Katarbaga
Katarbaga 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 Katarbaga Block (CD) is 02783. The total area of Katarbaga Tehsil is 186 km². Katarbaga has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Katarbaga Tehsil
Katarbaga Tehsil has a total of 31 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 Katarbaga Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baijapali | Laida | Sambalpur (58 km) |
| 2 | Basupali | Jhankarpali | Sambalpur (37 km) |
| 3 | Bhagipali | Laida | Sambalpur (57 km) |
| 4 | Bhoipali | Jangala | Sambalpur (35 km) |
| 5 | Bhursipali | Jangala | Sambalpur (35 km) |
| 6 | Brahmanipali | Katarbaga | Sambalpur (35 km) |
| 7 | Dalapatpali | Laida | Sambalpur (58 km) |
| 8 | Dehuripali | Laida | Sambalpur (60 km) |
| 9 | Gandakona | Rengloi | Sambalpur (52 km) |
| 10 | Ghantamal | Kinaloi | Sambalpur (49 km) |
| 11 | Gumloi | Jhankarpali | Sambalpur (30 km) |
| 12 | Jhankarpali | Jhankarpali | Sambalpur (35 km) |
| 13 | Katar Baga | Katarbaga | Sambalpur (35 km) |
| 14 | Khuntalamal | Rengloi | Sambalpur (51 km) |
| 15 | Kinaloi | Kinaloi | Sambalpur (47 km) |
| 16 | Kirabandha | Kinaloi | Sambalpur (45 km) |
| 17 | Kusumdihi | Jhankarpali | Sambalpur (27 km) |
| 18 | Laida | Laida | Sambalpur (55 km) |
| 19 | Langbahal | Kinaloi | Sambalpur (47 km) |
| 20 | Laumal | Katarbaga | Sambalpur (41 km) |
| 21 | Lohakhandi | Kinaloi | Sambalpur (44 km) |
| 22 | Ludhapali | Katarbaga | Sambalpur (34 km) |
| 23 | Manikamunda | Kinaloi | Sambalpur (50 km) |
| 24 | Marhapatra | Rengloi | Sambalpur (50 km) |
| 25 | Nuapali | Laida | Sambalpur (58 km) |
| 26 | Nuatiligi | Katarbaga | Sambalpur (35 km) |
| 27 | Pahalpali | Rengloi | Sambalpur (51 km) |
| 28 | Rengloi | Rengloi | Sambalpur (52 km) |
| 29 | Runimahul | Jhankarpali | Sambalpur (43 km) |
| 30 | Thapapali | Jhankarpali | Sambalpur (43 km) |
| 31 | Thurupali | Katarbaga | Sambalpur (40 km) |
Population of Katarbaga Tehsil
The population profile of Katarbaga 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 Katarbaga 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 | 29,875 | 29,875 | N/A |
| Male Population | 14,975 | 14,975 | N/A |
| Female Population | 14,900 | 14,900 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,218 | 3,218 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,627 | 1,627 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,591 | 1,591 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 19,595 | 19,595 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 11,054 | 11,054 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 8,541 | 8,541 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 10,280 | 10,280 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,921 | 3,921 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,359 | 6,359 | N/A |
| Total Households | 7,716 | 7,716 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 29,875 people. Includes nearly 14,975 males and 14,900 females. Rural population is about 29,875 people.
- There are around 3,218 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,627 boys and 1,591 girls.
- Literate population is about 19,595 people. Non-literate population is around 10,280 people.
- There are nearly 7,716 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Katarbaga 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 | 5,788 | 5,788 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,946 | 2,946 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,842 | 2,842 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 13,708 | 13,708 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 6,816 | 6,816 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 6,892 | 6,892 | N/A |
| Population Density | 161 / km² | 161 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Katarbaga Tehsil is approximately 5,788 people, including 2,946 males and 2,842 females. Around 5,788 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Katarbaga Tehsil is about 13,708 people, including 6,816 males and 6,892 females. Around 13,708 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 161 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 161 people per sq. km.