All Information About Dharmasala Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dharmasala Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dharmasala is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Jajapur District of Odisha State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dharmasala - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2979 |
| District | Jajapur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2979 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 42 |
| Number of Villages | 233 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Jajpur (Code: 283) |
| Assembly Constituency | Barchana (Code: 2292) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Barchana | Amar Prasad Satpathy ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dharmasala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
164,969
M: 84,069
F: 80,900 |
| Rural |
154,248
M: 78,636
F: 75,612 |
| Urban |
10,721
M: 5,433
F: 5,288 |
Number of Households: 35,054
Population Distribution
Total: 164,969 (Male: 84,069, Female: 80,900)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,556 (Male: 10,026, Female: 9,530)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 32,524 (Male: 16,532, Female: 15,992)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,755 (Male: 5,466, Female: 5,289)
Literate Population
Total: 118,157 (Male: 65,259, Female: 52,898)
Illiterate Population
Total: 46,812 (Male: 18,810, Female: 28,002)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 49,148 (Male: 44,512, Female: 4,636)
Main Workers
Total: 36,337 (Male: 33,796, Female: 2,541)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,811 (Male: 10,716, Female: 2,095)
Non-Workers
Total: 115,821 (Male: 39,557, Female: 76,264)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,008 (Male: 6,811, Female: 197)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,168 (Male: 6,842, Female: 326)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,614 (Male: 1,503, Female: 111)
- Other Workers: 20,547 (Male: 18,640, Female: 1,907)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,125 (Male: 906, Female: 219)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,755 (Male: 6,013, Female: 742)
- Household Industry Workers: 590 (Male: 433, Female: 157)
- Other Workers: 4,341 (Male: 3,364, Female: 977)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dharmasala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
164,969
M: 84,069
F: 80,900 |
| Rural |
154,248
M: 78,636
F: 75,612 |
| Urban |
10,721
M: 5,433
F: 5,288 |
Number of Households: 35,054
Population Distribution
Total: 164,969 (Male: 84,069, Female: 80,900)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,556 (Male: 10,026, Female: 9,530)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 32,524 (Male: 16,532, Female: 15,992)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,755 (Male: 5,466, Female: 5,289)
Literate Population
Total: 118,157 (Male: 65,259, Female: 52,898)
Illiterate Population
Total: 46,812 (Male: 18,810, Female: 28,002)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 49,148 (Male: 44,512, Female: 4,636)
Main Workers
Total: 36,337 (Male: 33,796, Female: 2,541)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,811 (Male: 10,716, Female: 2,095)
Non-Workers
Total: 115,821 (Male: 39,557, Female: 76,264)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,008 (Male: 6,811, Female: 197)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,168 (Male: 6,842, Female: 326)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,614 (Male: 1,503, Female: 111)
- Other Workers: 20,547 (Male: 18,640, Female: 1,907)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,125 (Male: 906, Female: 219)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,755 (Male: 6,013, Female: 742)
- Household Industry Workers: 590 (Male: 433, Female: 157)
- Other Workers: 4,341 (Male: 3,364, Female: 977)
Grampanchayat List of Dharmasala Tehsil/Taluka
Dharmasala Tehsil comprises 42 Gram Panchayats and 233 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dharmasala. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dharmasala
Dharmasala is located in the Jajapur District of Odisha State, India.
Dharmasala Tehsil has 233 villages.
Dharmasala has a total of 42 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dharmasala is 164,969.
In Dharmasala, there are 84,069 males and 80,900 females.
There are 19,556 children in Dharmasala, comprising 10,026 males and 9,530 females.
In Dharmasala, the literate population is 118,157 (65,259 males and 52,898 females). The illiterate population is 46,812 (18,810 males and 28,002 females).