Musabani

Musabani is a Town and Subdivision in Purbi 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 Musabani Block (CD) is 02609. The total area of Musabani Subdivision is 239 km², which includes 221.43 km² of rural area and 17.93 km² of urban area. Musabani has a sex ratio of approximately 973 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Musabani Subdivision

Musabani Subdivision has a total of 45 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 Musabani Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bakra Gohla Musabani
2Bangora Paruliya Musabani
3Barajharnail Matigora Musabani
4Barhaniyan Surda Musabani
5Benashol Benashole Musabani
6Bhaduya Gohla Musabani
7Bhuiyaboro Kuilisuta Musabani
8Bikrampur Alias Mainjhariya Gohla Musabani
9Chakuliya Terenga Musabani
10Chapri Terenga Musabani
11Dhohni Dhobni Musabani
12Forest Block Forest Block Musabani
13Gohla Gohla Musabani
14Jadugora N/A Musabani
15Jamshol Meriya Musabani
16Kadamdi Surda Musabani
17Kakdaha Dhobni Musabani
18Karashol Paruliya Musabani
19Katsakra Kuilisuta Musabani
20Kendadi Terenga Musabani
21Koilisuta Kuilisuta Musabani
22Kulamara Matigora Musabani
23Kumirmuri Terenga Musabani
24Latiga Kuilisuta Musabani
25Laukeshra Meriya Musabani
26Merhiya Meriya Musabani
27Musabani N/A Musabani
28Netra Terenga Musabani
29Niranjan Kocha Paruliya Musabani
30Panduaboro Alias Bhandarboro Kuilisuta Musabani
31Paruliya Paruliya Musabani
32Patharghara Forest Block Musabani
33Patkita Forest Block Musabani
34Patnipal Kuilisuta Musabani
35Phuljhari Gohla Musabani
36Raypahari Dhobni Musabani
37Royam Murgaghutu Musabani
38Samaydi Forest Block Musabani
39Shsoaspur Matigora Musabani
40Sohada Benashole Musabani
41Sonagara Meriya Musabani
42Surda Surda Musabani
43Terenga Terenga Musabani
44Tilabani Surda Musabani
45Upar Banda Surda Musabani

Population of Musabani Subdivision

The population profile of Musabani 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 Musabani 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 1,07,084 57,486 49,598
Male Population 54,256 28,662 25,594
Female Population 52,828 28,824 24,004
Child Population (Age 0–6) 13,945 8,323 5,622
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,174 4,213 2,961
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,771 4,110 2,661
Literate Population 66,069 30,440 35,629
Literate Male Population 38,219 18,104 20,115
Literate Female Population 27,850 12,336 15,514
Illiterate Population 41,015 27,046 13,969
Illiterate Male Population 16,037 10,558 5,479
Illiterate Female Population 24,978 16,488 8,490
Total Households 22,480 12,075 10,405

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Musabani Subdivision is around 1,07,084 people. This includes 54,256 males and 52,828 females. Rural population is about 57,486 (28,662 males and 28,824 females), while urban population is nearly 49,598 (25,594 males and 24,004 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,945 of the population, with 7,174 boys and 6,771 girls. Rural areas have 8,323 children, and urban areas have about 5,622 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 66,069 literate people in Musabani Subdivision, including 38,219 literate males and 27,850 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 30,440 individuals and urban literacy covers around 35,629 people.
  • About 41,015 people in Musabani Subdivision are not literate, including 16,037 males and 24,978 females. Rural areas include 27,046 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 13,969 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 22,480 households, with 12,075 in villages and 10,405 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Musabani 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 5,904 1,537 4,367
SC Male Population 2,972 767 2,205
SC Female Population 2,932 770 2,162
Total ST Population 49,636 38,252 11,384
ST Male Population 24,627 18,866 5,761
ST Female Population 25,009 19,386 5,623
Population Density 447 / km² 260 / km² 2,766 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Musabani Subdivision is approximately 5,904 people, including 2,972 males and 2,932 females. Around 1,537 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,367 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Musabani Subdivision is about 49,636 people, including 24,627 males and 25,009 females. Around 38,252 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 11,384 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 447 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 260 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,766 people per sq. km.