Gurbandha Subdivision - East Singhbum, Jharkhand
Gurbandha is an administrative subdivision in the East Singhbum district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Gurbandha is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kokpara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 225 km², including 224.76 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 981 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gurbandha Subdivision
Gurbandha Subdivision has a total of 93 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akashchhinra | Rural | Banmakari |
| 2 | Angarpara | Rural | Angarpara |
| 3 | Arjunbera | Rural | Chingra |
| 4 | Asanbani | Rural | Forest Block |
| 5 | Asanbani | Rural | Guhiyapal |
| 6 | Bagjata | Rural | Bhalki |
| 7 | Baliya Poshi | Rural | Forest Block |
| 8 | Baljuri | Rural | Balijuri |
| 9 | Bangaon | Rural | Angarpara |
| 10 | Bankata | Rural | Angarpara |
| 11 | Banmakri | Rural | Banmakari |
| 12 | Bautiya | Rural | Murakati |
| 13 | Benagariya | Rural | Balijuri |
| 14 | Bera Pal | Rural | Balijuri |
| 15 | Bhakar | Rural | Singhpura |
| 16 | Bhalki | Rural | Bhalki |
| 17 | Bhurshan | Rural | Banmakari |
| 18 | Bhururbani | Rural | Murakati |
| 19 | Brindabani | Rural | Bankata |
| 20 | Chhenraghati Kashipal | Rural | Bahuliya |
| 21 | Chhota Hatidahar | Rural | Balijuri |
| 22 | Chokshol | Rural | Singhpura |
| 23 | Churyapahar | Rural | Murakati |
| 24 | Chuyashol | Rural | Murakati |
| 25 | Dongadah | Rural | Singhpura |
| 26 | Dumurbandi | Rural | Forest Block |
| 27 | Forest Block | Rural | Forest Block |
| 28 | Gaurangpur | Rural | Bankata |
| 29 | Gobraduma | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 30 | Gura | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 31 | Gurabanda | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 32 | Hariyan | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 33 | Hatidahar | Rural | Balijuri |
| 34 | Hetyapata | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 35 | Jambani | Rural | Angarpara |
| 36 | Jayghantpur | Rural | Chukripara |
| 37 | Jiyan | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 38 | Jordiha | Rural | Angarpara |
| 39 | Jualkata | Rural | Singhpura |
| 40 | Kadmapal | Rural | Angarpara |
| 41 | Kala Pathar | Rural | Angarpara |
| 42 | Kananluka | Rural | Bhalki |
| 43 | Kashiyabera | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 44 | Kayaspal | Rural | Angarpara |
| 45 | Kenduadiha | Rural | Brahmankundi |
| 46 | Kenduapal | Rural | Angarpara |
| 47 | Khariyabanda | Rural | Mohlishole |
| 48 | Khejurdari | Rural | Forest Block |
| 49 | Koima | Rural | Banmakari |
| 50 | Koreyamuhan Pal | Rural | Banmakari |
| 51 | Kukrajujha | Rural | Murakati |
| 52 | Kumrashol | Rural | Murakati |
| 53 | Kuriyan | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 54 | Larkabasa | Rural | Balijuri |
| 55 | Laupara | Rural | Murakati |
| 56 | Madhbhandar | Rural | Forest Block |
| 57 | Mahespur | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 58 | Makri | Rural | Singhpura |
| 59 | Manda | Rural | Angarpara |
| 60 | Matiyaldi | Rural | Angarpara |
| 61 | Morotaliya | Rural | Balijuri |
| 62 | Muchrishol | Rural | Gurabandha |
| 63 | Muchyasai | Rural | Banmakari |
| 64 | Murabani | Rural | Saakra |
| 65 | Murakati | Rural | Nutangarh |
| 66 | Murakati | Rural | Gamariya |
| 67 | Murathkura | Rural | Forest Block |
| 68 | Nagrapal | Rural | Singhpura |
| 69 | Naikanshol | Rural | Balijuri |
| 70 | Namulepa | Rural | Bhalki |
| 71 | Nekradangri | Rural | Angarpara |
| 72 | Nekrasholi | Rural | Forest Block |
| 73 | Noyadi | Rural | Balijuri |
| 74 | Paharpur | Rural | Angarpara |
| 75 | Paharpur | Rural | Murakati |
| 76 | Panrra Pathar | Rural | Balijuri |
| 77 | Paraspur | Rural | Singhpura |
| 78 | Phulkhuta | Rural | Singhpura |
| 79 | Pinrroshol | Rural | Angarpara |
| 80 | Punashya | Rural | Angarpara |
| 81 | Reruya | Rural | Forest Block |
| 82 | Ruyashol | Rural | Murakati |
| 83 | Shankshol | Rural | Balijuri |
| 84 | Singpura | Rural | Singhpura |
| 85 | Sonapet Pal | Rural | Banmakari |
| 86 | Subarnarekhandi | Rural | Banmakari |
| 87 | Subarnarekhandi Pal | Rural | Banmakari |
| 88 | Sunrgi | Rural | Bhalki |
| 89 | Swargachhinra | Rural | Sandra |
| 90 | Tal Pathar Para | Rural | Banmakari |
| 91 | Tentuldangra | Rural | Murakati |
| 92 | Upar Pathar Para | Rural | Banmakari |
| 93 | Urubera | Rural | Banmakari |
Population of Gurbandha Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Gurbandha Subdivision has a total population of 43,001 people, consisting of 21,703 males and 21,298 females. There are 9,176 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 191 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,001 | 43,001 | 0 |
| Male Population | 21,703 | 21,703 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,298 | 21,298 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,176 | 9,176 | 0 |
| Population Density | 191 / km² | 191 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 20,164 literate people and 6,372 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,433 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 28,634 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,372 | 6,372 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 20,164 | 20,164 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,837 | 22,837 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,433 | 1,433 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 28,634 | 28,634 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.