Damonjodi
Damonjodi is a Town and Tehsil in Koraput 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 Damonjodi Block (CD) is 03217. The total area of Damonjodi Tehsil is 60 km², which includes 34.53 km² of rural area and 25.08 km² of urban area. Damonjodi has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Damonjodi Tehsil
Damonjodi Tehsil has a total of 14 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 Damonjodi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amalabadi | Litiguda | Nabarangapur (16 km) |
| 2 | Ambagan | Litiguda | Nabarangapur (14 km) |
| 3 | Ariputraghati | Litiguda | Nabarangapur (17 km) |
| 4 | Bhejaput | Litiguda | Nabarangapur (20 km) |
| 5 | Cholar | Dumuripadar | Nabarangapur (17 km) |
| 6 | Damanjodi | Marichmal | Damonjodi |
| 7 | Dumuripadar | Dumuripadar | Nabarangapur (16 km) |
| 8 | Kandhaputraghati | Litiguda | Nabarangapur (21 km) |
| 9 | Karadiguda | Litiguda | Nabarangapur (16 km) |
| 10 | Keragam | Dumuripadar | Nabarangapur (30 km) |
| 11 | Khagodora | Dumuripadar | Nabarangapur (20 km) |
| 12 | Kurumuli | Mathalput | Damonjodi |
| 13 | Lachuani | Litiguda | Nabarangapur (13 km) |
| 14 | Marichamala | Marichmal | Nabarangapur (18 km) |
Population of Damonjodi Tehsil
The population profile of Damonjodi 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 Damonjodi 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 | 29,431 | 12,065 | 17,366 |
| Male Population | 14,948 | 5,943 | 9,005 |
| Female Population | 14,483 | 6,122 | 8,361 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,148 | 1,907 | 2,241 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,121 | 957 | 1,164 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,027 | 950 | 1,077 |
| Literate Population | 17,331 | 4,916 | 12,415 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,218 | 3,249 | 6,969 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,113 | 1,667 | 5,446 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,100 | 7,149 | 4,951 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,730 | 2,694 | 2,036 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,370 | 4,455 | 2,915 |
| Total Households | 7,952 | 3,193 | 4,759 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Damonjodi Tehsil is around 29,431 people. This includes 14,948 males and 14,483 females. Rural population is about 12,065 (5,943 males and 6,122 females), while urban population is nearly 17,366 (9,005 males and 8,361 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,148 of the population, with 2,121 boys and 2,027 girls. Rural areas have 1,907 children, and urban areas have about 2,241 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 17,331 literate people in Damonjodi Tehsil, including 10,218 literate males and 7,113 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,916 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,415 people.
- About 12,100 people in Damonjodi Tehsil are not literate, including 4,730 males and 7,370 females. Rural areas include 7,149 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,951 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,952 households, with 3,193 in villages and 4,759 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Damonjodi 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 | 4,165 | 908 | 3,257 |
| SC Male Population | 2,078 | 438 | 1,640 |
| SC Female Population | 2,087 | 470 | 1,617 |
| Total ST Population | 9,036 | 6,417 | 2,619 |
| ST Male Population | 4,460 | 3,124 | 1,336 |
| ST Female Population | 4,576 | 3,293 | 1,283 |
| Population Density | 494 / km² | 349 / km² | 692 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Damonjodi Tehsil is approximately 4,165 people, including 2,078 males and 2,087 females. Around 908 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,257 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Damonjodi Tehsil is about 9,036 people, including 4,460 males and 4,576 females. Around 6,417 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,619 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 494 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 349 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 692 people per sq. km.