Sambalpur District, Odisha
Sambalpur District is an administrative district in the state of Odisha, India. It is situated about 320 km from Bhubaneswar, the state capital of Odisha. The district headquarters is located at Sambalpur. Odia and Sambalpuri are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 6,624 km², including 6,467.75 km² of rural area and 156.25 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Sambalpur District
Sambalpur District is divided into 9 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 1,381 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamara | 138 | — |
| 2 | Jamankira | 249 | 684.64 |
| 3 | Jujomura | 128 | 610.47 |
| 4 | Kochinda | 139 | 517.89 |
| 5 | Maneswar | 105 | — |
| 6 | Naktideul | 201 | 473.66 |
| 7 | Rairakhol | 233 | 779.15 |
| 8 | Rengali | 67 | 141.30 |
| 9 | Sambalpur | 121 | — |
Population of Sambalpur District
As per the Census 2011, Sambalpur District has a total population of 10,41,099 people, consisting of 5,26,877 males and 5,14,222 females. There are 2,49,597 households in the district with an average population density of 157 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,41,099 | 7,33,006 | 3,08,093 |
| Male Population | 5,26,877 | 3,68,692 | 1,58,185 |
| Female Population | 5,14,222 | 3,64,314 | 1,49,908 |
| Total Households | 2,49,597 | 1,79,411 | 70,186 |
| Population Density | 157 / km² | 113 / km² | 1,972 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 7,03,691 literate people and 1,17,848 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,91,827 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,55,261 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,17,848 | 84,408 | 33,440 |
| Literate Population | 7,03,691 | 4,70,897 | 2,32,794 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,37,408 | 2,62,109 | 75,299 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,91,827 | 1,34,729 | 57,098 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,55,261 | 3,18,413 | 36,848 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.