Sumka

Block / Subdivision Chandi
District Nalanda
State Bihar

About Sumka

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sumka village is 244363. Sumka village is located in Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Chandi (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Bhagwanpur is the gram panchayat of Sumka village.

The total geographical area of village is 116 hectares. Sumka has a total population of 1,076 peoples, out of which male population is 550 while female population is 526. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sumka village is 66.82% out of which 77.09% males and 56.08% females are literate. There are about 184 houses in sumka village.

Hilsa is nearest town to sumka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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Population of Sumka

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,076 550 526
Literate Population 719 424 295
Illiterate Population 357 126 231

Connectivity of Sumka

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sumka

Frequently Asked Questions about Sumka

Where is Sumka located?

Sumka village is situated in Chandi Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sumka?

The Gram Panchayat of Sumka is Bhagwanpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Sumka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sumka is 1,076, with 550 males and 526 females.

How many households are there in Sumka as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Sumka village has a total of 184 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sumka as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sumka is 66.82%. The male literacy rate is 77.09%, while the female literacy rate is 56.08%.