Joda
Joda is a Town and Tehsil in Kendujhar 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 Joda Block (CD) is 02837. The total area of Joda Tehsil is 139 km², which includes 113.04 km² of rural area and 26.42 km² of urban area. Joda has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Joda Tehsil
Joda Tehsil has a total of 34 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 Joda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anseikala | Anseikala | Joda (14 km) |
| 2 | Badahundala | Kandara | Joda (9 km) |
| 3 | Beleipada | Birikala | Joda (6 km) |
| 4 | Bhagalapur | Birikala | Joda (8 km) |
| 5 | Bhanga | Badakalimati | Kendujhar (56 km) |
| 6 | Birikala | Birikala | Joda (8 km) |
| 7 | Daduan | Birikala | Joda (11 km) |
| 8 | Damapura | Kandara | Joda (15 km) |
| 9 | Deojhar | Deojhar | Joda (10 km) |
| 10 | Gobaradhanpur | Deojhar | Joda (8 km) |
| 11 | Gobindapur | Birikala | Joda (8 km) |
| 12 | Gurudacamp | Malda | Joda (33 km) |
| 13 | Jamukundia | Anseikala | Joda (15 km) |
| 14 | Jugudidara | Kandara | Joda (15 km) |
| 15 | Kanapur | Kandara | Joda (16 km) |
| 16 | Kandara | Kandara | Joda (10 km) |
| 17 | Khanda | Jalahari | Kendujhar (56 km) |
| 18 | Kitabeda | Deojhar | Joda (10 km) |
| 19 | Kudapi | Kutariposi | Barbil (28 km) |
| 20 | Kulumu | Deojhar | Joda (14 km) |
| 21 | Kutaripasi | Kutariposi | Joda (20 km) |
| 22 | Lahanda | Birikala | Joda (3 km) |
| 23 | Mahadebanasa | Deojhar | Joda (12 km) |
| 24 | Mutuda | Birikala | Joda (3 km) |
| 25 | Narayanpur | Anseikala | Joda (17 km) |
| 26 | Nayakrushanapur | Kutariposi | Joda (18 km) |
| 27 | Panchananpur | Anseikala | Joda (16 km) |
| 28 | Purunakrushnapur | Anseikala | Joda (10 km) |
| 29 | Purusottampur | Kutariposi | Joda (18 km) |
| 30 | Putugaon | Anseikala | Joda (15 km) |
| 31 | Sanabadabila | Anseikala | Joda (15 km) |
| 32 | Sanahundala | Nischintpur | Joda (13 km) |
| 33 | Sialijoda | Deojhar | Joda (8 km) |
| 34 | Tilapur | Bolani | Joda (20 km) |
Population of Joda Tehsil
The population profile of Joda 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 Joda 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 | 72,698 | 26,067 | 46,631 |
| Male Population | 37,099 | 13,148 | 23,951 |
| Female Population | 35,599 | 12,919 | 22,680 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,917 | 4,657 | 7,260 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,016 | 2,316 | 3,700 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,901 | 2,341 | 3,560 |
| Literate Population | 40,420 | 12,011 | 28,409 |
| Literate Male Population | 23,879 | 7,493 | 16,386 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,541 | 4,518 | 12,023 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,278 | 14,056 | 18,222 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,220 | 5,655 | 7,565 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,058 | 8,401 | 10,657 |
| Total Households | 16,373 | 5,730 | 10,643 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Joda Tehsil is around 72,698 people. This includes 37,099 males and 35,599 females. Rural population is about 26,067 (13,148 males and 12,919 females), while urban population is nearly 46,631 (23,951 males and 22,680 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,917 of the population, with 6,016 boys and 5,901 girls. Rural areas have 4,657 children, and urban areas have about 7,260 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 40,420 literate people in Joda Tehsil, including 23,879 literate males and 16,541 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 12,011 individuals and urban literacy covers around 28,409 people.
- About 32,278 people in Joda Tehsil are not literate, including 13,220 males and 19,058 females. Rural areas include 14,056 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,222 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,373 households, with 5,730 in villages and 10,643 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Joda 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 | 9,230 | 1,148 | 8,082 |
| SC Male Population | 4,543 | 579 | 3,964 |
| SC Female Population | 4,687 | 569 | 4,118 |
| Total ST Population | 29,078 | 16,174 | 12,904 |
| ST Male Population | 14,499 | 8,138 | 6,361 |
| ST Female Population | 14,579 | 8,036 | 6,543 |
| Population Density | 521 / km² | 231 / km² | 1,765 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Joda Tehsil is approximately 9,230 people, including 4,543 males and 4,687 females. Around 1,148 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,082 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Joda Tehsil is about 29,078 people, including 14,499 males and 14,579 females. Around 16,174 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 12,904 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 521 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 231 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,765 people per sq. km.