Govindpur
Govindpur 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 Govindpur Block (CD) is 02780. The total area of Govindpur Tehsil is 352 km². Govindpur has a sex ratio of approximately 1010 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Govindpur Tehsil
Govindpur Tehsil has a total of 66 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 Govindpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badapada | Baunslaga | Sundargarh (5 km) |
| 2 | Bamphei | Baunslaga | Rajagangapur (34 km) |
| 3 | Barab | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 4 | Baragad | Baunslaga | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 5 | Baunslaga | Baunslaga | Rajagangapur (14 km) |
| 6 | Belapada | Pindapathar | Rajagangapur (24 km) |
| 7 | Bhagapada | Uchkapat | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 8 | Bihabali | Kinabaga | Rajagangapur (30 km) |
| 9 | Bileighati | Baunslaga | Rajagangapur (26 km) |
| 10 | Bundukamal | Sagara | Rajagangapur (17 km) |
| 11 | Burubuda | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (12 km) |
| 12 | Charichuan | Rangiatikra | Rajagangapur (50 km) |
| 13 | Dahamunda | Rabga | Rajagangapur (26 km) |
| 14 | Dalkibahal | Kinabaga | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 15 | Dangajore | Kaseibahal | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 16 | Dehuripada | Garposh | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 17 | Dumermunda | Garposh | Rajagangapur (21 km) |
| 18 | Dumermunda Bad | Govindapur | Sundargarh (35 km) |
| 19 | Gardega | Rangiatikra | Rajagangapur (50 km) |
| 20 | Garposh | Garposh | Rajagangapur (19 km) |
| 21 | Ghansara | Garposh | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 22 | Ghumudumal | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 23 | Govindapur | Govindapur | Jharsuguda (40 km) |
| 24 | Gurla | Baunslaga | Rajagangapur (16 km) |
| 25 | Haripada | Govindapur | Sundargarh (35 km) |
| 26 | Jogimunda | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (30 km) |
| 27 | Joutukbahal | Kinabaga | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 28 | Junani | Rangiatikra | Rajagangapur (50 km) |
| 29 | Jurajam | Sagara | Rajagangapur (17 km) |
| 30 | Jurapali | Rabga | Rajagangapur (31 km) |
| 31 | Kadalijharan | Rabga | Rajagangapur (35 km) |
| 32 | Kahapani | Rangiatikra | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 33 | Kechhupani | Uchkapat | Rajagangapur (15 km) |
| 34 | Khambagada | Kinabaga | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 35 | Kichinda | Rabga | Rajagangapur (33 km) |
| 36 | Kinabaga | Kinabaga | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 37 | Kolohabahal | Kinabaga | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 38 | Kutarimal | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (12 km) |
| 39 | Lolobira | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (13 km) |
| 40 | Luhurani Berna | Sagara | Rajagangapur (15 km) |
| 41 | Mahulchhapal | Pindapathar | Rajagangapur (26 km) |
| 42 | Mahulmunda | Garposh | Rajagangapur (18 km) |
| 43 | Manapali | Kinabaga | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 44 | Marahapada | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 45 | Mitupada | Govindapur | Sundargarh (35 km) |
| 46 | Mundilasa | Sagara | Rajagangapur (14 km) |
| 47 | Nuapali | Rabga | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 48 | Nuniamunda | Baunslaga | Sundargarh (3 km) |
| 49 | Paramanpur | Pindapathar | Rajagangapur (22 km) |
| 50 | Phatatangar | Sagara | Rajagangapur (17 km) |
| 51 | Phiringibahal | Garposh | Rajagangapur (26 km) |
| 52 | Pindapathar | Pindapathar | Rajagangapur (26 km) |
| 53 | Rabga | Rabga | Rajagangapur (21 km) |
| 54 | Raghunathpali | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (30 km) |
| 55 | Rajabasa | Rangiatikra | Rajagangapur (56 km) |
| 56 | Rangiatikira | Rangiatikra | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 57 | Rengapada | Rangiatikra | Sundargarh (6 km) |
| 58 | Sadhapada | Rangiatikra | Sundargarh (4 km) |
| 59 | Sagara | Sagara | Rajagangapur (18 km) |
| 60 | Sankobahal | Uchkapat | Rajagangapur (26 km) |
| 61 | Sanphiringibahal | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (28 km) |
| 62 | Simlibahal | Rabga | Rajagangapur (31 km) |
| 63 | Sunamunda | Rabga | Rajagangapur (35 km) |
| 64 | Tataranga | Kutarimal | Rajagangapur (25 km) |
| 65 | Titiriposh | Pindapathar | Rajagangapur (20 km) |
| 66 | Uchkapat | Uchkapat | Rajagangapur (30 km) |
Population of Govindpur Tehsil
The population profile of Govindpur 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 Govindpur 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 | 59,141 | 59,141 | N/A |
| Male Population | 29,416 | 29,416 | N/A |
| Female Population | 29,725 | 29,725 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,025 | 7,025 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,561 | 3,561 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,464 | 3,464 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 36,432 | 36,432 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 20,322 | 20,322 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 16,110 | 16,110 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 22,709 | 22,709 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,094 | 9,094 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,615 | 13,615 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,890 | 13,890 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 59,141 people. Includes nearly 29,416 males and 29,725 females. Rural population is about 59,141 people.
- There are around 7,025 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,561 boys and 3,464 girls.
- Literate population is about 36,432 people. Non-literate population is around 22,709 people.
- There are nearly 13,890 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Govindpur 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 | 6,764 | 6,764 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,386 | 3,386 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,378 | 3,378 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 37,065 | 37,065 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 18,319 | 18,319 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 18,746 | 18,746 | N/A |
| Population Density | 168 / km² | 168 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Govindpur Tehsil is approximately 6,764 people, including 3,386 males and 3,378 females. Around 6,764 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Govindpur Tehsil is about 37,065 people, including 18,319 males and 18,746 females. Around 37,065 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 168 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 168 people per sq. km.