Jamda
Jamda is a Town and Tehsil in Mayurbhanj 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 Jamda Block (CD) is 02860. The total area of Jamda Tehsil is 215 km². Jamda has a sex ratio of approximately 1077 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jamda Tehsil
Jamda Tehsil has a total of 65 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 Jamda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amalabeda | Tendra | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 2 | Badakuleibira | Pasna | Rairangpur (22 km) |
| 3 | Badamtalia | Talagaon | Rairangpur (17 km) |
| 4 | Badasiha | Tarana | Rairangpur (28 km) |
| 5 | Badedihi | Hensda | Rairangpur (17 km) |
| 6 | Baghia | Jamda | Rairangpur (14 km) |
| 7 | Bamod | Jarkani | Rairangpur (27 km) |
| 8 | Bandaduma | Pasna | Rairangpur (17 km) |
| 9 | Barudihi | Jarkani | Rairangpur (26 km) |
| 10 | Basantapur | Hensda | Rairangpur (22 km) |
| 11 | Belposi | Jamda | Rairangpur (17 km) |
| 12 | Bhadusahi | Tarana | Rairangpur (25 km) |
| 13 | Bhagabeda | Pasna | Rairangpur (24 km) |
| 14 | Bitadihi | Pasna | Rairangpur (26 km) |
| 15 | Budamara | Pasna | Rairangpur (26 km) |
| 16 | Chandikhaman | Hensda | Rairangpur (27 km) |
| 17 | Chitritangar | Hensda | Rairangpur (25 km) |
| 18 | Daunda | Jarkani | Rairangpur (26 km) |
| 19 | Deukundi | Tendra | Rairangpur (21 km) |
| 20 | Dhalpur | Hensda | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 21 | Dighi | Jarkani | Rairangpur (24 km) |
| 22 | Dighiabeda | Tarana | Rairangpur (27 km) |
| 23 | Dumadihi | Talagaon | Rairangpur (14 km) |
| 24 | Dumuria | Pasna | Rairangpur (23 km) |
| 25 | Ghumal | Pasna | Rairangpur (25 km) |
| 26 | Giria | Tarana | Rairangpur (30 km) |
| 27 | Gohira | Pasna | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 28 | Guduta | Pasna | Rairangpur (27 km) |
| 29 | Harilabeda | Pasna | Rairangpur (17 km) |
| 30 | Hensada | Hensda | Rairangpur (24 km) |
| 31 | Heselpata | Jarkani | Rairangpur (25 km) |
| 32 | Hill No 1 | Asana | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 33 | Jamda | Jamda | Rairangpur (17 km) |
| 34 | Jarkani | Jarkani | Rairangpur (28 km) |
| 35 | Jatapani | Hensda | Rairangpur (19 km) |
| 36 | Kainpur | Jamda | Rairangpur (13 km) |
| 37 | Kandasar | Talagaon | Rairangpur (18 km) |
| 38 | Kankha | Talagaon | Rairangpur (13 km) |
| 39 | Khairpal | Hensda | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 40 | Khediadunguri | Hensda | Rairangpur (23 km) |
| 41 | Kucheipal | Hensda | Rairangpur (16 km) |
| 42 | Kudahansa | Tarana | Rairangpur (24 km) |
| 43 | Laxmiposi | Talagaon | Rairangpur (13 km) |
| 44 | Madhupur | Tendra | Rairangpur (19 km) |
| 45 | Mahiskudar | Talagaon | Rairangpur (16 km) |
| 46 | Manbir | Tarana | Rairangpur (28 km) |
| 47 | Matiali | Hensda | Rairangpur (19 km) |
| 48 | Mugudi | Talagaon | Rairangpur (16 km) |
| 49 | Natuar | Jarkani | Rairangpur (25 km) |
| 50 | Olidihi | Jarkani | Rairangpur (25 km) |
| 51 | Pahadpur | Tarana | Rairangpur (27 km) |
| 52 | Pasana | Pasna | Rairangpur (23 km) |
| 53 | Pitidhiri | Jarkani | Rairangpur (26 km) |
| 54 | Radhanagar | Talagaon | Rairangpur (14 km) |
| 55 | Raghunathpur | Pasna | Rairangpur (22 km) |
| 56 | Rangamatia | Jarkani | Rairangpur (28 km) |
| 57 | Rugudidihi | Jarkani | Rairangpur (2 km) |
| 58 | Rumapahadi | Jamda | Rairangpur (20 km) |
| 59 | Sagajodi | Tendra | Rairangpur (22 km) |
| 60 | Sankuleibira | Tarana | Rairangpur (25 km) |
| 61 | Sunamara | Hensda | Rairangpur (26 km) |
| 62 | Talgan | Talagaon | Rairangpur (15 km) |
| 63 | Tarana | Gidighaty | Rairangpur (26 km) |
| 64 | Tendera | Tendra | Rairangpur (23 km) |
| 65 | Tendirahill Ii | Tendra | Rairangpur (35 km) |
Population of Jamda Tehsil
The population profile of Jamda 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 Jamda 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 | 48,811 | 48,811 | N/A |
| Male Population | 23,500 | 23,500 | N/A |
| Female Population | 25,311 | 25,311 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,458 | 7,458 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,778 | 3,778 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,680 | 3,680 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 24,475 | 24,475 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 14,505 | 14,505 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 9,970 | 9,970 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 24,336 | 24,336 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,995 | 8,995 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,341 | 15,341 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,085 | 11,085 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 48,811 people. Includes nearly 23,500 males and 25,311 females. Rural population is about 48,811 people.
- There are around 7,458 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,778 boys and 3,680 girls.
- Literate population is about 24,475 people. Non-literate population is around 24,336 people.
- There are nearly 11,085 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jamda 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 | 2,717 | 2,717 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,316 | 1,316 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,401 | 1,401 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 38,557 | 38,557 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 18,457 | 18,457 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 20,100 | 20,100 | N/A |
| Population Density | 227 / km² | 227 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jamda Tehsil is approximately 2,717 people, including 1,316 males and 1,401 females. Around 2,717 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jamda Tehsil is about 38,557 people, including 18,457 males and 20,100 females. Around 38,557 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 227 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 227 people per sq. km.