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 information the sub-district code of Jhinkpani Block (CD) is 02742. Total area of jhinkpani subdivision is 124 km² including 107.01 km² rural area and 17.10 km² urban area. Jhinkpani subdivision has a population of 53,792 peoples, out of which urban population is 13,068 while rural population is 40,724. Jhinkpani has a sex ratio of approximately 1043 females for every 1,000 males. Jhinkpani subdivision has a population density of 433.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,910 houses in the sub-district, including 2,852 urban houses and 8,058 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 48.31% population of jhinkpani subdivision is literate, out of which 58.35% males and 38.69% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Asura Asura Jhinkpani
2Basahatu Kudahatu Jhinkpani
3Betea Choya Jhinkpani
4Bingtopang Tutugutu Jhinkpani
5Bistampur Kelende Jhinkpani
6Chandipi Nawagaon Jhinkpani
7Chara Basa Kudahatu Chaibasa
8Chereapahari Choya Jhinkpani
9Choya Choya Jhinkpani
10Dalki Kudahatu Jhinkpani
11Gura Nawagaon Jhinkpani
12Hatimanda Asura Jhinkpani
13Hatnabera Asura Jhinkpani
14Ichapur Kelende Jhinkpani
15Indikuri Tutugutu Jhinkpani
16Jhinkpani Jodapokhar Jhinkpani
17Kasia Alias Surjabasa Tutugutu Jhinkpani
18Kelende Kelende Jhinkpani
19Kudapi Choya Jhinkpani
20Kuldiha Choya Jhinkpani
21Lokesai Jodapokhar Jhinkpani
22Matagutu Tutugutu Jhinkpani
23Nawaganw Nawagaon Jhinkpani
24Paharbhanga Asura Jhinkpani
25Raghunathpur Kelende Jhinkpani
26Sonapusi Kelende Jhinkpani
27Tirilpi Alias Kendpusi Kelende Jhinkpani
28Tutugutu 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Jhinkpani Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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