Mayurbhanj

ITDA Baripada

Baripada ITDP was established in the year1974-75 and was registered as ITDA in the year 1979 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.  The ITDA is situated 210 35’ N to 220 15’N Latitude and 860 40’E to 870 15’E Longitude. The total geographical area of the ITDA area is 2724.25 sq.kms out of which about 226.64 sq.kms is covered by forest. The Jurisdiction of the ITDA, Baripada comprises of one revenue Sub-Division, 10 Blocks, 177 GPs and 1893 villages & one Microproject i.e LDA Morada. The 10 Blocks which comes under this ITDA are Bangiriposi, Baripada, Barasahi, Betanati, Kuliana, Morada, Rasgobindapur, Samakhunta, Saraskana & Suliapada,

The temperature of the area varies from maximum 45^.6⁰ to minimum 9.2⁰ Celsius with average annual rainfall of about 1600.60 mm. The soil type is loose and loamy with tinges of red and black. The major crops grown in the ITDA area are paddy, mustard, arhar, vegetables, ground nut, oilseeds, sunflower and blackgram.

As per 2011 Census, the total household of the ITDA area is 2,49,972 and total population is 10,54,742 (Male-5,30,068 & Female-5,2,4674) out of which ST population is 5,78,605 (Male-2,89,370 & Female-2,89,235). The average household size of Baripada ITDA is 4. The total sex ratio is 990 females per 1000 males where as in case of ST it is 1000 and the total literacy rate of the area is 57.66% whereas ST literacy rate is 53.91%. Santal, Kolha, Bhumij / Bhumija, Bathudi, Munda, Kol, Mankirdia, Khadia, Lodha, Mahali   are the major tribal communities living in the project area.

ITDA Kaptipada

Kaptipada ITDP was established in the year 1974-75 under TSP Guidelines which was registered as ITDA in the year 1979 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The ITDA is situated 20⁰ 20’ N to 21⁰ 56’N Latitude and 86⁰ 18’E to 81⁰ 51’ E Longitude. The geographical division of Kaptipada is covered by dense forest under the Similipal Reserve forest. The Jurisdiction of the ITDA Kaptipada comprises of one revenue Sub-Division, 4 Blocks, 64 GPs and 508 villages. The four blocks are Gopabandhu Nagar, Kaptipada, Khunta & Udala. The whole ITDA area has historical significance and Ghatsila and Haladighat deserves special mention. It is situated at Dhudhua-Ghatasila hill which is famous for Goddess Lakhi Chandi and another tourist place is “Khuda Patuli”, an oval stone, where Bhima pressed his knees, “Samibruksha” where five Pandavas hide their arms.

The total geographical area of the ITDA area is 10418 sq.kms out of which the forest area is 151.46 sq.kms. The temperature of the area varies from maximum 43⁰ C to minimum 14⁰ C with average annual rainfall of about 1393.5 mm. The soil type is Red lateritic & Alluvial soil. The major crops grown in the ITDA area are paddy, mustard, arhar & sabai grass. 

As per 2011 Census, the total household of the ITDA area is 8,7046 and total population is 3,74,364 (Male-1,86,484 & Female-1,87,880) out of which ST population is 2,56,015, comprising of 1,26,728 & 1,29,287 Male and Female respectively. The average household size is 4. The population growth rate of the area (2001-2011) is 14.11% out of which ST growth rate is 17.08%. The total sex ratio is 1007 females per 1000 males where as in case of ST it is 1020 and the total literacy rate is 59.23% while ST literacy rate is 50.39%. Santal, Kolha, Bhumij & Bathudi are the major tribal communities living in the project area.

ITDA Karanjia

Karanjia ITDP was established in the year1974-75 under TSP Guidelines which was registered as ITDA in the year 1979 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The ITDA is situated 21⁰ 17’ N to 22⁰ 3’N Latitude and 85⁰ 40’E to 87⁰ 10’ E  Longitude. The geographical area of Mayurbhanj is divided into  two parts namely the Mountainous Terrain. of Similipal hill range   area and the Un-dulating plain fertile lands. The Jurisdiction of the ITDA, Karnjia comprises of one revenue Sub-Division & two Tahasils (Karnjia & Raruan), 5 Blocks, 70 GPs and 758 villages and one Micro Project i.e. HKMDA Jashipur. The five Blocks are Jashipur, Karanjia, Raruan, Sukruli & Thakurmunda. Its boundary spreads over Baripada Sadar in the East, Rairangpur Sub-division in the West, Jharkhand state in the South.

The total geographical area of the ITDA area is 3077sq.kms out of which forest area is about 201.95sq.kms. The temperature of the area varies from maximum 42⁰ C to minimum 3⁰ C with average annual rainfall of 1443mm. The soil type is Red lateritic, Rocky & Black cotton. The major crops grown in the ITDA area are paddy, oilseeds maize, arhar, sabai and vegetables.

As per 2011 Census, the total household of the ITDA area is 95,773 and total population is 4,24,351 (Male-2,09,308 & Female-2,15,043) out of which ST population is 2,84,889 (Male-1,39,318 & Female-1,45,571). The average household size is 4. The decadal growth rate of the population of the area (2001-2011) is 14.11% and ST growth rate is 26.66%. The total sex ratio is 1027 females per 1000 males where as in case of ST it is 1045. The  total literacy rate of the area is 58.38% whereas ST literacy rate is 50.20%. Santal, Kol, Bhumij, Hill Kharia & Mankirdia, Munda, Bathudi, Sounti, Gond and Bhuyan are the major tribal communities living in this project area.

ITDA Rairangapur

Rairangpur ITDP was established in the year 1974-75 under TSP Guidelines which was registered as ITDA in the year 1979 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The ITDA is situated 200 N to 200 40’N Latitude and 850 54’E to 850.27’ E Longitude. The geographical division is divided into two parts namely the Mountainous Terrain. and the Similipal hill range area. Rairangpur has historical significance with Bahalada which is famous for Indra festival, Gorumahisani is a Mining center  &  Janda is famous for the Sri Gopal jiu math. The Jurisdiction of the ITDA Rairangpur comprises of one revenue Sub-Division, 7 Blocks, 71 GPs and 807 villages. The seven blocks are Bahalda, Bijatola, Bisoi, Jamda, Kusumi, Rairangpur & Tiring. Its boundary spreads over Baripada Sadar in the East, Singhbhum district of Bihar in the North-West and Jharkhand state in the South.

The total geographical area of the ITDA area is 1748 sq.kms out of which forest area is about 142.41sq.kms. The temperature of the area varies from maximum 45.4⁰ C to minimum 9⁰C with average annual rainfall of 433mm. The Soil of this area is alluvial laterite & black cotton in typel. The major crops grown in the ITDA area are paddy, pulses, fibre crops, sugarcane, cotton, tobacco and vegetables. 

As per 2011 Census, the total household of the ITDA area is 1,14,978 and total population is 4,95,005 (Male-2,43,020 & Female-2,51,985) out of which ST population is 3,28,684 (Male-1,59,648 & Female-1,69,036). The average household size is 4. The decadal population growth rate (2001-2011) is 11.65% and ST growth rate is 12.55%. The total sex ratio is 1037 females per 1000 males where as in case of ST it is 1059 and total literacy rate is 60.80% whereas ST literacy rate is 54.17%. Santal, Kol, Bhumij, Kharia, Munda, Ho, Mundari and Bhuyan are the major tribal communities living in this project area.

Micro Project: Lodha Development Agency, Morada

Lodha Development Agency, Morada, was established during the 7th Five Year Plan (1985-86) and registered  under the Society Registration Act, 1960. At present it is functioning at Morada, 15 kms away from Baripada. It  spreads over 8 GPs in Suliapada and Morada Block of Mayurbhanj District. It comes under the jurisdiction of Baripada Sub division in the north, Medinapur in the east and the south west was surrounded by Baripada and Betanati Blocks. The total geographical area of the project is 25.23 sq. kms. It lies between 21˚.15 north latitude and between 86˚.80 east and 87˚.10 longitudes. The area receives an average rain fall of 1547.3mm. The type of soil found in the area is Red Lateritic .

 LDA Moroda covers 1103 Saora Households in 12 villages with a total population of 3541 (1823 male & 1718 female). The average household size is 3. The sex ratio is 942 per 1000 male. The population growth rate is (from 2010-15) 13.79% and total literacy rate of the Lodha is 37.98% (male-44.27% and female- 31.32%. The density of population is 140 per sq. kms. Lodha – an Indo-Aryan language is their mother tongue. People basically depend on cultivation and collection of sabai grass, paddy and minor forest produce for their survival. Settlement pattern is linear. Makar and Kali Puja are considered as major festivals. Major dance forms are Chhau Dance and Hunting Group Dance.

Micro Project: Hill-Kharia & Mankirdia Development Agency, Jashipur

Hill Khadia & Mankirdia Development Agency, Jashipur, was established in (1986-87) during the 7th Five Year Plan (1985-90) and registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860 on dtd. 10.02.1987. Presently it is functioning at Jashipur. It spreads over 12 GPs of Jashipur and Karanjia Blocks of Mayurbhanj District. It comes under the jurisdiction of Karanjia sub division and Karanjia ITDA of Mayurbhanj District. The total geographical area of the project is 129.78sq.kms. The average annual rain fall is 709.7 mm. The type of soil is Red Lateritic.  

HKMD, Jashipur covers 756 Hillkharia, Mankirdia and Birhor Households in 18 villages with a total population of 2406 (1192 male & 1214 female). The average household size is 3. The sex ratio is 1018 female per 1000 male. The  population growth rate is (from 2007-10) 13.97% and literacy rate 31.13% (male-33.39% and female-28.91%). The density of population of the area is 19 per sq. kms. Kharia Birhor (Mundari)-an astro Asiatic Language is their mother tongue. People basically depend on agriculture, collection of MFP, honey, siali leaves and wage earning. The settlement pattern of Hill Kharia is scattered and the housing pattern of Mankridia / Birhor is circular and cone shaped Leaf huts (Kumbha). Makar Sankrati, Gamha purnima, Sala Puja are major festivals. The major dance forms are Hill Kharia-Hunting dance, Makar dance, Nuakhai and Dal khai Dance. Mankridia-Dung, Lagne and Jadur Dance.