Gopikandar

Gopikandar is a Town and Subdivision in Dumka District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gopikandar Block (CD) is 02669. The total area of Gopikandar Subdivision is 232 km². Gopikandar has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Gopikandar Subdivision

Gopikandar Subdivision has a total of 128 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gopikandar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Gopikandar Subdivision

The population profile of Gopikandar Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Gopikandar Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 42,063 people. Includes nearly 20,999 males and 21,064 females. Rural population is about 42,063 people.
• There are around 7,686 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,880 boys and 3,806 girls.
• Literate population is about 17,230 people. Non-literate population is around 24,833 people.
• There are nearly 9,272 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gopikandar Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gopikandar Subdivision is approximately 663 people, including 332 males and 331 females. Around 663 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gopikandar Subdivision is about 35,577 people, including 17,742 males and 17,835 females. Around 35,577 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 182 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 182 people per sq. km.