Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda 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 Jharsuguda Block (CD) is 02776. The total area of Jharsuguda Tehsil is 143 km², which includes 72.05 km² of rural area and 70.47 km² of urban area. Jharsuguda has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jharsuguda Tehsil
Jharsuguda Tehsil has a total of 16 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 Jharsuguda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beherapat | H Katapalli | Jharsuguda (4 km) |
| 2 | Budhipadar | Marakuta | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 3 | Dalki | Dalki | Jharsuguda (7 km) |
| 4 | Durlaga | Durlaga | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 5 | Hansamurakatapali | H Katapalli | Jharsuguda (6 km) |
| 6 | Jamera | Jamera | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 7 | Jamuapali | Jamera | Jharsuguda (10 km) |
| 8 | Kumudapali | Dalki | Jharsuguda (6 km) |
| 9 | Lahandabud | H Katapalli | Jharsuguda (7 km) |
| 10 | Marakuta | Marakuta | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 11 | Purna | Dalki | Jharsuguda (4 km) |
| 12 | Saletikra | Durlaga | Jharsuguda (6 km) |
| 13 | Singhabaga | Jamera | Jharsuguda (8 km) |
| 14 | Talmal | Durlaga | Jharsuguda (10 km) |
| 15 | Talpatia | Talapatia | Jharsuguda (12 km) |
| 16 | Tangarpali | Talapatia | Jharsuguda (13 km) |
Population of Jharsuguda Tehsil
The population profile of Jharsuguda 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 Jharsuguda 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 | 1,22,817 | 25,087 | 97,730 |
| Male Population | 63,634 | 12,702 | 50,932 |
| Female Population | 59,183 | 12,385 | 46,798 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,883 | 2,809 | 12,074 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,711 | 1,457 | 6,254 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,172 | 1,352 | 5,820 |
| Literate Population | 90,379 | 17,647 | 72,732 |
| Literate Male Population | 50,334 | 9,863 | 40,471 |
| Literate Female Population | 40,045 | 7,784 | 32,261 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,438 | 7,440 | 24,998 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,300 | 2,839 | 10,461 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,138 | 4,601 | 14,537 |
| Total Households | 28,003 | 6,087 | 21,916 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Jharsuguda Tehsil is around 1,22,817 people. This includes 63,634 males and 59,183 females. Rural population is about 25,087 (12,702 males and 12,385 females), while urban population is nearly 97,730 (50,932 males and 46,798 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,883 of the population, with 7,711 boys and 7,172 girls. Rural areas have 2,809 children, and urban areas have about 12,074 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 90,379 literate people in Jharsuguda Tehsil, including 50,334 literate males and 40,045 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 17,647 individuals and urban literacy covers around 72,732 people.
- About 32,438 people in Jharsuguda Tehsil are not literate, including 13,300 males and 19,138 females. Rural areas include 7,440 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 24,998 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 28,003 households, with 6,087 in villages and 21,916 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jharsuguda 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 | 20,034 | 6,164 | 13,870 |
| SC Male Population | 10,112 | 3,083 | 7,029 |
| SC Female Population | 9,922 | 3,081 | 6,841 |
| Total ST Population | 25,199 | 8,251 | 16,948 |
| ST Male Population | 12,519 | 4,118 | 8,401 |
| ST Female Population | 12,680 | 4,133 | 8,547 |
| Population Density | 862 / km² | 348 / km² | 1,387 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jharsuguda Tehsil is approximately 20,034 people, including 10,112 males and 9,922 females. Around 6,164 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,870 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jharsuguda Tehsil is about 25,199 people, including 12,519 males and 12,680 females. Around 8,251 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 16,948 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 862 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 348 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,387 people per sq. km.