Burla
Burla is a Town and Tehsil in Sambalpur 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 Burla Block (CD) is 02788. The total area of Burla Tehsil is 210 km², which includes 181.51 km² of rural area and 28.62 km² of urban area. Burla has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Burla Tehsil
Burla Tehsil has a total of 35 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 Burla Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amalipali | Kudgunderpur | Sambalpur (38 km) |
| 2 | Babubandha | Kalamati | Sambalpur (19 km) |
| 3 | Badsinghari | N/A | Sambalpur (27 km) |
| 4 | Baijamunda | N/A | Burla (9 km) |
| 5 | Bakbira | N/A | Sambalpur (39 km) |
| 6 | Bandhpali | Kardola | Sambalpur (35 km) |
| 7 | Barhakuni | N/A | Burla (12 km) |
| 8 | Basantpur | Basantapur | Sambalpur (26 km) |
| 9 | Brahmapura | N/A | Burla (20 km) |
| 10 | Chaurpur | N/A | Burla (15 km) |
| 11 | Chipilima | Kardola | Sambalpur (33 km) |
| 12 | Garmunda | Basantapur | Sambalpur (28 km) |
| 13 | Govindapali | Basantapur | Sambalpur (29 km) |
| 14 | Gunderpur | Kudgunderpur | Sambalpur (40 km) |
| 15 | Jampali | Kudgunderpur | Sambalpur (40 km) |
| 16 | Jharapali | N/A | Burla (15 km) |
| 17 | Kalamati | Kalamati | Sambalpur (17 km) |
| 18 | Kardola | Kardola | Sambalpur (35 km) |
| 19 | Mahada | Kudgunderpur | Sambalpur (38 km) |
| 20 | Mahanadi | N/A | Sambalpur (42 km) |
| 21 | Marangola | Kardola | Sambalpur (36 km) |
| 22 | Mundoghat | N/A | Burla (12 km) |
| 23 | Patkhai | Kudgunderpur | Sambalpur (40 km) |
| 24 | Potapali | N/A | Burla (12 km) |
| 25 | Raghunathpali | N/A | Burla (12 km) |
| 26 | Rengalipali | Basantapur | Sambalpur (33 km) |
| 27 | Sansinghari | N/A | Burla (9 km) |
| 28 | Satijor | Basantapur | Sambalpur (31 km) |
| 29 | Satupali | Basantapur | Sambalpur (28 km) |
| 30 | Senhapali | N/A | Sambalpur (10 km) |
| 31 | Sikirdi | N/A | Burla (9 km) |
| 32 | Tabada | Kudgunderpur | Sambalpur (40 km) |
| 33 | Talpadar | Basantapur | Sambalpur (34 km) |
| 34 | Tihikipali | N/A | Sambalpur (12 km) |
| 35 | Tuladdi | Kardola | Burla (25 km) |
Population of Burla Tehsil
The population profile of Burla 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 Burla 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 | 85,814 | 39,116 | 46,698 |
| Male Population | 43,600 | 19,931 | 23,669 |
| Female Population | 42,214 | 19,185 | 23,029 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,173 | 4,336 | 4,837 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,685 | 2,182 | 2,503 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,488 | 2,154 | 2,334 |
| Literate Population | 61,202 | 25,335 | 35,867 |
| Literate Male Population | 33,783 | 14,461 | 19,322 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,419 | 10,874 | 16,545 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,612 | 13,781 | 10,831 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,817 | 5,470 | 4,347 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,795 | 8,311 | 6,484 |
| Total Households | 19,612 | 9,193 | 10,419 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Burla Tehsil is around 85,814 people. This includes 43,600 males and 42,214 females. Rural population is about 39,116 (19,931 males and 19,185 females), while urban population is nearly 46,698 (23,669 males and 23,029 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,173 of the population, with 4,685 boys and 4,488 girls. Rural areas have 4,336 children, and urban areas have about 4,837 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 61,202 literate people in Burla Tehsil, including 33,783 literate males and 27,419 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,335 individuals and urban literacy covers around 35,867 people.
- About 24,612 people in Burla Tehsil are not literate, including 9,817 males and 14,795 females. Rural areas include 13,781 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 10,831 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,612 households, with 9,193 in villages and 10,419 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Burla 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 | 26,299 | 13,339 | 12,960 |
| SC Male Population | 13,148 | 6,684 | 6,464 |
| SC Female Population | 13,151 | 6,655 | 6,496 |
| Total ST Population | 13,304 | 8,585 | 4,719 |
| ST Male Population | 6,745 | 4,362 | 2,383 |
| ST Female Population | 6,559 | 4,223 | 2,336 |
| Population Density | 408 / km² | 216 / km² | 1,632 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Burla Tehsil is approximately 26,299 people, including 13,148 males and 13,151 females. Around 13,339 people live in rural parts. Nearly 12,960 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Burla Tehsil is about 13,304 people, including 6,745 males and 6,559 females. Around 8,585 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,719 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 408 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 216 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,632 people per sq. km.