Bahalda
Bahalda is a Town and Tehsil in Mayurbhanj 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 Bahalda Block (CD) is 02859. The total area of Bahalda Tehsil is 159 km². Bahalda has a sex ratio of approximately 1016 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bahalda Tehsil
Bahalda Tehsil has a total of 63 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 Bahalda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anlajodi | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 2 | Asana | Asana | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 3 | Badadundu | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 4 | Bagdega | Kanki | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 5 | Bahalda | Bahalda | Rairangpur (18 km) |
| 6 | Balidunguri | Asana | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 7 | Bamanbosh | Gambharia | Rairangpur (13 km) |
| 8 | Bargidihi | Gambharia | Rairangpur (12 km) |
| 9 | Basingi | Basingi | Rairangpur (12 km) |
| 10 | Bhaludihi | Gambharia | Rairangpur (13 km) |
| 11 | Bhandaria | Gambharia | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 12 | Bhursa | Gambharia | Rairangpur (13 km) |
| 13 | Bikrampur | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 14 | Chahalapada | Asana | Rairangpur (32 km) |
| 15 | Chahalapadahill | Asana | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 16 | Chapada | Gambharia | Rairangpur (23 km) |
| 17 | Dakadihi | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (12 km) |
| 18 | Dalasora | Bhitaramda | Rairangpur (30 km) |
| 19 | Dalki | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (26 km) |
| 20 | Dumadihi | Gambharia | Rairangpur (12 km) |
| 21 | Dumar | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (22 km) |
| 22 | Edelbeda | Asana | Rairangpur (18 km) |
| 23 | Gambharia | Gambharia | Rairangpur (9 km) |
| 24 | Gopinathghutu | Jharadihi | Rairangpur (21 km) |
| 25 | Guhaldangiri | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 26 | Gunduria | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 27 | Haladibani | Gidighaty | Rairangpur (25 km) |
| 28 | Jagannathpur | Gambharia | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 29 | Jahirkuluta | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (9 km) |
| 30 | Jambani | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 31 | Jhadgan | Kanki | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 32 | Jialda | Asana | Rairangpur (17 km) |
| 33 | Kachanda | Gambharia | Rairangpur (11 km) |
| 34 | Kadamdiha | Basingi | Rairangpur (14 km) |
| 35 | Kaduani | Gambharia | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 36 | Kalapani | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (28 km) |
| 37 | Kanki | Kanki | Rairangpur (23 km) |
| 38 | Kantasola | Gambharia | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 39 | Kasipur | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 40 | Kathakuluta | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (9 km) |
| 41 | Khandbandha | Gambharia | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 42 | Kulgi | Soso | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 43 | Kumbhirda | Soso | Rairangpur (19 km) |
| 44 | Kumbhirmundi | Asana | Rairangpur (18 km) |
| 45 | Lokanathpur | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (24 km) |
| 46 | Maranda | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (23 km) |
| 47 | Naharada | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (27 km) |
| 48 | Neunti | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (8 km) |
| 49 | Pahadpur | Soso | Rairangpur (12 km) |
| 50 | Pandarsila | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 51 | Pithakutuni | Asana | Rairangpur (31 km) |
| 52 | Redam | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (24 km) |
| 53 | Runjudihi | Basingi | Rairangpur (12 km) |
| 54 | Sagadabhanga | Asana | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 55 | Sandundu | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (21 km) |
| 56 | Saraspada | Gambharia | Rairangpur (13 km) |
| 57 | Sijukala | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 58 | Sobhapur | Basingi | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 59 | Soso | Soso | Rairangpur (18 km) |
| 60 | Tangarjoda | Asana | Rairangpur (36 km) |
| 61 | Tentala | Basingi | Rairangpur (13 km) |
| 62 | Tikhia | Anlajodi | Rairangpur (10 km) |
| 63 | Tingiria | Bad Dundu | Rairangpur (22 km) |
Population of Bahalda Tehsil
The population profile of Bahalda 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 Bahalda 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 | 53,231 | 53,231 | N/A |
| Male Population | 26,398 | 26,398 | N/A |
| Female Population | 26,833 | 26,833 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,370 | 7,370 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,758 | 3,758 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,612 | 3,612 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 30,640 | 30,640 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 17,629 | 17,629 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,011 | 13,011 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 22,591 | 22,591 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,769 | 8,769 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,822 | 13,822 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,942 | 12,942 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 53,231 people. Includes nearly 26,398 males and 26,833 females. Rural population is about 53,231 people.
- There are around 7,370 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,758 boys and 3,612 girls.
- Literate population is about 30,640 people. Non-literate population is around 22,591 people.
- There are nearly 12,942 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bahalda 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 | 2,732 | 2,732 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,335 | 1,335 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,397 | 1,397 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 26,182 | 26,182 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 12,736 | 12,736 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 13,446 | 13,446 | N/A |
| Population Density | 334 / km² | 334 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bahalda Tehsil is approximately 2,732 people, including 1,335 males and 1,397 females. Around 2,732 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bahalda Tehsil is about 26,182 people, including 12,736 males and 13,446 females. Around 26,182 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 334 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 334 people per sq. km.