Datam

Datam is a village located in Chainpur subdivision of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Chainpur (tehsildar office) and 17km away from district headquarter Medininagar (daltonganj). As per 2009 stats, Chorhat is the gram panchayat of Datam village.

Datam has its own place in the vibrant Palamu region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Datam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Datam is 366799. The village spans a total geographical area of 783 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822110. Chainpur is nearest town to Datam village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Datam

Below is a concise population overview of Datam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 485 265 220
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 78 38 40
Scheduled Castes (SC) 61 33 28
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 366 204 162
Literate Population 199 134 65
Illiterate Population 286 131 155

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Datam village:

  • The total population of Datam village is around 485, including approximately 265 males and 220 females, with a sex ratio of 830 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 78 children aged 0–6 years in Datam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Datam village has 61 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 366 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Datam village is about 41.03%, with male literacy at 50.57% and female literacy at 29.55%.
  • There are around 89 households in Datam village.

Connectivity of Datam

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Datam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Datam

Where is Datam located?
Datam village is situated in Chainpur Subdivision, within the Palamu district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Datam?
The Gram Panchayat of Datam is Chorhat (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Datam?
The pincode of Datam is 822110, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Datam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Datam is 485, with 265 males and 220 females.
How many households are there in Datam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Datam village has a total of 89 households.
What is the literacy rate in Datam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Datam is 41.03%. The male literacy rate is 50.57%, while the female literacy rate is 29.55%.