Rairangpur Town
Rairangpur Town 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 Rairangpur Town Block (CD) is 02861. The total area of Rairangpur Town Tehsil is 94 km², which includes 62.54 km² of rural area and 31.64 km² of urban area. Rairangpur Town has a sex ratio of approximately 1006 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rairangpur Town Tehsil
Rairangpur Town Tehsil has a total of 44 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 Rairangpur Town Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adipur | Bhalubasa | Rairangpur (2 km) |
| 2 | Anandpur | Purunapani | Rairangpur (2 km) |
| 3 | Asabadi | Khanta | Rairangpur Town |
| 4 | Badbaikala | Halda | Rairangpur (8 km) |
| 5 | Badpakhana | Sanpakhana | Rairangpur (5 km) |
| 6 | Badsimila | Purunapani | Rairangpur (5 km) |
| 7 | Balbhadrapur | Khanta | Rairangpur (2 km) |
| 8 | Bhalubasa | Bhalubasa | Rairangpur (4 km) |
| 9 | Bhanjasara | Halda | Rairangpur (3 km) |
| 10 | Bharandia | Khanta | Rairangpur Town |
| 11 | Budhiakudar | Khanta | Rairangpur (5 km) |
| 12 | Champarei | Halda | Rairangpur (4 km) |
| 13 | Chilikaposi | Bhalubasa | Rairangpur (4 km) |
| 14 | Chiteibadi | Halda | Rairangpur (18 km) |
| 15 | Dahanimari | Halda | Rairangpur (8 km) |
| 16 | Dandbose | Purunapani | Rairangpur (3 km) |
| 17 | Dublabeda | Purunapani | Rairangpur Town |
| 18 | Godigan | Sanpakhana | Rairangpur (12 km) |
| 19 | Gopal Bandha | Bhalubasa | Rairangpur Town |
| 20 | Halda | Halda | Rairangpur Town |
| 21 | Jodamahul | Khanta | Rairangpur (6 km) |
| 22 | Kalarda | Purunapani | Rairangpur (12 km) |
| 23 | Kantabani | Purunapani | Rairangpur (3 km) |
| 24 | Mahisaneda | Bhalubasa | Rairangpur (3 km) |
| 25 | Murugaghutu | Purunapani | Rairangpur (5 km) |
| 26 | Nadiaposi | Halda | Rairangpur (3 km) |
| 27 | Nagbhan | Bhalubasa | Rairangpur Town |
| 28 | Nuagaon | Halda | Rairangpur Town |
| 29 | Padmapur | Khanta | Rairangpur (4 km) |
| 30 | Palasbani | Sanpakhana | Rairangpur (3 km) |
| 31 | Panposi | Purunapani | Rairangpur (3 km) |
| 32 | Patepani | Purunapani | Rairangpur (3 km) |
| 33 | Pokharia | Purunapani | Rairangpur (8 km) |
| 34 | Purunapani | Purunapani | Rairangpur Town |
| 35 | Ranikudar | Bhalubasa | Rairangpur Town |
| 36 | Ranipal | Purunapani | Rairangpur Town |
| 37 | Sanbaikala | Halda | Rairangpur (4 km) |
| 38 | Sanchampada | Purunapani | Rairangpur Town |
| 39 | Sanpakhana | Sanpakhana | Rairangpur (6 km) |
| 40 | Sansimila | Purunapani | Rairangpur (6 km) |
| 41 | Sijukala | Halda | Rairangpur (17 km) |
| 42 | Sindurgouri | Bhalubasa | Rairangpur Town |
| 43 | Tamalbandh | Purunapani | Rairangpur (7 km) |
| 44 | Tilaposi | Halda | Rairangpur (7 km) |
Population of Rairangpur Town Tehsil
The population profile of Rairangpur Town 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 Rairangpur Town 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 | 50,798 | 15,869 | 34,929 |
| Male Population | 25,313 | 7,781 | 17,532 |
| Female Population | 25,485 | 8,088 | 17,397 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,174 | 2,283 | 3,891 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,188 | 1,129 | 2,059 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,986 | 1,154 | 1,832 |
| Literate Population | 35,074 | 9,057 | 26,017 |
| Literate Male Population | 19,169 | 5,265 | 13,904 |
| Literate Female Population | 15,905 | 3,792 | 12,113 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,724 | 6,812 | 8,912 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,144 | 2,516 | 3,628 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,580 | 4,296 | 5,284 |
| Total Households | 11,553 | 3,754 | 7,799 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rairangpur Town Tehsil is around 50,798 people. This includes 25,313 males and 25,485 females. Rural population is about 15,869 (7,781 males and 8,088 females), while urban population is nearly 34,929 (17,532 males and 17,397 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,174 of the population, with 3,188 boys and 2,986 girls. Rural areas have 2,283 children, and urban areas have about 3,891 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 35,074 literate people in Rairangpur Town Tehsil, including 19,169 literate males and 15,905 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 9,057 individuals and urban literacy covers around 26,017 people.
- About 15,724 people in Rairangpur Town Tehsil are not literate, including 6,144 males and 9,580 females. Rural areas include 6,812 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,912 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 11,553 households, with 3,754 in villages and 7,799 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rairangpur Town 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 | 4,174 | 893 | 3,281 |
| SC Male Population | 2,069 | 432 | 1,637 |
| SC Female Population | 2,105 | 461 | 1,644 |
| Total ST Population | 16,880 | 8,932 | 7,948 |
| ST Male Population | 8,086 | 4,355 | 3,731 |
| ST Female Population | 8,794 | 4,577 | 4,217 |
| Population Density | 539 / km² | 254 / km² | 1,104 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rairangpur Town Tehsil is approximately 4,174 people, including 2,069 males and 2,105 females. Around 893 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,281 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rairangpur Town Tehsil is about 16,880 people, including 8,086 males and 8,794 females. Around 8,932 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 7,948 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 539 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 254 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,104 people per sq. km.