Jarmundi

Jarmundi 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 information the sub-district code of Jarmundi Block (CD) is 02667. Total area of jarmundi subdivision is 401 km² including 383.65 km² rural area and 17.23 km² urban area. Jarmundi subdivision has a population of 1,85,286 peoples, out of which urban population is 17,123 while rural population is 1,68,163. Jarmundi has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Jarmundi subdivision has a population density of 462.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 37,342 houses in the sub-district, including 3,630 urban houses and 33,712 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 48.63% population of jarmundi subdivision is literate, out of which 60.10% males and 36.76% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jarmundi Subdivision

Jarmundi Subdivision has a total of 431 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 Jarmundi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jarmundi Subdivision

The population profile of Jarmundi 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 Jarmundi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Jarmundi Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.