Chama

Chama is a village located in Manika subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Manika (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Barwaiya Kala is the gram panchayat of Chama village.

Here you can discover what makes Chama unique in its vibrant Manika-Latehar region. You’ll see Chama’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 Chama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chama is 366888. The village spans a total geographical area of 398 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Manika is nearest town to Chama village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chama 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 Manika 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 Chama

Population of Chama

According to the 2011 Census, Chama has a total population of about 1,355, with approximately 719 males and 636 females. The sex ratio is around 884 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 218 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 229 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 821. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.70%, with male literacy at about 65.79% and female literacy near 52.83%. There are around 258 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chama

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

Nearby Villages of Chama

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chama