Barsahi

Barsahi 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 Barsahi Block (CD) is 02882. The total area of Barsahi Tehsil is 374 km². Barsahi has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Barsahi Tehsil

Barsahi Tehsil has a total of 197 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 Barsahi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barsahi Tehsil

The population profile of Barsahi 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 Barsahi 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 1,32,580 people. Includes nearly 66,782 males and 65,798 females. Rural population is about 1,32,580 people.
• There are around 17,150 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,779 boys and 8,371 girls.
• Literate population is about 73,751 people. Non-literate population is around 58,829 people.
• There are nearly 31,957 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barsahi 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 Barsahi Tehsil is approximately 12,003 people, including 6,010 males and 5,993 females. Around 12,003 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barsahi Tehsil is about 69,837 people, including 35,114 males and 34,723 females. Around 69,837 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 355 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 355 people per sq. km.