Dhanupali

Dhanupali 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 Dhanupali Block (CD) is 02789. The total area of Dhanupali Tehsil is 13 km². Dhanupali has a sex ratio of approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dhanupali Tehsil

Dhanupali Tehsil has a total of 4 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 Dhanupali Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Khairpali N/A Sambalpur (7 km)
2Khandual N/A Sambalpur (8 km)
3Naksapali N/A Sambalpur (5 km)
4Putibandh N/A Sambalpur (5 km)

Population of Dhanupali Tehsil

The population profile of Dhanupali 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 Dhanupali 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 7,727 7,727 N/A
Male Population 3,996 3,996 N/A
Female Population 3,731 3,731 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 899 899 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 477 477 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 422 422 N/A
Literate Population 5,392 5,392 N/A
Literate Male Population 3,039 3,039 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,353 2,353 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,335 2,335 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 957 957 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,378 1,378 N/A
Total Households 1,857 1,857 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 7,727 people. Includes nearly 3,996 males and 3,731 females. Rural population is about 7,727 people.
  • There are around 899 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 477 boys and 422 girls.
  • Literate population is about 5,392 people. Non-literate population is around 2,335 people.
  • There are nearly 1,857 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhanupali 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 2,479 2,479 N/A
SC Male Population 1,276 1,276 N/A
SC Female Population 1,203 1,203 N/A
Total ST Population 1,455 1,455 N/A
ST Male Population 754 754 N/A
ST Female Population 701 701 N/A
Population Density 617 / km² 617 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhanupali Tehsil is approximately 2,479 people, including 1,276 males and 1,203 females. Around 2,479 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhanupali Tehsil is about 1,455 people, including 754 males and 701 females. Around 1,455 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 617 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 617 people per sq. km.