Jakhapura
Jakhapura 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 Jakhapura Block (CD) is 02973. The total area of Jakhapura Tehsil is 49 km². Jakhapura has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jakhapura Tehsil
Jakhapura Tehsil has a total of 13 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 Jakhapura Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badasulidiha | Pankapal | Jajapur (15 km) |
| 2 | Balunga Bandi | Jakhapura | Jajapur (8 km) |
| 3 | Dasamania | Mantira | Jajapur (14 km) |
| 4 | Digambarpur | Pankapal | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 5 | Jakha Pura | Jakhapura | Jajapur (10 km) |
| 6 | Kacheri Gan | Chandia | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 7 | Manatira | Mantira | Jajapur (12 km) |
| 8 | Mangal Pur | N/A | Jajapur (7 km) |
| 9 | Manohar Pur | Pankapal | Jajapur (18 km) |
| 10 | Nilamanidei Pursasan | Pankapal | Jajapur (15 km) |
| 11 | Pankapal | Pankapal | Jajapur (20 km) |
| 12 | Rabana | Mantira | Jajapur (14 km) |
| 13 | Sata Bainsia | N/A | Jajapur (9 km) |
Population of Jakhapura Tehsil
The population profile of Jakhapura 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 Jakhapura 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 | 17,424 | 17,424 | N/A |
| Male Population | 8,799 | 8,799 | N/A |
| Female Population | 8,625 | 8,625 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,308 | 2,308 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,155 | 1,155 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,153 | 1,153 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 11,872 | 11,872 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 6,604 | 6,604 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 5,268 | 5,268 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 5,552 | 5,552 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,195 | 2,195 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,357 | 3,357 | N/A |
| Total Households | 3,745 | 3,745 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 17,424 people. Includes nearly 8,799 males and 8,625 females. Rural population is about 17,424 people.
- There are around 2,308 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,155 boys and 1,153 girls.
- Literate population is about 11,872 people. Non-literate population is around 5,552 people.
- There are nearly 3,745 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jakhapura 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 | 3,992 | 3,992 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,991 | 1,991 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,001 | 2,001 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 2,675 | 2,675 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,330 | 1,330 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,345 | 1,345 | N/A |
| Population Density | 358 / km² | 358 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jakhapura Tehsil is approximately 3,992 people, including 1,991 males and 2,001 females. Around 3,992 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jakhapura Tehsil is about 2,675 people, including 1,330 males and 1,345 females. Around 2,675 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 358 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 358 people per sq. km.