Mahulapada
Mahulapada 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 Mahulapada Block (CD) is 02831. The total area of Mahulapada Tehsil is 322 km². Mahulapada has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mahulapada Tehsil
Mahulapada Tehsil has a total of 35 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 Mahulapada Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angul | Haldikudar | Raurkela (47 km) |
| 2 | Badachuan | Daleisara | Raurkela (112 km) |
| 3 | Badjala | Fuljhar | Raurkela (97 km) |
| 4 | Banki | Daleisara | Raurkela (150 km) |
| 5 | Budhakhaman | Daleisara | Raurkela (130 km) |
| 6 | Daleisara | Daleisara | Raurkela (100 km) |
| 7 | Derula | Mahulpada | Raurkela (117 km) |
| 8 | Dhokamunda | Daleisara | Raurkela (100 km) |
| 9 | Fuljhar | Fuljhar | Raurkela (95 km) |
| 10 | Hatisoul | Fuljhar | Raurkela (40 km) |
| 11 | Jagati | Mahulpada | Raurkela (112 km) |
| 12 | Jinakela | Daleisara | Raurkela (130 km) |
| 13 | Jodibahal | Fuljhar | Raurkela (82 km) |
| 14 | Keta | Mahulpada | Raurkela (104 km) |
| 15 | Kiri | Mahulpada | Raurkela (104 km) |
| 16 | Kumudi | Mahulpada | Raurkela (113 km) |
| 17 | Kundula | Mahulpada | Raurkela (115 km) |
| 18 | Kunu | Mahulpada | Raurkela (125 km) |
| 19 | Lunga | Daleisara | Raurkela (100 km) |
| 20 | Mahulapada | Mahulpada | Raurkela (111 km) |
| 21 | Mahuldiha | Ruguda | Raurkela (92 km) |
| 22 | Nagaria | Fuljhar | Raurkela (95 km) |
| 23 | Patamunda | Fuljhar | Raurkela (95 km) |
| 24 | Ranja | Haldikudar | Raurkela (87 km) |
| 25 | Rengali | Daleisara | Raurkela (150 km) |
| 26 | Sanjala | Haldikudar | Raurkela (96 km) |
| 27 | Sasa | Fuljhar | Raurkela (50 km) |
| 28 | Senabasa | Fuljhar | Raurkela (41 km) |
| 29 | Sihidiha | Ruguda | Raurkela (100 km) |
| 30 | Sulavdiha | Haldikudar | Raurkela (75 km) |
| 31 | Talaginia | Fuljhar | Raurkela (99 km) |
| 32 | Tasada | Mahulpada | Raurkela (115 km) |
| 33 | Trijanga | Mahulpada | Raurkela (41 km) |
| 34 | Uparginia | Fuljhar | Raurkela (97 km) |
| 35 | Uskuda | Fuljhar | Raurkela (95 km) |
Population of Mahulapada Tehsil
The population profile of Mahulapada 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 Mahulapada 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 | 19,191 | 19,191 | N/A |
| Male Population | 9,769 | 9,769 | N/A |
| Female Population | 9,422 | 9,422 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,423 | 3,423 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,737 | 1,737 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,686 | 1,686 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 7,139 | 7,139 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 4,504 | 4,504 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 2,635 | 2,635 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 12,052 | 12,052 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,265 | 5,265 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,787 | 6,787 | N/A |
| Total Households | 4,402 | 4,402 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 19,191 people. Includes nearly 9,769 males and 9,422 females. Rural population is about 19,191 people.
- There are around 3,423 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,737 boys and 1,686 girls.
- Literate population is about 7,139 people. Non-literate population is around 12,052 people.
- There are nearly 4,402 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mahulapada 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 | 856 | 856 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 408 | 408 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 448 | 448 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 15,367 | 15,367 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 7,855 | 7,855 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 7,512 | 7,512 | N/A |
| Population Density | 60 / km² | 60 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mahulapada Tehsil is approximately 856 people, including 408 males and 448 females. Around 856 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mahulapada Tehsil is about 15,367 people, including 7,855 males and 7,512 females. Around 15,367 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 60 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 60 people per sq. km.