Jajapur Road
Jajapur Road is a Town and Tehsil in Jajapur 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 Jajapur Road Block (CD) is 02974. The total area of Jajapur Road Tehsil is 110 km², which includes 67.14 km² of rural area and 42.78 km² of urban area. Jajapur Road has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jajapur Road Tehsil
Jajapur Road Tehsil has a total of 46 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 Jajapur Road Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badaputuli | Dhaneswar | Jajapur Road |
| 2 | Balia Pasi | Laxminagar | Jajapur (38 km) |
| 3 | Barighodha | Ranipada | Jajapur (9 km) |
| 4 | Bhiki Pur | Laxminagar | Jajapur (38 km) |
| 5 | Brahmangan | Khapuriapada | Jajapur (7 km) |
| 6 | Chakua | Khapuriapada | Jajapur (15 km) |
| 7 | Chhatra Kana | Kumbhiragadia | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 8 | Dania Bar | Rachhipur | Jajapur (5 km) |
| 9 | Dhapanki | Dhuligarh | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 10 | Dhuligarh | Dhuligarh | Jajapur (7 km) |
| 11 | Educational Area | N/A | Jajapur Road |
| 12 | Gahira Patuli | Ranipada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 13 | Galiachhanda | Ranipada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 14 | Godigotha | Ollala | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 15 | Gotutha | Khapuriapada | Jajapur (8 km) |
| 16 | Hetagadia | Kumbhiragadia | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 17 | Jagadiha | Kumbhiragadia | Jajapur (13 km) |
| 18 | Jalaka | Khapuriapada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 19 | Jokadia | Pahanga | Jajapur (38 km) |
| 20 | Kaliapal | Ranipada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 21 | Kankadajhar | Ranipada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 22 | Kantipur | Ollala | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 23 | Khaira Dihi | Trijanga | Jajapur (6 km) |
| 24 | Khapuria Pada | Khapuriapada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 25 | Krushnanagar Patna | Laxminagar | Jajapur (38 km) |
| 26 | Krushnnagar | Laxminagar | Jajapur (38 km) |
| 27 | Kumbhirigadia | Kumbhiragadia | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 28 | Labanga | N/A | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 29 | Laxmi Nagar | Laxminagar | Jajapur (38 km) |
| 30 | Mangobindapur | Dhuligarh | Jajapur (8 km) |
| 31 | Marihapur | N/A | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 32 | Marutikar | Kumbhiragadia | Jajapur (7 km) |
| 33 | Mulasar | Ranipada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 34 | Nandakishore Pur | Ranipada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 35 | Nuagan | Trijanga | Jajapur (7 km) |
| 36 | Ollala | Ollala | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 37 | Pahanga | Pahanga | Jajapur (39 km) |
| 38 | Rachhi Pur | Rachhipur | Jajapur (7 km) |
| 39 | Radhanagar | Laxminagar | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 40 | Rampilo | Ollala | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 41 | Ranipada | Ranipada | Jajapur (8 km) |
| 42 | Rautra Pur | Pahanga | Jajapur (38 km) |
| 43 | Sanputuli | Dhaneswar | Jajapur Road |
| 44 | Solagadia | Rachhipur | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 45 | Sorisapata | Khapuriapada | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 46 | Tara Pur | Laxminagar | Jajapur (36 km) |
Population of Jajapur Road Tehsil
The population profile of Jajapur Road 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 Jajapur Road 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 | 98,293 | 41,347 | 56,946 |
| Male Population | 50,676 | 21,178 | 29,498 |
| Female Population | 47,617 | 20,169 | 27,448 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,685 | 5,382 | 7,303 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,759 | 2,899 | 3,860 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,926 | 2,483 | 3,443 |
| Literate Population | 71,354 | 28,235 | 43,119 |
| Literate Male Population | 39,036 | 15,683 | 23,353 |
| Literate Female Population | 32,318 | 12,552 | 19,766 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,939 | 13,112 | 13,827 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,640 | 5,495 | 6,145 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,299 | 7,617 | 7,682 |
| Total Households | 21,133 | 8,862 | 12,271 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Jajapur Road Tehsil is around 98,293 people. This includes 50,676 males and 47,617 females. Rural population is about 41,347 (21,178 males and 20,169 females), while urban population is nearly 56,946 (29,498 males and 27,448 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,685 of the population, with 6,759 boys and 5,926 girls. Rural areas have 5,382 children, and urban areas have about 7,303 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 71,354 literate people in Jajapur Road Tehsil, including 39,036 literate males and 32,318 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 28,235 individuals and urban literacy covers around 43,119 people.
- About 26,939 people in Jajapur Road Tehsil are not literate, including 11,640 males and 15,299 females. Rural areas include 13,112 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,827 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 21,133 households, with 8,862 in villages and 12,271 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jajapur Road 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 | 22,451 | 14,281 | 8,170 |
| SC Male Population | 11,393 | 7,283 | 4,110 |
| SC Female Population | 11,058 | 6,998 | 4,060 |
| Total ST Population | 10,222 | 3,793 | 6,429 |
| ST Male Population | 5,088 | 1,893 | 3,195 |
| ST Female Population | 5,134 | 1,900 | 3,234 |
| Population Density | 894 / km² | 616 / km² | 1,331 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jajapur Road Tehsil is approximately 22,451 people, including 11,393 males and 11,058 females. Around 14,281 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,170 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jajapur Road Tehsil is about 10,222 people, including 5,088 males and 5,134 females. Around 3,793 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,429 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 894 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 616 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,331 people per sq. km.