Pashchimi Singhbhum
Pashchimi Singhbhum is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Pashchimi Singhbhum is 7,224 km² including 7,110.08 km² rural area and 113.92 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Pashchimi Singhbhum has a population of 15,02,338 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,18,034 while rural population is 12,84,304. Pashchimi Singhbhum has a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 208 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,02,046 houses in the district, including 44,752 urban houses and 2,57,294 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,642 villages in pashchimi singhbhum district.
The Pashchimi Singhbhum district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Manoharpur is the largest subdivision in pashchimi singhbhum district covering area of 968.09 km² while Jhinkpani is the smallest subdivision in pashchimi singhbhum district covering area of 124.11 km². Chakradharpur is the most populous whereas Gudri is the least populous subdivision in pashchimi singhbhum district. There are 18 subdivisions in Pashchimi Singhbhum district. Here is the list of all Pashchimi Singhbhum Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Pashchimi Singhbhum District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandpur | 308 | 44,406 |
| 2 | Bandgaon | 488 | 87,072 |
| 3 | Chaibasa | 210 | 1,55,954 |
| 4 | Chakradharpur | 395 | 1,97,953 |
| 5 | Goilkera | 534 | 74,019 |
| 6 | Gudri | 612 | 38,282 |
| 7 | Hat Gamharia | 296 | 67,226 |
| 8 | Jagannathpur | 312 | 99,169 |
| 9 | Jhinkpani | 124 | 53,792 |
| 10 | Khuntpani | 416 | 83,047 |
| 11 | Kumardungi | 294 | 55,352 |
| 12 | Majhgaon | 285 | 72,616 |
| 13 | Manjhari | 320 | 68,450 |
| 14 | Manoharpur | 968 | 90,142 |
| 15 | Noamundi | 613 | 1,13,333 |
| 16 | Sonua | 202 | 77,697 |
| 17 | Tantnagar | 204 | 63,910 |
| 18 | Tonto | 643 | 59,918 |
Population of Pashchimi Singhbhum District
The population of Pashchimi Singhbhum offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Pashchimi Singhbhum, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,02,338 | 12,84,304 | 2,18,034 |
| Total Male Population | 7,49,385 | 6,37,657 | 1,11,728 |
| Total Female Population | 7,52,953 | 6,46,647 | 1,06,306 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,61,493 | 2,34,093 | 27,400 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,31,836 | 1,17,879 | 13,957 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,29,657 | 1,16,214 | 13,443 |
| Literate Population | 7,27,561 | 5,70,404 | 1,57,157 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,39,273 | 3,51,945 | 87,328 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,88,288 | 2,18,459 | 69,829 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,74,777 | 7,13,900 | 60,877 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,10,112 | 2,85,712 | 24,400 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,64,665 | 4,28,188 | 36,477 |
| Households | 3,02,046 | 2,57,294 | 44,752 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Pashchimi Singhbhum. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 56,986 | 38,215 | 18,771 |
| SC Male Population | 28,144 | 18,916 | 9,228 |
| SC Female Population | 28,842 | 19,299 | 9,543 |
| Total ST Population | 10,11,296 | 9,53,106 | 58,190 |
| ST Male Population | 5,00,949 | 4,72,040 | 28,909 |
| ST Female Population | 5,10,347 | 4,81,066 | 29,281 |
| Population Density | 208 / km² | 181 / km² | 1,914 / km² |