Jharpokharia

Jharpokharia 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 Jharpokharia Block (CD) is 02863. The total area of Jharpokharia Tehsil is 333 km². Jharpokharia has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jharpokharia Tehsil

Jharpokharia Tehsil has a total of 191 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 Jharpokharia Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jharpokharia Tehsil

The population profile of Jharpokharia 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 Jharpokharia Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

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

• Total population is approximately 99,794 people. Includes nearly 50,417 males and 49,377 females. Rural population is about 99,794 people.
• There are around 14,399 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,420 boys and 6,979 girls.
• Literate population is about 54,367 people. Non-literate population is around 45,427 people.
• There are nearly 24,182 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jharpokharia 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jharpokharia Tehsil is approximately 6,346 people, including 3,173 males and 3,173 females. Around 6,346 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jharpokharia Tehsil is about 57,509 people, including 28,832 males and 28,677 females. Around 57,509 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 300 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 300 people per sq. km.