Jodamba

Jodamba is a Town and Tehsil in Malkangiri 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 Jodamba Block (CD) is 03225. The total area of Jodamba Tehsil is 338 km². Jodamba has a sex ratio of approximately 1025 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jodamba Tehsil

Jodamba Tehsil has a total of 83 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 Jodamba Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Andirapali Andrapalli Balimela (12 km)
2Aralipada Andrapalli Balimela (9 km)
3Arapadar Andrapalli Balimela (9 km)
4Bachilipadar Andrapalli Balimela (7 km)
5Badtalpadar Badapadar Balimela (25 km)
6Bandoguda Jodamba Balimela (30 km)
7Bejingi Panasput Balimela (15 km)
8Bhajaguda Andrapalli Balimela (7 km)
9Bhitardarlabeda Jodamba Balimela (20 km)
10Bihanagudi Jodamba Balimela (10 km)
11Dabuguda Andrapalli Balimela (25 km)
12Damagad Panasput Balimela (11 km)
13Dangarpadar Panasput Balimela (11 km)
14Daraguda Doraguda Balimela (14 km)
15Darlabeda Jodamba Balimela (12 km)
16Dhakadpadar Andrapalli Balimela (12 km)
17Doliamba Jodamba Balimela (32 km)
18Elampanka Jodamba Balimela (22 km)
19Gajalgumi Jodamba Balimela (32 km)
20Gajalmamudi Jodamba Balimela (25 km)
21Gaudaput Badapada Balimela (22 km)
22Ghanabeda Panasput Balimela (16 km)
23Ghusumpadar Andrapalli Balimela (8 km)
24Goilikhari Panasput Balimela (14 km)
25Gopinathguda Jodamba Balimela (12 km)
26Gorasethu Panasput Balimela (12 km)
27Handikhal Panasput Balimela (11 km)
28Hanjariaguda Nakamamudi Malkangiri (57 km)
29Jajpalama Ralegada Balimela (23 km)
30Jampurulu Jodamba Balimela (11 km)
31Jamuguda Panasput Balimela (11 km)
32Jantri Andrapalli Balimela (7 km)
33Janturai Jodamba Balimela (20 km)
34Jodamba Jodamba Balimela (25 km)
35Kadaput Badapadar Balimela (29 km)
36Karenjaguda Nakamamudi Balimela (11 km)
37Khajuriguda Nakamamudi Balimela (12 km)
38Kharimala Badapada Balimela (28 km)
39Kodalibandha Andrapalli Balimela (18 km)
40Kodigandhi Andrapalli Balimela (8 km)
41Kumbhipatiaguda Jodamba Balimela (21 km)
42Kumudaguda Panasput Balimela (9 km)
43Kunturpader Jodamba Balimela (10 km)
44Kusumaput Panasput Balimela (8 km)
45Kusumput Panasput Balimela (15 km)
46Kutunipadar Jodamba Balimela (18 km)
47Ladiguda Jodamba Balimela (12 km)
48Malaput Panasput Balimela (12 km)
49Mariveda Andrapalli Balimela (7 km)
50Matikhala Jodamba Balimela (16 km)
51Mukudupali Panasput Balimela (11 km)
52Mundiguma Panasput Balimela (10 km)
53Nanamanjari Andrapalli Balimela (11 km)
54Nilaram Nakamamudi Balimela (28 km)
55Nuaguda Jodamba Balimela (21 km)
56Palasapader Nakamamudi Balimela (10 km)
57Panapader Jodamba Balimela (11 km)
58Panasgandhi Jodamba Balimela (15 km)
59Panaspadar Jodamba Balimela (25 km)
60Panasput Panasput Balimela (11 km)
61Podakhala Nakamamudi Balimela (12 km)
62Ramaguda Papermetla Balimela (7 km)
63Ranginiguda Panasput Balimela (12 km)
64Sadaram Andrapalli Balimela (7 km)
65Salganput Panasput Balimela (12 km)
66Santalepader Nakamamudi Balimela (35 km)
67Sanyasiguda Andrapalli Balimela (12 km)
68Similipader Jodamba Balimela (14 km)
69Sindiput Panasput Balimela (15 km)
70Singoi Panasput Balimela (10 km)
71Sitagandhi Jodamba Balimela (26 km)
72Sutugandhi Jodamba Balimela (27 km)
73Tabalaguda Panasput Balimela (7 km)
74Taber Andrapalli Balimela (12 km)
75Tankuguda Panasput Balimela (10 km)
76Tarabeda Jodamba Balimela (15 km)
77Tentapali Panasput Malkangiri (59 km)
78Tentulipader Andrapalli Balimela (8 km)
79Tikarpada Jodamba Balimela (8 km)
80Tikarpoda Andrapalli Balimela (8 km)
81Totaguda Papermetla Balimela (35 km)
82Tumulumamudi Jodamba Balimela (20 km)
83Tutugumi Panasput Balimela (8 km)

Population of Jodamba Tehsil

The population profile of Jodamba 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 Jodamba 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 14,669 14,669 N/A
Male Population 7,241 7,241 N/A
Female Population 7,428 7,428 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,026 3,026 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,555 1,555 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,471 1,471 N/A
Literate Population 3,790 3,790 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,506 2,506 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,284 1,284 N/A
Illiterate Population 10,879 10,879 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 4,735 4,735 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 6,144 6,144 N/A
Total Households 3,202 3,202 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 14,669 people. Includes nearly 7,241 males and 7,428 females. Rural population is about 14,669 people.
  • There are around 3,026 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,555 boys and 1,471 girls.
  • Literate population is about 3,790 people. Non-literate population is around 10,879 people.
  • There are nearly 3,202 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jodamba 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 472 472 N/A
SC Male Population 235 235 N/A
SC Female Population 237 237 N/A
Total ST Population 11,357 11,357 N/A
ST Male Population 5,517 5,517 N/A
ST Female Population 5,840 5,840 N/A
Population Density 43 / km² 43 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jodamba Tehsil is approximately 472 people, including 235 males and 237 females. Around 472 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jodamba Tehsil is about 11,357 people, including 5,517 males and 5,840 females. Around 11,357 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 43 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 43 people per sq. km.