Bhasma
Bhasma is a Town and Tehsil in Sundargarh 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 Bhasma Block (CD) is 02806. The total area of Bhasma Tehsil is 232 km². Bhasma has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhasma Tehsil
Bhasma Tehsil has a total of 50 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 Bhasma Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abankela | Remenda | Sundargarh (60 km) |
| 2 | Badabahal | Kundukela | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 3 | Bamandiadihi | Masnikani | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 4 | Bhalugad | Deuli | Sundargarh (17 km) |
| 5 | Bhasma | Bhasma | Sundargarh (18 km) |
| 6 | Bilaigarh | Jogimal | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 7 | Daldali | Mangaspur | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 8 | Dambahal | Jogimal | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 9 | Darlipali | Darlipali | Sundargarh (45 km) |
| 10 | Deuli | Deuli | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 11 | Dhauraadha | Mangaspur | Sundargarh (60 km) |
| 12 | Dumerkud | Nialipali | Sundargarh (20 km) |
| 13 | Ergapita | Remenda | Sundargarh (45 km) |
| 14 | Gaijore | Bhedabahal | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 15 | Ghantbud | Lahandabud | Sundargarh (13 km) |
| 16 | Gultha | Jogimal | Jharsuguda (13 km) |
| 17 | Jamtalia | Bhasma | Sundargarh (16 km) |
| 18 | Jamunadhipa | Kiripsira | Sundargarh (30 km) |
| 19 | Jharakani | Raibaga | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 20 | Jhimermahul | Nialipali | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 21 | Jogimal | Jogimal | Jharsuguda (14 km) |
| 22 | Kabanga | Bhasma | Sundargarh (18 km) |
| 23 | Kadalimunda | Nialipali | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 24 | Kainsara | Bhasma | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 25 | Kaintara | Kundukela | Sundargarh (16 km) |
| 26 | Khamarbahal | Kiripsira | Sundargarh (35 km) |
| 27 | Khapurikhanda | Kinjirma | Sundargarh (14 km) |
| 28 | Kinjirma | Kinjirma | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 29 | Kiripsira | Kiripsira | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 30 | Kudabaga | Masnikani | Sundargarh (16 km) |
| 31 | Kundukala | Kundukela | Sundargarh (15 km) |
| 32 | Kurla | Mangaspur | Sundargarh (40 km) |
| 33 | Lakrakani | Masnikani | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 34 | Mangaspur | Mangaspur | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 35 | Masanikani | Masnikani | Sundargarh (10 km) |
| 36 | Mundagaon | Nialipali | Sundargarh (45 km) |
| 37 | Nadisuguda | Remenda | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 38 | Nialipali | Nialipali | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 39 | Nuadihi | Raibaga | Sundargarh (55 km) |
| 40 | Pandermal | Bhasma | Sundargarh (20 km) |
| 41 | Podabahal | Kundukela | Sundargarh (12 km) |
| 42 | Raibaga | Raibaga | Sundargarh (35 km) |
| 43 | Remenda | Remenda | Sundargarh (55 km) |
| 44 | Renda | Mangaspur | Jharsuguda (9 km) |
| 45 | Rengalbud | Deuli | Sundargarh (19 km) |
| 46 | Sahajbahal | Darlipali | Sundargarh (43 km) |
| 47 | Saradhapali | Jogimal | Sundargarh (45 km) |
| 48 | Suruda | Kiripsira | Sundargarh (25 km) |
| 49 | Telipali | Nialipali | Sundargarh (50 km) |
| 50 | Titheitangar | Kundukela | Sundargarh (15 km) |
Population of Bhasma Tehsil
The population profile of Bhasma 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 Bhasma 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 | 42,101 | 42,101 | N/A |
| Male Population | 21,184 | 21,184 | N/A |
| Female Population | 20,917 | 20,917 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,261 | 4,261 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,167 | 2,167 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,094 | 2,094 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 28,255 | 28,255 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,755 | 15,755 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 12,500 | 12,500 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 13,846 | 13,846 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,429 | 5,429 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,417 | 8,417 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,292 | 11,292 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 42,101 people. Includes nearly 21,184 males and 20,917 females. Rural population is about 42,101 people.
- There are around 4,261 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,167 boys and 2,094 girls.
- Literate population is about 28,255 people. Non-literate population is around 13,846 people.
- There are nearly 11,292 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bhasma 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 | 8,565 | 8,565 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,287 | 4,287 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,278 | 4,278 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 17,375 | 17,375 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 8,743 | 8,743 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,632 | 8,632 | N/A |
| Population Density | 181 / km² | 181 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhasma Tehsil is approximately 8,565 people, including 4,287 males and 4,278 females. Around 8,565 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhasma Tehsil is about 17,375 people, including 8,743 males and 8,632 females. Around 17,375 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 181 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 181 people per sq. km.