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, the sub-district code of Sambalpur Block (CD) is 02799. The total area of Sambalpur Tehsil is 50 km². Sambalpur has a sex ratio of approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.

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 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 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

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

  • Total population is approximately 1,89,366 people. Includes nearly 97,460 males and 91,906 females. Urban population is nearly 1,89,366 people.
  • There are around 20,390 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 10,788 boys and 9,602 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,44,316 people. Non-literate population is around 45,050 people.
  • There are nearly 42,791 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sambalpur 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 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

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sambalpur Tehsil is approximately 29,651 people, including 14,866 males and 14,785 females. Nearly 29,651 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sambalpur Tehsil is about 18,119 people, including 9,205 males and 8,914 females. Nearly 18,119 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 3,806 people per square kilometre, urban areas record nearly 3,806 people per sq. km.