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