Sambalpur

Sambalpur 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 information the sub-district code of Sambalpur Block (CD) is 02799. Total area of sambalpur tehsil is 50 km². Sambalpur tehsil has a population of 1,89,366 peoples. Sambalpur tehsil has a population density of 3806 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,791 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 76.21% population of sambalpur tehsil is literate, out of which 80.44% males and 71.72% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sambalpur Tehsil

Sambalpur Tehsil has a total of 2 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 Sambalpur Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Amsadha Katapali Area N/A Sambalpur
2Dhankauda N/A Sambalpur

Population of Sambalpur Tehsil

The population profile of Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,89,366 N/A 1,89,366
Male Population 97,460 N/A 97,460
Female Population 91,906 N/A 91,906
Child Population (Age 0–6) 20,390 N/A 20,390
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 10,788 N/A 10,788
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,602 N/A 9,602
Literate Population 1,44,316 N/A 1,44,316
Literate Male Population 78,399 N/A 78,399
Literate Female Population 65,917 N/A 65,917
Illiterate Population 45,050 N/A 45,050
Illiterate Male Population 19,061 N/A 19,061
Illiterate Female Population 25,989 N/A 25,989
Total Households 42,791 N/A 42,791

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sambalpur Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 29,651 N/A 29,651
SC Male Population 14,866 N/A 14,866
SC Female Population 14,785 N/A 14,785
Total ST Population 18,119 N/A 18,119
ST Male Population 9,205 N/A 9,205
ST Female Population 8,914 N/A 8,914
Population Density 3,806 / km² N/A 3,806 / km²