Jharbandha

Jharbandha is a Town and Tehsil in Bargarh 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 Jharbandha Block (CD) is 02756. The total area of Jharbandha Tehsil is 635 km². Jharbandha has a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jharbandha Tehsil

Jharbandha Tehsil has a total of 105 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 Jharbandha Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jharbandha Tehsil

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

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

• Total population is approximately 1,03,676 people. Includes nearly 51,217 males and 52,459 females. Rural population is about 1,03,676 people.
• There are around 12,918 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,570 boys and 6,348 girls.
• Literate population is about 61,345 people. Non-literate population is around 42,331 people.
• There are nearly 25,578 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jharbandha 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jharbandha Tehsil is approximately 16,034 people, including 7,777 males and 8,257 females. Around 16,034 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jharbandha Tehsil is about 29,886 people, including 14,755 males and 15,131 females. Around 29,886 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 163 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 163 people per sq. km.