Jhinkpani
Jhinkpani is a Town and Subdivision in Pashchimi Singhbhum District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Jhinkpani Block (CD) is 02742. The total area of Jhinkpani Subdivision is 124 km², which includes 107.01 km² of rural area and 17.10 km² of urban area. Jhinkpani has a sex ratio of approximately 1043 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jhinkpani Subdivision
Jhinkpani Subdivision has a total of 28 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jhinkpani Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asura | Asura | Jhinkpani |
| 2 | Basahatu | Kudahatu | Jhinkpani |
| 3 | Betea | Choya | Jhinkpani |
| 4 | Bingtopang | Tutugutu | Jhinkpani |
| 5 | Bistampur | Kelende | Jhinkpani |
| 6 | Chandipi | Nawagaon | Jhinkpani |
| 7 | Chara Basa | Kudahatu | Chaibasa |
| 8 | Chereapahari | Choya | Jhinkpani |
| 9 | Choya | Choya | Jhinkpani |
| 10 | Dalki | Kudahatu | Jhinkpani |
| 11 | Gura | Nawagaon | Jhinkpani |
| 12 | Hatimanda | Asura | Jhinkpani |
| 13 | Hatnabera | Asura | Jhinkpani |
| 14 | Ichapur | Kelende | Jhinkpani |
| 15 | Indikuri | Tutugutu | Jhinkpani |
| 16 | Jhinkpani | Jodapokhar | Jhinkpani |
| 17 | Kasia Alias Surjabasa | Tutugutu | Jhinkpani |
| 18 | Kelende | Kelende | Jhinkpani |
| 19 | Kudapi | Choya | Jhinkpani |
| 20 | Kuldiha | Choya | Jhinkpani |
| 21 | Lokesai | Jodapokhar | Jhinkpani |
| 22 | Matagutu | Tutugutu | Jhinkpani |
| 23 | Nawaganw | Nawagaon | Jhinkpani |
| 24 | Paharbhanga | Asura | Jhinkpani |
| 25 | Raghunathpur | Kelende | Jhinkpani |
| 26 | Sonapusi | Kelende | Jhinkpani |
| 27 | Tirilpi Alias Kendpusi | Kelende | Jhinkpani |
| 28 | Tutugutu | Tutugutu | Jhinkpani |
Population of Jhinkpani Subdivision
The population profile of Jhinkpani Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Jhinkpani Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,792 | 40,724 | 13,068 |
| Male Population | 26,320 | 19,858 | 6,462 |
| Female Population | 27,472 | 20,866 | 6,606 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,163 | 7,110 | 2,053 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,604 | 3,572 | 1,032 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,559 | 3,538 | 1,021 |
| Literate Population | 25,988 | 18,498 | 7,490 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,358 | 11,119 | 4,239 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,630 | 7,379 | 3,251 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,804 | 22,226 | 5,578 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,962 | 8,739 | 2,223 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 16,842 | 13,487 | 3,355 |
| Total Households | 10,910 | 8,058 | 2,852 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Jhinkpani Subdivision is around 53,792 people. This includes 26,320 males and 27,472 females. Rural population is about 40,724 (19,858 males and 20,866 females), while urban population is nearly 13,068 (6,462 males and 6,606 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,163 of the population, with 4,604 boys and 4,559 girls. Rural areas have 7,110 children, and urban areas have about 2,053 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 25,988 literate people in Jhinkpani Subdivision, including 15,358 literate males and 10,630 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 18,498 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,490 people.
- About 27,804 people in Jhinkpani Subdivision are not literate, including 10,962 males and 16,842 females. Rural areas include 22,226 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,578 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,910 households, with 8,058 in villages and 2,852 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jhinkpani Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,835 | 1,801 | 1,034 |
| SC Male Population | 1,402 | 889 | 513 |
| SC Female Population | 1,433 | 912 | 521 |
| Total ST Population | 32,168 | 26,039 | 6,129 |
| ST Male Population | 15,621 | 12,621 | 3,000 |
| ST Female Population | 16,547 | 13,418 | 3,129 |
| Population Density | 433 / km² | 381 / km² | 764 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jhinkpani Subdivision is approximately 2,835 people, including 1,402 males and 1,433 females. Around 1,801 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,034 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jhinkpani Subdivision is about 32,168 people, including 15,621 males and 16,547 females. Around 26,039 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,129 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 433 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 381 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 764 people per sq. km.