Chumba

Chumba is a village located in Bariyatu subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Bariatu (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Goniya is the gram panchayat of Chumba village.

Here you can discover what makes Chumba unique in its vibrant Bariyatu-Latehar region. You’ll see Chumba’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chumba

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chumba is 367438. The village spans a total geographical area of 533 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 829202. Ranchi is nearest town to Chumba village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chumba village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chumba

Population of Chumba

According to the 2011 Census, Chumba has a total population of about 894, with approximately 456 males and 438 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 199 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 767 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.53%, with male literacy at about 53.73% and female literacy near 36.99%. There are around 149 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chumba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chumba

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chumba. As per the 2011 stats, Chumba had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chumba

Knowing the nearby villages of Chumba helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chumba.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chumba