Agriculture is the main occupation in nearby villages. The jalaputias (The residents of jalaput) are mainly Government employees. The retail business here is dominated by prominent Odia speaking businessmen. Woodcutting has become a prominent business here for a decade. That rise to many gangs fights in the last few years. District administration is worried about the rising fights amongst different groups for the last five years. Apart from rice, java and many medicinal plants also form a significant part of agrarian business here. Presently many have entered into contractual farming for medicinal plants, jatropha plantation, and tissue culture.