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 information the sub-district code of Barbil Block (CD) is 02834. Total area of barbil tehsil is 188 km² including 146.54 km² rural area and 41.44 km² urban area. Barbil tehsil has a population of 84,130 peoples, out of which urban population is 66,540 while rural population is 17,590. Barbil has a sex ratio of approximately 914 females for every 1,000 males. Barbil tehsil has a population density of 447.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,889 houses in the sub-district, including 15,094 urban houses and 3,795 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.57% population of barbil tehsil is literate, out of which 65.54% males and 48.85% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barbil 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 | 9,947 | 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 |