Thakurmunda
Thakurmunda 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 Thakurmunda Block (CD) is 02871. The total area of Thakurmunda Tehsil is 616 km². Thakurmunda has a sex ratio of approximately 1048 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thakurmunda Tehsil
Thakurmunda Tehsil has a total of 110 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 Thakurmunda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhapolan | Hatigoda | Karanjia (32 km) |
| 2 | Ambabeda | Padiabeda | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 3 | Andharikhaman | Talapada | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 4 | Asanbani | Kendujiani | Karanjia (24 km) |
| 5 | Asankudar | Hatigoda | Karanjia (44 km) |
| 6 | Badaposi | Khandbandh | Karanjia (31 km) |
| 7 | Badbil | Digdhar | Karanjia (43 km) |
| 8 | Badmahuldiha | Saleibeda | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 9 | Baghamunda | Digdhar | Karanjia (46 km) |
| 10 | Bahaghar | Hatigoda | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 11 | Baliabeda | Digdhar | Karanjia (46 km) |
| 12 | Baliposi | Khandbandh | Karanjia (35 km) |
| 13 | Bandhagan | Talapada | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 14 | Banki | Bharandia | Karanjia (46 km) |
| 15 | Banki Samil Gambharia | Bharandia | Karanjia (46 km) |
| 16 | Basantpur | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 17 | Baunsadiha | Bharandia | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 18 | Bentakarpada | Digdhar | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 19 | Betajhari | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 20 | Bhairanibeda | Khandbandh | Karanjia (32 km) |
| 21 | Bharandia | Bharandia | Karanjia (43 km) |
| 22 | Bholpada | Khandbandh | Karanjia (36 km) |
| 23 | Boring | Padiabeda | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 24 | Chainbainsi | Hatigoda | Anandapur (34 km) |
| 25 | Chakulia | Talapada | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 26 | Chamakpur | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (37 km) |
| 27 | Chheratangar | Kendujiani | Karanjia (28 km) |
| 28 | Dangapani | Saleibeda | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 29 | Dangasila | Padiabeda | Karanjia (36 km) |
| 30 | Danuabaliposi | Bharandia | Karanjia (44 km) |
| 31 | Daunikila | Talapada | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 32 | Debasthali | Hatigoda | Karanjia (35 km) |
| 33 | Dhirol | Hatigoda | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 34 | Digdhar | Digdhar | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 35 | Dirba | Bharandia | Karanjia (46 km) |
| 36 | Dumurdiha | Kendujiani | Karanjia (28 km) |
| 37 | Edelbeda | Saleibeda | Karanjia (35 km) |
| 38 | Gahandiha | Talapada | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 39 | Ghodabindha | Hatigoda | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 40 | Gobarjoda | Digdhar | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 41 | Gourigoda | Khandbandh | Karanjia (34 km) |
| 42 | Guhaldihi | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (43 km) |
| 43 | Guliajodi | Digdhar | Karanjia (48 km) |
| 44 | Handifuta | Digdhar | Karanjia (46 km) |
| 45 | Hatigoda | Hatigoda | Karanjia (35 km) |
| 46 | Jadibeda | Kendujiani | Karanjia (28 km) |
| 47 | Jadibil | Kendujiani | Karanjia (29 km) |
| 48 | Jadidar | Digdhar | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 49 | Jamudiha | Hatigoda | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 50 | Jamunalia | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 51 | Jamuposi | Saleibeda | Karanjia (35 km) |
| 52 | Kadapani | Hatigoda | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 53 | Kalasira | Padiabeda | Karanjia (36 km) |
| 54 | Kaliajiani | Hatigoda | Karanjia (30 km) |
| 55 | Kaliaposi | Talapada | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 56 | Kandadhanu | Hatigoda | Karanjia (32 km) |
| 57 | Kasibania | Khandbandh | Karanjia (20 km) |
| 58 | Kasibeda | Saleibeda | Karanjia (34 km) |
| 59 | Kelarposi | Khandbandh | Karanjia (30 km) |
| 60 | Kendujiani | Kendujiani | Karanjia (25 km) |
| 61 | Khadidamak | Saleibeda | Karanjia (31 km) |
| 62 | Khadipal | Talapada | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 63 | Kham Diha | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 64 | Khandbandh | Khandbandh | Karanjia (33 km) |
| 65 | Khaparkhai | Saleibeda | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 66 | Khasakudar | Padiabeda | Karanjia (35 km) |
| 67 | Khejuria | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 68 | Khuntakata | Kendujiani | Karanjia (27 km) |
| 69 | Khuntaposi | Digdhar | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 70 | Kucheikudar | Khandbandh | Karanjia (27 km) |
| 71 | Laxmiposi | Talapada | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 72 | Lokanathpur | Talapada | Karanjia (41 km) |
| 73 | Majuraposi | Talapada | Karanjia (36 km) |
| 74 | Meghasani | Hatigoda | Karanjia (36 km) |
| 75 | Miriginendi | Bharandia | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 76 | Mukundiapada | Talapada | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 77 | Nihangandi | Digdhar | Karanjia (41 km) |
| 78 | Nipania | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 79 | Nisaposi | Padiabeda | Karanjia (32 km) |
| 80 | Nischintapur | Bharandia | Karanjia (44 km) |
| 81 | Nuagan | Padiabeda | Karanjia (44 km) |
| 82 | Nuagaon | Padiabeda | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 83 | Nuapada | Khandbandh | Karanjia (52 km) |
| 84 | Nundiha | Bharandia | Karanjia (44 km) |
| 85 | Oriam | Padiabeda | Karanjia (35 km) |
| 86 | Padiabeda | Padiabeda | Karanjia (33 km) |
| 87 | Panasa Diha | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (42 km) |
| 88 | Pandaposi | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 89 | Pariarsahi | Kendujiani | Karanjia (29 km) |
| 90 | Patbil | Hatigoda | Karanjia (46 km) |
| 91 | Patiapada | Talapada | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 92 | Purunapani | Khandbandh | Karanjia (28 km) |
| 93 | Raidiha | Bharandia | Karanjia (46 km) |
| 94 | Raipada | Khandbandh | Karanjia (32 km) |
| 95 | Ranibhol | Hatigoda | Karanjia (32 km) |
| 96 | Rugudibeda | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (39 km) |
| 97 | Rugudisahi | Saleibeda | Karanjia (32 km) |
| 98 | Saleibeda | Saleibeda | Udala (35 km) |
| 99 | Sanandharilkhaman | Padiabeda | Karanjia (37 km) |
| 100 | Sanarugudibeda | Padiabeda | Karanjia (36 km) |
| 101 | Sanmohuldiha | Hatigoda | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 102 | Sarubil | Kendujiani | Karanjia (27 km) |
| 103 | Simdiha | Padiabeda | Karanjia (45 km) |
| 104 | Sunariposi | Kendujiani | Karanjia (30 km) |
| 105 | Suninda | Digdhar | Karanjia (43 km) |
| 106 | Talapada | Talapada | Karanjia (38 km) |
| 107 | Taramara | Digdhar | Karanjia (47 km) |
| 108 | Thakurmunda | Thakurmunda | Karanjia (40 km) |
| 109 | Tikarpada | Khandbandh | Karanjia (33 km) |
| 110 | Upper Barahakamuda | Hatigoda | Karanjia (15 km) |
Population of Thakurmunda Tehsil
The population profile of Thakurmunda 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 Thakurmunda 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 | 57,890 | 57,890 | N/A |
| Male Population | 28,262 | 28,262 | N/A |
| Female Population | 29,628 | 29,628 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,126 | 9,126 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,493 | 4,493 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,633 | 4,633 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 26,824 | 26,824 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,760 | 15,760 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,064 | 11,064 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 31,066 | 31,066 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,502 | 12,502 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,564 | 18,564 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,664 | 12,664 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 57,890 people. Includes nearly 28,262 males and 29,628 females. Rural population is about 57,890 people.
- There are around 9,126 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,493 boys and 4,633 girls.
- Literate population is about 26,824 people. Non-literate population is around 31,066 people.
- There are nearly 12,664 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thakurmunda 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 | 3,347 | 3,347 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,645 | 1,645 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,702 | 1,702 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 41,909 | 41,909 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 20,292 | 20,292 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 21,617 | 21,617 | N/A |
| Population Density | 94 / km² | 94 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thakurmunda Tehsil is approximately 3,347 people, including 1,645 males and 1,702 females. Around 3,347 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thakurmunda Tehsil is about 41,909 people, including 20,292 males and 21,617 females. Around 41,909 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 94 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 94 people per sq. km.