Jamtara

Jamtara is a Town and Subdivision in Jamtara 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 Jamtara Block (CD) is 02678. Total area of jamtara subdivision is 369 km² including 339.70 km² rural area and 28.94 km² urban area. Jamtara subdivision has a population of 2,02,478 peoples, out of which urban population is 69,878 while rural population is 1,32,600. Jamtara has a sex ratio of approximately 943 females for every 1,000 males. Jamtara subdivision has a population density of 549.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,653 houses in the sub-district, including 13,882 urban houses and 25,771 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.88% population of jamtara subdivision is literate, out of which 70.94% males and 52.28% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jamtara Subdivision

Jamtara Subdivision has a total of 137 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 Jamtara Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jamtara Subdivision

The population profile of Jamtara 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 Jamtara'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 Jamtara 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.