Jhirigam Population, Caste, Working Data Rayagada, Odisha - Census 2011
Jhirigam is a village situated in Andirakanch block of Rayagada district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 57 families residing in the village Jhirigam. The total population of Jhirigam is 242 out of which 117 are males and 125 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Jhirigam is 1,068.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Jhirigam village is 45 which is 19% of the total population. There are 19 male children and 26 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Jhirigam is 1,368 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,068) of Jhirigam village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jhirigam is 21.8%. Thus Jhirigam village has a lower literacy rate compared to 42.1% of Rayagada district. The male literacy rate is 21.43% and the female literacy rate is 22.22% in Jhirigam village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Jhirigam village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Jhirigam Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Jhirigam village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 45 | 19 | 26 |
| Literacy | 21.83% | 21.43% | 22.22% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 242 | 117 | 125 |
| Illiterate | 199 | 96 | 103 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Jhirigam village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Jhirigam village out of total population, 146 were engaged in work activities. 38.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 61.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 146 workers engaged in Main Work, 55 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 1 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 56 | 54 | 2 |
| Cultivators | 55 | 53 | 2 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 90 | 19 | 71 |
| Non Working | 96 | 44 | 52 |
Map of Jhirigam, Rayagada, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Jhirigam, Andirakanch
Below are the list of villages near Jhirigam village in Andirakanch.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Maikancha | 1,658 |
| Andirakancha | 944 |
| Podhabandha | 175 |
| Lundrukona | 184 |
| Bhangamunda | 45 |
| Paikakupakhal | 1,039 |
| Kutakhal | 104 |
| Karanjakupakhal | 309 |
| Hatikhaman | 125 |
| Kanchaguma | 381 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Jhirigam, Rayagada, Odisha - Wikipedia