Kulum

Kulum is a village located in Bandgaon subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Bandgaon (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Sinduribera is the gram panchayat of Kulum village.

Here you can discover what makes Kulum unique in its vibrant Bandgaon-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Kulum’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 Kulum

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kulum is 377081. The village spans a total geographical area of 129 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835216. Khunti is nearest town to Kulum village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kulum 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 Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kulum

Population of Kulum

According to the 2011 Census, Kulum has a total population of about 421, with approximately 200 males and 221 females. The sex ratio is around 1105 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 421. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.61%, with male literacy at about 55.00% and female literacy near 37.10%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kulum's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kulum

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

Nearby Villages of Kulum

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kulum