Thelkoloi
Thelkoloi 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 Thelkoloi Block (CD) is 02784. The total area of Thelkoloi Tehsil is 134 km². Thelkoloi has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thelkoloi Tehsil
Thelkoloi Tehsil has a total of 14 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 Thelkoloi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamaloi | Bamaloi | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
| 2 | Bansimal | Lapanga | Sambalpur (42 km) |
| 3 | Dantamura | Khinda | Jharsuguda (23 km) |
| 4 | Derba | Ghichamura | Sambalpur (42 km) |
| 5 | Dharopali | Bamaloi | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
| 6 | Dhubenchhaper | Khinda | Jharsuguda (20 km) |
| 7 | Ghichamura | Ghichamura | Jharsuguda (31 km) |
| 8 | Gumakarama | Ghichamura | Jharsuguda (16 km) |
| 9 | Kharhiapali | Lapanga | Jharsuguda (18 km) |
| 10 | Khinda | Khinda | Jharsuguda (15 km) |
| 11 | Lapanga | Lapanga | Jharsuguda (16 km) |
| 12 | Talabira | Khinda | Jharsuguda (17 km) |
| 13 | Thelkoloi | Khinda | Jharsuguda (12 km) |
| 14 | Tilaimal | Bamaloi | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
Population of Thelkoloi Tehsil
The population profile of Thelkoloi 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 Thelkoloi 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 | 26,915 | 26,915 | N/A |
| Male Population | 13,788 | 13,788 | N/A |
| Female Population | 13,127 | 13,127 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,440 | 3,440 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,734 | 1,734 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,706 | 1,706 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 17,803 | 17,803 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 10,160 | 10,160 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,643 | 7,643 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 9,112 | 9,112 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,628 | 3,628 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,484 | 5,484 | N/A |
| Total Households | 6,779 | 6,779 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 26,915 people. Includes nearly 13,788 males and 13,127 females. Rural population is about 26,915 people.
- There are around 3,440 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,734 boys and 1,706 girls.
- Literate population is about 17,803 people. Non-literate population is around 9,112 people.
- There are nearly 6,779 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thelkoloi 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 | 5,233 | 5,233 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,700 | 2,700 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,533 | 2,533 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 9,988 | 9,988 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5,021 | 5,021 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,967 | 4,967 | N/A |
| Population Density | 201 / km² | 201 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thelkoloi Tehsil is approximately 5,233 people, including 2,700 males and 2,533 females. Around 5,233 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thelkoloi Tehsil is about 9,988 people, including 5,021 males and 4,967 females. Around 9,988 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 201 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 201 people per sq. km.