Geography and politics
Joda is located in North Odisha state and in the Central East of India. The co-ordinates of this area are: . This area and the nearby all areas are surrounded by hills and all resident areas are in the hilly terrains. This area is well connected by latest built 4laned NH-520 to its state capital and nearby major areas like Rourkela, Kolkata etc.Formation of Joda Municipality
The Joda area was a panchayat area called Joda Block. It was later declared as a NAC area with around 30,000 residents. After the 2001 census, a marginal population growth was identified here and the state government declared the area as an Urban Area called Joda Municipality Town. The Joda Municipality Town formed with 14 wards; * Ward No. 1 – Sashtrinagar, Baneikala Tisco Colony(part), Tarini hating & Hirakud Colony * Ward No. 2 – Am Bagan, BD Patnaik Colony, Mukharji hating, DR Patnaik Colony, Block Colony, Patra sahi, MMTC Colony, Central Hospital Area * Ward No. 3 – DB Singh Colony, Hudisahi, Kundurnala(part) * Ward No. 4 – Kundurnala(part), Market Area, Muslim Basti, Jhumpudi hating, Jahira hating, Bharat Petrol Pump Area. * Ward No. 5 – Azadbasti, Laxmi Padia Area * Ward No. 6 – Bachu hating, Ramjan hating, Contractor Colony, Bhoot Bunglow, Joda east tisco mining camp * Ward No. 7 – FAP Colony, Uli hating, Sahid Nagar, Dipu hating, Super Market Area * Ward No. 8 – OPTCL Grid to Bus-stop Petrol Pump, Badal Singh hating, Joda Basti (Joda Village: - Joda Town origin), Madras Colony, Nalua Mohanty Sahi, RI Office Area * Ward No. 9 – Joda west tisco mining camp(part), Kumar sahi, BSNL Telephone Exchange Office Area, Sawmill area to godown area * Ward No. 10 – Shri Hanuman Colony, Damanipada, Chemri camp, Joda west tisco mining camp(part) * Ward No.11 – Apat sahi, Murcza sahi, Sirish hating, Kedarsahi * Ward No. 12 – Banspani Railway Colony Area * Ward No. 13 – Banshapani Village, Khuntpani Village, Sargitalia Baitarani River Area * Ward No. 14 – BichakundiReferences
{{Municipalities of Odisha Cities and towns in Kendujhar district