Jajapur
Jajapur is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Jajapur district is 2,899 km², which includes 2,807.08 km² of rural area and 91.92 km² of urban area. There are about 1,598 villages in Jajapur district.
For administrative convenience, Jajapur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 18 tehsils in Jajapur district. Here is the list of all Jajapur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jajapur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badachana | 253 | 1,29,826 |
| 2 | Balichandrapur | 141 | 1,11,449 |
| 3 | Bari Ramachandrapur | 152 | 1,23,956 |
| 4 | Binjharpur | 238 | 1,96,780 |
| 5 | Dharmasala | 190 | 1,64,969 |
| 6 | Jajapur | 101 | 1,34,859 |
| 7 | Jajapur Road | 110 | 98,293 |
| 8 | Jajpur Sadar | 168 | 1,27,778 |
| 9 | Jakhapura | 49 | 17,424 |
| 10 | Jenapur | 167 | 87,741 |
| 11 | Kaliapani | 208 | 38,517 |
| 12 | Kalinganagar | 143 | 49,415 |
| 13 | Korai | 187 | 96,874 |
| 14 | Kuakhia | 107 | 1,11,408 |
| 15 | Mangalpur | 163 | 1,46,363 |
| 16 | Panikoili | 128 | 65,386 |
| 17 | Sukinda | 221 | 80,344 |
| 18 | Tomka | 175 | 45,810 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Badachana is the largest tehsil in jajapur district by area, while Binjharpur is the largest by population. Jakhapura is the smallest tehsil in jajapur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Badachana | Binjharpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Jakhapura | Jakhapura |
Population of Jajapur District
The population of Jajapur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Jajapur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,27,192 | 16,92,095 | 1,35,097 |
| Total Male Population | 9,26,034 | 8,56,539 | 69,495 |
| Total Female Population | 9,01,158 | 8,35,556 | 65,602 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,16,804 | 2,00,284 | 16,520 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,12,558 | 1,04,000 | 8,558 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,04,246 | 96,284 | 7,962 |
| Literate Population | 12,90,455 | 11,88,483 | 1,01,972 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,06,396 | 6,51,153 | 55,243 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,84,059 | 5,37,330 | 46,729 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,36,737 | 5,03,612 | 33,125 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,19,638 | 2,05,386 | 14,252 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,17,099 | 2,98,226 | 18,873 |
| Households | 4,07,851 | 3,78,645 | 29,206 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jajapur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jajapur district is 18,27,192, including 9,26,034 males and 9,01,158 females. In rural areas, it is 16,92,095, including 8,56,539 males and 8,35,556 females. In urban areas, it is 1,35,097, including 69,495 males and 65,602 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jajapur district is 2,16,804, including 1,12,558 boys and 1,04,246 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,00,284, including 1,04,000 boys and 96,284 girls. In urban areas, it is 16,520, including 8,558 boys and 7,962 girls.
- Literate population in Jajapur district is around 12,90,455, including 7,06,396 males and 5,84,059 females. In rural areas, it is 11,88,483, including 6,51,153 males and 5,37,330 females. In urban areas, it is 1,01,972, including 55,243 males and 46,729 females.
- Illiterate population in Jajapur district is about 5,36,737, including 2,19,638 males and 3,17,099 females. In rural areas, it is 5,03,612, including 2,05,386 males and 2,98,226 females. In urban areas, it is 33,125, including 14,252 males and 18,873 females.
- There are about 4,07,851 households in Jajapur district, including 3,78,645 in rural areas and 29,206 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jajapur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,33,387 | 4,15,652 | 17,735 |
| SC Male Population | 2,20,553 | 2,11,521 | 9,032 |
| SC Female Population | 2,12,834 | 2,04,131 | 8,703 |
| Total ST Population | 1,51,432 | 1,39,209 | 12,223 |
| ST Male Population | 76,048 | 69,976 | 6,072 |
| ST Female Population | 75,384 | 69,233 | 6,151 |
| Population Density | 630 / km² | 603 / km² | 1,470 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jajapur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jajapur district is approximately 4,33,387, including 2,20,553 males and 2,12,834 females. In rural areas, it is 4,15,652, including 2,11,521 males and 2,04,131 females. In urban areas, it is 17,735, including 9,032 males and 8,703 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jajapur district is about 1,51,432, including 76,048 males and 75,384 females. In rural areas, it is 1,39,209, including 69,976 males and 69,233 females. In urban areas, it is 12,223, including 6,072 males and 6,151 females.
- Overall population density of Jajapur district is around 630 people per km². Rural areas have about 603 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,470 people per km².