Joka Population, Caste, Working Data Mayurbhanj, Odisha - Census 2011
Joka is a village situated in Bangiriposi block of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 366 families residing in the village Joka. The total population of Joka is 1,479 out of which 729 are males and 750 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Joka is 1,029.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Joka village is 267 which is 18% of the total population. There are 142 male children and 125 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Joka is 880 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,029) of Joka village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Joka is 42.2%. Thus Joka village has a lower literacy rate compared to 54.3% of Mayurbhanj district. The male literacy rate is 56.39% and the female literacy rate is 28.96% 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 | 267 | 142 | 125 |
| Literacy | 42.24% | 56.39% | 28.96% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,306 | 642 | 664 |
| Illiterate | 967 | 398 | 569 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 88.3% of total population in Joka village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Joka village out of total population, 865 were engaged in work activities. 40.8% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 59.2% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 865 workers engaged in Main Work, 210 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 118 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 353 | 308 | 45 |
| Cultivators | 210 | 197 | 13 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 118 | 92 | 26 |
| Household Industries | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Marginal Workers | 512 | 98 | 414 |
| Non Working | 614 | 323 | 291 |
Map of Joka, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Nearby Villages to Joka, Bangiriposi
Below are the list of villages near Joka village in Bangiriposi.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Badamtalia | 377 |
| Labania | 317 |
| Gothanida | 560 |
| Budhikhamari | 1,170 |
| Majhigan | 268 |
| Khadikasul | 542 |
| Sadheikala | 441 |
| Tangiabasa | 370 |
| Jaladiha | 1,940 |
| Hillblock | 94 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Joka, Mayurbhanj, Odisha - Wikipedia