Purbi Singhbhum
Purbi Singhbhum is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Purbi Singhbhum is 3,562 km² including 3,373.63 km² rural area and 188.37 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Purbi Singhbhum has a population of 22,93,919 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,74,591 while rural population is 10,19,328. Purbi Singhbhum has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 644 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,76,931 houses in the district, including 2,58,771 urban houses and 2,18,160 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,609 villages in purbi singhbhum district.
The Purbi 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.
Potka is the largest subdivision in purbi singhbhum district covering area of 609.94 km² while Dhalbhumgarh is the smallest subdivision in purbi singhbhum district covering area of 178.77 km². Golmuri-Cum-Jugsalai is the most populous whereas Gurbandha is the least populous subdivision in purbi singhbhum district. There are 11 subdivisions in Purbi Singhbhum district. Here is the list of all Purbi Singhbhum Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Purbi Singhbhum District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baharagora | 352 | 1,53,051 |
| 2 | Boram | 279 | 69,013 |
| 3 | Chakulia | 429 | 1,25,116 |
| 4 | Dhalbhumgarh | 179 | 61,932 |
| 5 | Dumaria | 328 | 62,128 |
| 6 | Ghatshila | 348 | 1,29,905 |
| 7 | Golmuri Jugsalai | 353 | 12,60,201 |
| 8 | Gurbandha | 225 | 43,001 |
| 9 | Musabani | 239 | 1,07,084 |
| 10 | Patamda | 220 | 82,876 |
| 11 | Potka | 610 | 1,99,612 |
Population of Purbi Singhbhum District
The population of Purbi 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 Purbi 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 | 22,93,919 | 10,19,328 | 12,74,591 |
| Total Male Population | 11,76,902 | 5,14,498 | 6,62,404 |
| Total Female Population | 11,17,017 | 5,04,830 | 6,12,187 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,96,626 | 1,47,492 | 1,49,134 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,54,229 | 75,554 | 78,675 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,42,397 | 71,938 | 70,459 |
| Literate Population | 15,07,699 | 5,47,997 | 9,59,702 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,56,526 | 3,27,892 | 5,28,634 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,51,173 | 2,20,105 | 4,31,068 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,86,220 | 4,71,331 | 3,14,889 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,20,376 | 1,86,606 | 1,33,770 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,65,844 | 2,84,725 | 1,81,119 |
| Households | 4,76,931 | 2,18,160 | 2,58,771 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Purbi 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 | 1,11,414 | 44,771 | 66,643 |
| SC Male Population | 56,147 | 22,363 | 33,784 |
| SC Female Population | 55,267 | 22,408 | 32,859 |
| Total ST Population | 6,53,923 | 5,15,214 | 1,38,709 |
| ST Male Population | 3,25,989 | 2,56,760 | 69,229 |
| ST Female Population | 3,27,934 | 2,58,454 | 69,480 |
| Population Density | 644 / km² | 302 / km² | 6,766 / km² |