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, the sub-district code of Brajarajnagar Block (CD) is 02775. The total area of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 114 km², which includes 112.23 km² of rural area and 2.14 km² of urban area. Brajarajnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 963 females per 1,000 males.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is around 26,484 people. This includes 13,489 males and 12,995 females. Rural population is about 22,180 (11,220 males and 10,960 females), while urban population is nearly 4,304 (2,269 males and 2,035 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 2,892 of the population, with 1,458 boys and 1,434 girls. Rural areas have 2,461 children, and urban areas have about 431 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 17,606 literate people in Brajarajnagar Tehsil, including 9,847 literate males and 7,759 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 14,364 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,242 people.
- About 8,878 people in Brajarajnagar Tehsil are not literate, including 3,642 males and 5,236 females. Rural areas include 7,816 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,062 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 6,333 households, with 5,360 in villages and 973 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Brajarajnagar 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Brajarajnagar Tehsil is approximately 5,525 people, including 2,783 males and 2,742 females. Around 4,442 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,083 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Brajarajnagar Tehsil is about 8,378 people, including 4,193 males and 4,185 females. Around 7,777 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 601 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 232 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 198 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,011 people per sq. km.