Tomka
Tomka 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 Tomka Block (CD) is 02970. The total area of Tomka Tehsil is 175 km². Tomka has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tomka Tehsil
Tomka Tehsil has a total of 49 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 Tomka Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alekhapur | Gobardhanpur | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 2 | Amora | N/A | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 3 | Badabil | Uchabali | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 4 | Bangarakota | Barundei | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 5 | Champajhar | Kiajhar | Jajapur (37 km) |
| 6 | Chitri | Chitri | Jajapur (33 km) |
| 7 | Dahanigadia | Bangarkota | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 8 | Dankarisahi | Deulakana | Jajapur (33 km) |
| 9 | Deulakan | Deulakana | Jajapur (32 km) |
| 10 | Dhabahali | Gobardhanpur | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 11 | Dhodagadia | Bangarkota | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 12 | Dianpal | Bangarkota | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 13 | Fulajhar | Gobardhanpur | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 14 | Gobardhanpur | Gobardhanpur | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 15 | Gopapur | Gobardhanpur | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 16 | Gouda Bahali | Uchabali | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 17 | Harikansa | Ostapal | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 18 | Jadikhaman | Nachhipura | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 19 | Janara | Gobardhanpur | Jajapur (35 km) |
| 20 | Janindapal | Kiajhar | Jajapur (37 km) |
| 21 | Jemadeipursasan | Gobardhanpur | Jajapur (32 km) |
| 22 | Kabitra Suryamanideipursasan | Nachhipura | Jajapur (36 km) |
| 23 | Karadapal | Uchabali | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 24 | Kharadabandi | Nachhipura | Jajapur (36 km) |
| 25 | Kharadamali | Bangarkota | Jajapur (30 km) |
| 26 | Kumbhanagara | Uchabali | Jajapur (27 km) |
| 27 | Majhipal | Ostapal | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 28 | Manapur | Gobardhanpur | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 29 | Mantiri | Ostapal | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 30 | Nachhipura | Nachhipura | Jajapur (38 km) |
| 31 | Nayabagapatia | Deulakana | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 32 | Nipania | Ostapal | Jajapur (39 km) |
| 33 | Noharani Pokhari | Bangarkota | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 34 | Nukhiripal | Ostapal | Jajapur (36 km) |
| 35 | Ostapal | Ostapal | Jajapur (33 km) |
| 36 | Paikalibagapatia | Ostapal | Jajapur (32 km) |
| 37 | Panubahali | Kiajhar | Jajapur (37 km) |
| 38 | Patabali | Deulakana | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 39 | Patharabandha | Deulakana | Jajapur (28 km) |
| 40 | Sainkula | Ostapal | Jajapur (34 km) |
| 41 | Santaragadia | Uchabali | Jajapur (26 km) |
| 42 | Sobara | Ostapal | Jajapur (33 km) |
| 43 | Tarailo | Uchabali | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 44 | Telibedha | Bangarkota | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 45 | Tolkani | Chitri | Jajapur (32 km) |
| 46 | Tomka Forest Block | Kiajhar | Jajapur (32 km) |
| 47 | Tungei Suni | Kiajhar | Jajapur (37 km) |
| 48 | Tura | Uchabali | Jajapur (25 km) |
| 49 | Uchabali | Uchabali | Jajapur (34 km) |
Population of Tomka Tehsil
The population profile of Tomka 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 Tomka 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 | 45,810 | 45,810 | N/A |
| Male Population | 23,432 | 23,432 | N/A |
| Female Population | 22,378 | 22,378 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,537 | 6,537 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,366 | 3,366 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,171 | 3,171 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 26,086 | 26,086 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,195 | 15,195 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,891 | 10,891 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 19,724 | 19,724 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,237 | 8,237 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,487 | 11,487 | N/A |
| Total Households | 10,069 | 10,069 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 45,810 people. Includes nearly 23,432 males and 22,378 females. Rural population is about 45,810 people.
- There are around 6,537 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,366 boys and 3,171 girls.
- Literate population is about 26,086 people. Non-literate population is around 19,724 people.
- There are nearly 10,069 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tomka 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 | 6,494 | 6,494 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,328 | 3,328 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,166 | 3,166 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 16,396 | 16,396 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 8,286 | 8,286 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,110 | 8,110 | N/A |
| Population Density | 263 / km² | 263 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tomka Tehsil is approximately 6,494 people, including 3,328 males and 3,166 females. Around 6,494 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tomka Tehsil is about 16,396 people, including 8,286 males and 8,110 females. Around 16,396 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 263 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 263 people per sq. km.