Brajarajnagar
Brajarajnagar is a Town and Tehsil in Jharsuguda 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 information the sub-district code of Brajarajnagar Block (CD) is 02775. Total area of brajarajnagar tehsil is 114 km² including 112.23 km² rural area and 2.14 km² urban area. Brajarajnagar tehsil has a population of 26,484 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,304 while rural population is 22,180. Brajarajnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 963 females for every 1,000 males. Brajarajnagar tehsil has a population density of 231.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,333 houses in the sub-district, including 973 urban houses and 5,360 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.48% population of brajarajnagar tehsil is literate, out of which 73.00% males and 59.71% females are literate.
List of Villages in Brajarajnagar Tehsil
Brajarajnagar Tehsil has a total of 32 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 Brajarajnagar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ainlapali | Kudopali | Jharsuguda (20 km) |
2 | Amdarha | Rajpur | Jharsuguda (20 km) |
3 | Badjob | Gourmal | Jharsuguda (27 km) |
4 | Baghiaberna | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
5 | Baghrachaka | Rajpur | Jharsuguda (15 km) |
6 | Balangibahal | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (26 km) |
7 | Baliput | Kudopali | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
8 | Barpali | Chandinimal | Jharsuguda (27 km) |
9 | Beleidhuda | Rajpur | Jharsuguda (15 km) |
10 | Bhoimunda | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (25 km) |
11 | Bundia | Kudopali | Brajarajnagar |
12 | Chandnimal | Chandinimal | Jharsuguda (24 km) |
13 | Charbhati | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
14 | Chelkuthi | Gourmal | Jharsuguda (23 km) |
15 | Chichinda | Chandinimal | Jharsuguda (28 km) |
16 | Deogaon | Rajpur | Jharsuguda (23 km) |
17 | Ghusuramunda | Chandinimal | Jharsuguda (27 km) |
18 | Gourmal | Gourmal | Brajarajnagar (10 km) |
19 | Kandakuda | Chandinimal | Jharsuguda (29 km) |
20 | Katapali | Rajpur | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
21 | Kechhobahal | Chandinimal | Jharsuguda (26 km) |
22 | Koilaga | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
23 | Kudopali | Kudopali | Jharsuguda (19 km) |
24 | Loising | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
25 | Madhupur | Gourmal | Jharsuguda (33 km) |
26 | Naikdihi | Gourmal | Jharsuguda (27 km) |
27 | Niktimal | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
28 | Nuamunda | Gourmal | Jharsuguda (32 km) |
29 | Rajpur | Rajpur | Jharsuguda (22 km) |
30 | Rankata | Gourmal | Brajarajnagar (16 km) |
31 | Tharkaspur | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (24 km) |
32 | Tileimal | Loisingh | Jharsuguda (25 km) |
Population of Brajarajnagar Tehsil
The population profile of Brajarajnagar 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 Brajarajnagar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 26,484 | 22,180 | 4,304 |
Male Population | 13,489 | 11,220 | 2,269 |
Female Population | 12,995 | 10,960 | 2,035 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,892 | 2,461 | 431 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,458 | 1,224 | 234 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,434 | 1,237 | 197 |
Literate Population | 17,606 | 14,364 | 3,242 |
Literate Male Population | 9,847 | 8,010 | 1,837 |
Literate Female Population | 7,759 | 6,354 | 1,405 |
Illiterate Population | 8,878 | 7,816 | 1,062 |
Illiterate Male Population | 3,642 | 3,210 | 432 |
Illiterate Female Population | 5,236 | 4,606 | 630 |
Total Households | 6,333 | 5,360 | 973 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Brajarajnagar Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 5,525 | 4,442 | 1,083 |
SC Male Population | 2,783 | 2,220 | 563 |
SC Female Population | 2,742 | 2,222 | 520 |
Total ST Population | 8,378 | 7,777 | 601 |
ST Male Population | 4,193 | 3,899 | 294 |
ST Female Population | 4,185 | 3,878 | 307 |
Population Density | 232 / km² | 198 / km² | 2,011 / km² |