Joka Population, Caste, Working Data Mayurbhanj, Odisha - Census 2011
Joka is a village situated in Jharpokharia block of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 218 families residing in the village Joka. The total population of Joka is 927 out of which 494 are males and 433 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Joka is 877.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Joka village is 103 which is 11% of the total population. There are 54 male children and 49 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Joka is 907 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (877) of Joka village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Joka is 77.5%. Thus Joka village has higher literacy rate compared to 54.3% of Mayurbhanj district. The male literacy rate is 87.5% and the female literacy rate is 66.15% in Joka village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Joka village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Joka Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Joka village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 103 | 54 | 49 |
| Literacy | 77.55% | 87.5% | 66.15% |
| Scheduled Caste | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 674 | 357 | 317 |
| Illiterate | 288 | 109 | 179 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 72.7% of total population in Joka village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Joka village out of total population, 506 were engaged in work activities. 32.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 67.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 506 workers engaged in Main Work, 84 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 6 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 166 | 149 | 17 |
| Cultivators | 84 | 81 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 76 | 62 | 14 |
| Marginal Workers | 340 | 125 | 215 |
| Non Working | 421 | 220 | 201 |
Nearby Villages to Joka,
Below are the list of villages near Joka village in Jharpokharia.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Ambadiha | 817 |
| Uperbeda | 495 |
| Bhadua Samil Bachhuribandh | 151 |
| Danadar | 861 |
| Bhadua | 234 |
| Silphodi | 1,175 |
| Baliajoka | 421 |
| Khairabani | 407 |
| Digarisol | 450 |
| Palasbani | 431 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Joka, Mayurbhanj, Odisha - Wikipedia