Jharigan
Jharigan is a Town and Tehsil in Nabarangapur 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 Jharigan Block (CD) is 03191. The total area of Jharigan Tehsil is 589 km². Jharigan has a sex ratio of approximately 1028 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jharigan Tehsil
Jharigan Tehsil has a total of 61 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 Jharigan Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badatemara | Badatemara | Umarkote (40 km) |
| 2 | Baharkarmari | Chakalapadar | Umarkote (39 km) |
| 3 | Bandiguda | Jharigam | Umarkote (20 km) |
| 4 | Banjiamba | Gurusingha | Umarkote (15 km) |
| 5 | Banuaguda | Banuaguda | Umarkote (23 km) |
| 6 | Barahaguda | Phupugam | Umarkote (29 km) |
| 7 | Barandipada | Jharigam | Umarkote (17 km) |
| 8 | Basudevguda | Palia | Umarkote (29 km) |
| 9 | Belgan | Belgam | Umarkote (25 km) |
| 10 | Beljhori | Palia | Umarkote (34 km) |
| 11 | Bhalukonadi | Phupugam | Umarkote (26 km) |
| 12 | Bhejiguda | Chacha | Umarkote (30 km) |
| 13 | Bhitarkarmari | Chakalapadar | Umarkote (60 km) |
| 14 | Bodoni | Palia | Umarkote (34 km) |
| 15 | Butisargi | Belgam | Umarkote (24 km) |
| 16 | Chaklapadar | Chakalapadar | Umarkote (33 km) |
| 17 | Chapakhana | Chakalapadar | Umarkote (36 km) |
| 18 | Chikili | Kutrichhapur | Umarkote (25 km) |
| 19 | Chitabeda | Chitabeda | Umarkote (30 km) |
| 20 | Chocha | Chacha | Umarkote (30 km) |
| 21 | Dahimal Ii | Chakalapadar | Umarkote (46 km) |
| 22 | Dehurakona | Banuaguda | Umarkote (24 km) |
| 23 | Dhanpur | Ekamba B | Umarkote (10 km) |
| 24 | Dukulikote | Chakalapadar | Umarkote (40 km) |
| 25 | Gobagoda | Chacha | Umarkote (30 km) |
| 26 | Gumioda | Banuaguda | Umarkote (25 km) |
| 27 | Gurusinga | Gurusingha | Umarkote (14 km) |
| 28 | Ichhapur | Chacha | Umarkote (27 km) |
| 29 | Jharigan | Jharigam | Umarkote (18 km) |
| 30 | Jobadhodi | Phupugam | Umarkote (26 km) |
| 31 | Junapani | Belgam | Umarkote (25 km) |
| 32 | Karmari | Belgam | Umarkote (13 km) |
| 33 | Karsahandi | Jharigam | Umarkote (22 km) |
| 34 | Kenduguda | Ratakhandiguda | Umarkote (25 km) |
| 35 | Kolegam | Kutrichhapur | Umarkote (22 km) |
| 36 | Kongora | Chakalapadar | Umarkote (38 km) |
| 37 | Kusumi | Gurusingha | Umarkote (13 km) |
| 38 | Kuturichapar | Kutrichhapur | Umarkote (20 km) |
| 39 | Lambidora | Telanadigam | Umarkote (14 km) |
| 40 | Lohandasil | Chakalapadar | Umarkote (42 km) |
| 41 | Mahandi | Belgam | Umarkote (12 km) |
| 42 | Nuagan | Gurusingha | Umarkote (35 km) |
| 43 | Nuaguda | Jharigam | Umarkote (17 km) |
| 44 | Palasagam | Banuaguda | Umarkote (26 km) |
| 45 | Palia | Palia | Umarkote (34 km) |
| 46 | Pandragandi | Chitabeda | Umarkote (25 km) |
| 47 | Paurbelli | Palia | Umarkote (29 km) |
| 48 | Phupugan | Phupugam | Umarkote (30 km) |
| 49 | Ramsa | Palia | Umarkote (33 km) |
| 50 | Ratakhandiguda | Ratakhandiguda | Umarkote (20 km) |
| 51 | Sanatemara | Badatemara | Umarkote (40 km) |
| 52 | Sarishabhata | Jharigam | Umarkote (17 km) |
| 53 | Sindhiguda | Banuaguda | Umarkote (17 km) |
| 54 | Sindikaguda | Medana | Umarkote (34 km) |
| 55 | Siunaguda | Chitabeda | Umarkote (20 km) |
| 56 | Sondosa | Chitabeda | Umarkote (30 km) |
| 57 | Taliamba | Jharigam | Umarkote (18 km) |
| 58 | Tarabeda | Chacha | Umarkote (30 km) |
| 59 | Tarakanari | Phupugam | Umarkote (28 km) |
| 60 | Telagan | Belgam | Umarkote (30 km) |
| 61 | Thatbeda | Chacha | Umarkote (25 km) |
Population of Jharigan Tehsil
The population profile of Jharigan 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 Jharigan 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 | 83,006 | 83,006 | N/A |
| Male Population | 40,925 | 40,925 | N/A |
| Female Population | 42,081 | 42,081 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,477 | 15,477 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,735 | 7,735 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,742 | 7,742 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 24,922 | 24,922 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 16,028 | 16,028 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 8,894 | 8,894 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 58,084 | 58,084 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,897 | 24,897 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,187 | 33,187 | N/A |
| Total Households | 19,162 | 19,162 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 83,006 people. Includes nearly 40,925 males and 42,081 females. Rural population is about 83,006 people.
- There are around 15,477 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,735 boys and 7,742 girls.
- Literate population is about 24,922 people. Non-literate population is around 58,084 people.
- There are nearly 19,162 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jharigan 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 | 7,903 | 7,903 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,864 | 3,864 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,039 | 4,039 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 51,487 | 51,487 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 25,208 | 25,208 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 26,279 | 26,279 | N/A |
| Population Density | 141 / km² | 141 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jharigan Tehsil is approximately 7,903 people, including 3,864 males and 4,039 females. Around 7,903 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jharigan Tehsil is about 51,487 people, including 25,208 males and 26,279 females. Around 51,487 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 141 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 141 people per sq. km.