Chama

Chama is a village located in Kanke subdivision of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kanke (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Ranchi. As per 2009 stats, Badhu is the gram panchayat of Chama village.

Here you can discover what makes Chama unique in its vibrant Kanke-Ranchi region. You’ll see Chama’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chama is 373516. The village spans a total geographical area of 260 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 834006. Kanke is nearest town to Chama village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Chama village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanke Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chama

Population of Chama

According to the 2011 Census, Chama has a total population of about 1,065, with approximately 534 males and 531 females. The sex ratio is around 994 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 958. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.17%, with male literacy at about 58.61% and female literacy near 37.66%. There are around 222 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chama

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

Nearby Villages of Chama

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chama