Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Jharsuguda district is 2,114 km², which includes 1,955.41 km² of rural area and 158.59 km² of urban area. There are about 347 villages in Jharsuguda district.
For administrative convenience, Jharsuguda 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.
Laikera is the largest tehsil in jharsuguda district covering area of 637.14 km² while Orient is the smallest tehsil in jharsuguda district covering area of 47.20 km². Jharsuguda is the most populous whereas Brajarajnagar is the least populous tehsil in jharsuguda district. There are 10 tehsils in Jharsuguda district. Here is the list of all Jharsuguda Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jharsuguda District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badmal | 84 | 27,566 |
| 2 | Banaharapali | 220 | 44,039 |
| 3 | Belpahar | 56 | 42,637 |
| 4 | Brajarajnagar | 114 | 26,484 |
| 5 | Jharsuguda | 143 | 1,22,817 |
| 6 | Kolabira | 133 | 41,735 |
| 7 | Laikera | 637 | 99,157 |
| 8 | Lakhanpur | 368 | 34,228 |
| 9 | Orient | 47 | 80,706 |
| 10 | Rengali | 310 | 60,136 |
Population of Jharsuguda District
The population of Jharsuguda 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 Jharsuguda, 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 | 5,79,505 | 3,48,340 | 2,31,165 |
| Total Male Population | 2,96,690 | 1,76,162 | 1,20,528 |
| Total Female Population | 2,82,815 | 1,72,178 | 1,10,637 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64,794 | 37,295 | 27,499 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,341 | 19,023 | 14,318 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,453 | 18,272 | 13,181 |
| Literate Population | 4,05,879 | 2,34,962 | 1,70,917 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,28,092 | 1,32,448 | 95,644 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,77,787 | 1,02,514 | 75,273 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,73,626 | 1,13,378 | 60,248 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 68,598 | 43,714 | 24,884 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,05,028 | 69,664 | 35,364 |
| Households | 1,36,061 | 84,287 | 51,774 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jharsuguda district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jharsuguda district is 5,79,505, including 2,96,690 males and 2,82,815 females. In rural areas, it is 3,48,340, including 1,76,162 males and 1,72,178 females. In urban areas, it is 2,31,165, including 1,20,528 males and 1,10,637 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jharsuguda district is 64,794, including 33,341 boys and 31,453 girls. In rural areas, it is 37,295, including 19,023 boys and 18,272 girls. In urban areas, it is 27,499, including 14,318 boys and 13,181 girls.
- Literate population in Jharsuguda district is around 4,05,879, including 2,28,092 males and 1,77,787 females. In rural areas, it is 2,34,962, including 1,32,448 males and 1,02,514 females. In urban areas, it is 1,70,917, including 95,644 males and 75,273 females.
- Illiterate population in Jharsuguda district is about 1,73,626, including 68,598 males and 1,05,028 females. In rural areas, it is 1,13,378, including 43,714 males and 69,664 females. In urban areas, it is 60,248, including 24,884 males and 35,364 females.
- There are about 1,36,061 households in Jharsuguda district, including 84,287 in rural areas and 51,774 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jharsuguda. 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 | 1,04,620 | 68,740 | 35,880 |
| SC Male Population | 52,580 | 34,397 | 18,183 |
| SC Female Population | 52,040 | 34,343 | 17,697 |
| Total ST Population | 1,76,758 | 1,40,117 | 36,641 |
| ST Male Population | 88,273 | 69,951 | 18,322 |
| ST Female Population | 88,485 | 70,166 | 18,319 |
| Population Density | 274 / km² | 178 / km² | 1,458 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jharsuguda district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jharsuguda district is approximately 1,04,620, including 52,580 males and 52,040 females. In rural areas, it is 68,740, including 34,397 males and 34,343 females. In urban areas, it is 35,880, including 18,183 males and 17,697 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jharsuguda district is about 1,76,758, including 88,273 males and 88,485 females. In rural areas, it is 1,40,117, including 69,951 males and 70,166 females. In urban areas, it is 36,641, including 18,322 males and 18,319 females.
- Overall population density of Jharsuguda district is around 274 people per km². Rural areas have about 178 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,458 people per km².