Bolani
Bolani 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 Bolani Block (CD) is 02835. The total area of Bolani Tehsil is 76 km², which includes 64.43 km² of rural area and 11.42 km² of urban area. Bolani has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bolani Tehsil
Bolani Tehsil has a total of 12 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 Bolani Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balagoda | Bolani | Bolani |
| 2 | Balani | Bolani | Barbil (8 km) |
| 3 | Camp Of Balani | Bolani | Joda (22 km) |
| 4 | Dhanurjayapur | Bolani | Kendujhar (37 km) |
| 5 | Gadadharapur | Barbil | Barbil (15 km) |
| 6 | Gamulai | Bolani | Barbil (17 km) |
| 7 | Kanarda | Bolani | Barbil (11 km) |
| 8 | Kiriburu | Bolani | Joda (22 km) |
| 9 | Kolhapandoli | Bolani | Barbil (16 km) |
| 10 | Lasarda | Bolani | Barbil (12 km) |
| 11 | Limitur | Balagaon | Barbil (10 km) |
| 12 | Lotapani | Bolani | Barbil (15 km) |
Population of Bolani Tehsil
The population profile of Bolani 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 Bolani 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 | 19,993 | 8,285 | 11,708 |
| Male Population | 10,305 | 4,153 | 6,152 |
| Female Population | 9,688 | 4,132 | 5,556 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,311 | 1,509 | 1,802 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,681 | 736 | 945 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,630 | 773 | 857 |
| Literate Population | 11,041 | 3,917 | 7,124 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,631 | 2,408 | 4,223 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,410 | 1,509 | 2,901 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,952 | 4,368 | 4,584 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,674 | 1,745 | 1,929 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,278 | 2,623 | 2,655 |
| Total Households | 4,572 | 1,865 | 2,707 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bolani Tehsil is around 19,993 people. This includes 10,305 males and 9,688 females. Rural population is about 8,285 (4,153 males and 4,132 females), while urban population is nearly 11,708 (6,152 males and 5,556 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,311 of the population, with 1,681 boys and 1,630 girls. Rural areas have 1,509 children, and urban areas have about 1,802 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 11,041 literate people in Bolani Tehsil, including 6,631 literate males and 4,410 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,917 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,124 people.
- About 8,952 people in Bolani Tehsil are not literate, including 3,674 males and 5,278 females. Rural areas include 4,368 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,584 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 4,572 households, with 1,865 in villages and 2,707 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bolani 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 | 2,344 | 706 | 1,638 |
| SC Male Population | 1,189 | 335 | 854 |
| SC Female Population | 1,155 | 371 | 784 |
| Total ST Population | 8,866 | 5,521 | 3,345 |
| ST Male Population | 4,400 | 2,713 | 1,687 |
| ST Female Population | 4,466 | 2,808 | 1,658 |
| Population Density | 264 / km² | 129 / km² | 1,025 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bolani Tehsil is approximately 2,344 people, including 1,189 males and 1,155 females. Around 706 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,638 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bolani Tehsil is about 8,866 people, including 4,400 males and 4,466 females. Around 5,521 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,345 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 264 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 129 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,025 people per sq. km.