Balumath Subdivision - Latehar, Jharkhand
Balumath is an administrative subdivision in the Latehar district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Balumath is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 260 km², including 259.52 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Balumath Subdivision
Balumath Subdivision has a total of 67 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ara | Rural | Ganeshpur |
| 2 | Bahera | Rural | Basiya |
| 3 | Balbal | Rural | Murpa |
| 4 | Balu | Rural | Balu |
| 5 | Balumath | Rural | Balumath |
| 6 | Banio | Rural | Jhabar |
| 7 | Bara | Rural | Marang Loiya |
| 8 | Barhaniakhar Aliasbhutahabab | Rural | Chetag |
| 9 | Basiya | Rural | Basiya |
| 10 | Bhagea | Rural | Bhageya |
| 11 | Bhaisadon | Rural | Dhadhu |
| 12 | Bhang | Rural | Masiyatu |
| 13 | Bishunpur | Rural | Marang Loiya |
| 14 | Bukru | Rural | Sheregara |
| 15 | Chamatu | Rural | Ganeshpur |
| 16 | Chandli | Rural | Murpa |
| 17 | Chetag | Rural | Chetag |
| 18 | Chetar | Rural | Sheregara |
| 19 | Chitarpur | Rural | Dhadhu |
| 20 | Dhadhu | Rural | Dhadhu |
| 21 | Diridag | Rural | Balubhang |
| 22 | Dumbu | Rural | Jhabar |
| 23 | Ganeshpur | Rural | Ganeshpur |
| 24 | Gerenja | Rural | Chetag |
| 25 | Ghutam | Rural | Balu |
| 26 | Gurtur | Rural | Rajvar |
| 27 | Hathdih | Rural | Jhabar |
| 28 | Hebna | Rural | Marang Loiya |
| 29 | Hempur | Rural | Dhadhu |
| 30 | Holang | Rural | Masiyatu |
| 31 | Ichak | Rural | Herhenj |
| 32 | Itke | Rural | Tonti |
| 33 | Jala | Rural | Sheregara |
| 34 | Jarri | Rural | Basiya |
| 35 | Jhabar | Rural | Balubhang |
| 36 | Jilanga | Rural | Marang Loiya |
| 37 | Jipua | Rural | Murpa |
| 38 | Jogiadih | Rural | Chetag |
| 39 | Kasiadih | Rural | Tasu |
| 40 | Keri | Rural | Bhageya |
| 41 | Kolpatia | Rural | Marang Loiya |
| 42 | Komar | Rural | Jhabar |
| 43 | Kuriam Khurd | Rural | Rajvar |
| 44 | Kurian Kalan | Rural | Rajvar |
| 45 | Lachhipur | Rural | Masiyatu |
| 46 | Lejang | Rural | Rajvar |
| 47 | Lundibar | Rural | Rajvar |
| 48 | Marangloiya | Rural | Marang Loiya |
| 49 | Masiatu | Rural | Masiyatu |
| 50 | Mausingha | Rural | Murpa |
| 51 | Mawadih | Rural | Goniya |
| 52 | Murgaon | Rural | Dhadhu |
| 53 | Murpa | Rural | Murpa |
| 54 | Nagra | Rural | Basiya |
| 55 | Okea | Rural | Bhageya |
| 56 | Olhepat | Rural | Chetag |
| 57 | Pakri | Rural | Chetag |
| 58 | Pindarkom | Rural | Basiya |
| 59 | Pundurlawa | Rural | Sheregara |
| 60 | Rajbar | Rural | Rajvar |
| 61 | Santi | Rural | Bhageya |
| 62 | Semarsot | Rural | Chetag |
| 63 | Seregara | Rural | Sheregara |
| 64 | Siram | Rural | Bhageya |
| 65 | Soparam | Rural | Chetag |
| 66 | Tasatwar | Rural | Sheregara |
| 67 | Tumbagara | Rural | Balu |
Population of Balumath Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Balumath Subdivision has a total population of 89,012 people, consisting of 45,313 males and 43,699 females. There are 15,972 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 343 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89,012 | 89,012 | 0 |
| Male Population | 45,313 | 45,313 | 0 |
| Female Population | 43,699 | 43,699 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,972 | 15,972 | 0 |
| Population Density | 343 / km² | 343 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 42,095 literate people and 16,714 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,535 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 24,301 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,714 | 16,714 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,095 | 42,095 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 46,917 | 46,917 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,535 | 21,535 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 24,301 | 24,301 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.