Balumath

Balumath is a Town and Subdivision in Latehar 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 Balumath Block (CD) is 02640. The total area of Balumath Subdivision is 260 km². Balumath has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Balumath Subdivision

Balumath Subdivision has a total of 67 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 Balumath Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ara Ganeshpur Balumath
2Bahera Basiya Balumath
3Balbal Murpa Balumath
4Balu Balu Balumath
5Balumath Balumath Balumath
6Banio Jhabar Balumath
7Bara Marang Loiya Balumath
8Barhaniakhar Aliasbhutahabab Chetag Balumath
9Basiya Basiya Balumath
10Bhagea Bhageya Balumath
11Bhaisadon Dhadhu Balumath
12Bhang Masiyatu Balumath
13Bishunpur Marang Loiya Balumath
14Bukru Sheregara Balumath
15Chamatu Ganeshpur Balumath
16Chandli Murpa Balumath
17Chetag Chetag Balumath
18Chetar Sheregara Balumath
19Chitarpur Dhadhu Balumath
20Dhadhu Dhadhu Balumath
21Diridag Balubhang Balumath
22Dumbu Jhabar Balumat
23Ganeshpur Ganeshpur Balumath
24Gerenja Chetag Balumath
25Ghutam Balu Balumath
26Gurtur Rajvar Balumath
27Hathdih Jhabar Balumath
28Hebna Marang Loiya Balumath
29Hempur Dhadhu Balumath
30Holang Masiyatu Balumath
31Ichak Herhenj Balumath
32Itke Tonti Balumath
33Jala Sheregara Balumath
34Jarri Basiya Balumath
35Jhabar Balubhang Balumath
36Jilanga Marang Loiya Balumath
37Jipua Murpa Balumath
38Jogiadih Chetag Balumath
39Kasiadih Tasu Balumath
40Keri Bhageya Balumath
41Kolpatia Marang Loiya Balumath
42Komar Jhabar Balumath
43Kuriam Khurd Rajvar Balumath
44Kurian Kalan Rajvar Balumath
45Lachhipur Masiyatu Balumath
46Lejang Rajvar Balumath
47Lundibar Rajvar Balumath
48Marangloiya Marang Loiya Balumath
49Masiatu Masiyatu Balumath
50Mausingha Murpa Balumath
51Mawadih Goniya Balumath
52Murgaon Dhadhu Balumath
53Murpa Murpa Balumath
54Nagra Basiya Balumath
55Okea Bhageya Balumath
56Olhepat Chetag Balumath
57Pakri Chetag Balumath
58Pindarkom Basiya Balumath
59Pundurlawa Sheregara Balumath
60Rajbar Rajvar Balumath
61Santi Bhageya Balumath
62Semarsot Chetag Balumath
63Seregara Sheregara Balumath
64Siram Bhageya Balumath
65Soparam Chetag Balumath
66Tasatwar Sheregara Balumath
67Tumbagara Balu Balumath

Population of Balumath Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 89,012 89,012 N/A
Male Population 45,313 45,313 N/A
Female Population 43,699 43,699 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,714 16,714 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,551 8,551 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,163 8,163 N/A
Literate Population 42,095 42,095 N/A
Literate Male Population 25,189 25,189 N/A
Literate Female Population 16,906 16,906 N/A
Illiterate Population 46,917 46,917 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 20,124 20,124 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 26,793 26,793 N/A
Total Households 15,972 15,972 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 89,012 people. Includes nearly 45,313 males and 43,699 females. Rural population is about 89,012 people.
  • There are around 16,714 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,551 boys and 8,163 girls.
  • Literate population is about 42,095 people. Non-literate population is around 46,917 people.
  • There are nearly 15,972 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Balumath 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 21,535 21,535 N/A
SC Male Population 10,877 10,877 N/A
SC Female Population 10,658 10,658 N/A
Total ST Population 24,301 24,301 N/A
ST Male Population 12,226 12,226 N/A
ST Female Population 12,075 12,075 N/A
Population Density 343 / km² 343 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Balumath Subdivision is approximately 21,535 people, including 10,877 males and 10,658 females. Around 21,535 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Balumath Subdivision is about 24,301 people, including 12,226 males and 12,075 females. Around 24,301 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 343 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 343 people per sq. km.