 | 325 | 2,247 |
| ST Female Population | 2,444 | 315 | 2,129 |
| Population Density | 2,198 / km² | 838 / km² | 2,336 / km² |