Forest Block

Forest Block is a village located in Gurbandha subdivision of Purbi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 26km away from district headquarter Gurubhandha. Gurubhandha is the sub-district headquarter of Forest Block village. As per 2009 stats, Forest Block village is also a gram panchayat.

Forest Block has its own place in the vibrant Purbi Singhbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Forest Block

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Forest Block is 364167. The village spans a total geographical area of 4013 hectares. Gurbandha is nearest town to Forest Block village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Forest Block

Below is a concise population overview of Forest Block as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,205 616 589
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 186 99 87
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,194 607 587
Literate Population 597 351 246
Illiterate Population 608 265 343

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Forest Block village:

  • The total population of Forest Block village is around 1,205, including approximately 616 males and 589 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 186 children aged 0–6 years in Forest Block village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Forest Block village has 1,194 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Forest Block village is about 49.54%, with male literacy at 56.98% and female literacy at 41.77%.
  • There are around 247 households in Forest Block village.

Connectivity of Forest Block

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Forest Block

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

Nekrasholi Murakati Murathkura Dumurbandi Khejurdari Phulkhuta Bhakar Makri Paraspur Chokshol Singpura

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Block

Where is Forest Block located?
Forest Block village is situated in Gurbandha Subdivision, within the Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Forest Block?
Forest Block serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Forest Block is 1,205, with 616 males and 589 females.
How many households are there in Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Forest Block village has a total of 247 households.
What is the literacy rate in Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Forest Block is 49.54%. The male literacy rate is 56.98%, while the female literacy rate is 41.77%.