Rengali
Rengali 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 Rengali Block (CD) is 02785. The total area of Rengali Tehsil is 141 km², which includes 128.76 km² of rural area and 12.54 km² of urban area. Rengali has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rengali Tehsil
Rengali Tehsil has a total of 16 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 Rengali Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babuchakuli | Nishanbhanga | Sambalpur (29 km) |
| 2 | Baunsen | Nishanbhanga | Sambalpur (31 km) |
| 3 | Gurupali | Lapanga | Jharsuguda (20 km) |
| 4 | Jangala | Jangala | Sambalpur (32 km) |
| 5 | Jharmunda | Nishanbhanga | Sambalpur (27 km) |
| 6 | Jugipali | Salad | Sambalpur (30 km) |
| 7 | Kurla | Salad | Sambalpur (26 km) |
| 8 | Nishanbhanga | Nishanbhanga | Sambalpur (26 km) |
| 9 | Nuarampela | Salad | Sambalpur (22 km) |
| 10 | Pitapali | Kilasama | Sambalpur (18 km) |
| 11 | Pondloi | Nishanbhanga | Jharsuguda (18 km) |
| 12 | Pudapada | Lapanga | Sambalpur (33 km) |
| 13 | Rengali | Rengali | Rengali |
| 14 | Salad | Salad | Sambalpur (25 km) |
| 15 | Sapne | Salad | Sambalpur (32 km) |
| 16 | Thunthikatarbaga | Nishanbhanga | Sambalpur (33 km) |
Population of Rengali Tehsil
The population profile of Rengali 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 Rengali 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 | 26,859 | 15,992 | 10,867 |
| Male Population | 13,782 | 8,199 | 5,583 |
| Female Population | 13,077 | 7,793 | 5,284 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,191 | 1,892 | 1,299 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,679 | 998 | 681 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,512 | 894 | 618 |
| Literate Population | 18,413 | 10,856 | 7,557 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,455 | 6,185 | 4,270 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,958 | 4,671 | 3,287 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,446 | 5,136 | 3,310 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,327 | 2,014 | 1,313 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,119 | 3,122 | 1,997 |
| Total Households | 6,456 | 3,927 | 2,529 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rengali Tehsil is around 26,859 people. This includes 13,782 males and 13,077 females. Rural population is about 15,992 (8,199 males and 7,793 females), while urban population is nearly 10,867 (5,583 males and 5,284 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,191 of the population, with 1,679 boys and 1,512 girls. Rural areas have 1,892 children, and urban areas have about 1,299 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 18,413 literate people in Rengali Tehsil, including 10,455 literate males and 7,958 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 10,856 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,557 people.
- About 8,446 people in Rengali Tehsil are not literate, including 3,327 males and 5,119 females. Rural areas include 5,136 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,310 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 6,456 households, with 3,927 in villages and 2,529 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rengali 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 | 5,032 | 3,724 | 1,308 |
| SC Male Population | 2,591 | 1,936 | 655 |
| SC Female Population | 2,441 | 1,788 | 653 |
| Total ST Population | 9,720 | 6,311 | 3,409 |
| ST Male Population | 4,881 | 3,188 | 1,693 |
| ST Female Population | 4,839 | 3,123 | 1,716 |
| Population Density | 190 / km² | 124 / km² | 867 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rengali Tehsil is approximately 5,032 people, including 2,591 males and 2,441 females. Around 3,724 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,308 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rengali Tehsil is about 9,720 people, including 4,881 males and 4,839 females. Around 6,311 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,409 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 190 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 124 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 867 people per sq. km.