Barbil
Barbil is a Town and Tehsil in Kendujhar 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 Barbil Block (CD) is 02834. The total area of Barbil Tehsil is 188 km², which includes 146.54 km² of rural area and 41.44 km² of urban area. Barbil has a sex ratio of approximately 914 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barbil Tehsil
Barbil Tehsil has a total of 19 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 Barbil Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balita | Birikala | Joda (10 km) |
| 2 | Bhadrasahi | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (6 km) |
| 3 | Bhusugaon | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (6 km) |
| 4 | Camp Of B K Mohanty | Bolani | Barbil (8 km) |
| 5 | Camp Of Tisco | Bolani | Barbil (27 km) |
| 6 | Fulabadi | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (6 km) |
| 7 | Hayarpur | Balagaon | Barbil (10 km) |
| 8 | Jhadagaon | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (8 km) |
| 9 | Karakhendara | Balagaon | Barbil (8 km) |
| 10 | Kasia | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (8 km) |
| 11 | Kolhabarapada | Balagaon | Barbil (5 km) |
| 12 | Matiapasi | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (7 km) |
| 13 | Murgabeda Camp | Bolani | Joda (27 km) |
| 14 | Raeka | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (7 km) |
| 15 | Sayabahala | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (7 km) |
| 16 | Serenda | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (5 km) |
| 17 | Tanto | Bhadrasahi | Barbil (8 km) |
| 18 | Thakurani | Deojhar | Barbil (10 km) |
| 19 | Uliburu | Balagaon | Barbil (8 km) |
Population of Barbil Tehsil
The population profile of Barbil 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 Barbil 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 | 84,130 | 17,590 | 66,540 |
| Male Population | 43,934 | 8,996 | 34,938 |
| Female Population | 40,196 | 8,594 | 31,602 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,797 | 3,512 | 10,285 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,119 | 1,815 | 5,304 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,678 | 1,697 | 4,981 |
| Literate Population | 48,430 | 7,823 | 40,607 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,793 | 4,847 | 23,946 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,637 | 2,976 | 16,661 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,700 | 9,767 | 25,933 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,141 | 4,149 | 10,992 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,559 | 5,618 | 14,941 |
| Total Households | 18,889 | 3,795 | 15,094 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Barbil Tehsil is around 84,130 people. This includes 43,934 males and 40,196 females. Rural population is about 17,590 (8,996 males and 8,594 females), while urban population is nearly 66,540 (34,938 males and 31,602 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,797 of the population, with 7,119 boys and 6,678 girls. Rural areas have 3,512 children, and urban areas have about 10,285 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 48,430 literate people in Barbil Tehsil, including 28,793 literate males and 19,637 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 7,823 individuals and urban literacy covers around 40,607 people.
- About 35,700 people in Barbil Tehsil are not literate, including 15,141 males and 20,559 females. Rural areas include 9,767 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 25,933 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,889 households, with 3,795 in villages and 15,094 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barbil 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 | 9,947 | 1,447 | 8,500 |
| SC Male Population | 5,021 | 727 | 4,294 |
| SC Female Population | 4,926 | 720 | 4,206 |
| Total ST Population | 27,322 | 11,031 | 16,291 |
| ST Male Population | 13,660 | 5,553 | 8,107 |
| ST Female Population | 13,662 | 5,478 | 8,184 |
| Population Density | 448 / km² | 120 / km² | 1,606 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barbil Tehsil is approximately 9,947 people, including 5,021 males and 4,926 females. Around 1,447 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,500 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barbil Tehsil is about 27,322 people, including 13,660 males and 13,662 females. Around 11,031 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 16,291 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 448 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 120 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,606 people per sq. km.