Phulabani

Phulabani 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 Phulabani Block (CD) is 03111. The total area of Phulabani Tehsil is 619 km². Phulabani has a sex ratio of approximately 1018 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Phulabani Tehsil

Phulabani Tehsil has a total of 242 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 Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Phulabani Tehsil

The population profile of Phulabani 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 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 41,762 people. Includes nearly 20,689 males and 21,073 females. Rural population is about 41,762 people.
• There are around 5,313 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,716 boys and 2,597 girls.
• Literate population is about 25,547 people. Non-literate population is around 16,215 people.
• There are nearly 9,954 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Phulabani 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 Phulabani Tehsil is approximately 9,117 people, including 4,562 males and 4,555 females. Around 9,117 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Phulabani Tehsil is about 23,902 people, including 11,684 males and 12,218 females. Around 23,902 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 67 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 67 people per sq. km.