Namkum
Namkum is a Town and Subdivision in Ranchi 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 Namkum Block (CD) is 02690. The total area of Namkum Subdivision is 496 km², which includes 482.66 km² of rural area and 13.70 km² of urban area. Namkum has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Namkum Subdivision
Namkum Subdivision has a total of 99 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 Namkum Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ara | Aara | Namkum |
2 | Arma | Kutiyatu | Namkum (7 km) |
3 | Banda | Sodag | Namkum |
4 | Bandua | Bandhuwa | Namkum |
5 | Baram | Baram | Namkum |
6 | Bargarwa | Bargawan | Namkum |
7 | Barguttu | Hardag | Namkum |
8 | Bumru | Hudwa | Namkum |
9 | Bundubera | Bandhuwa | Namkum |
10 | Butiyo | Bandhuwa | Namkum |
11 | Chand | Hardag | Namkum |
12 | Chandaghasi | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
13 | Chene | Rampur | Namkum |
14 | Chitir | Hardag | Namkum |
15 | Churu | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
16 | Darjitorar | Hardag | Namkum |
17 | Dewgain | Hudwa | Namkum |
18 | Dundigarha | Hudwa | Namkum |
19 | Dundu | Hardag | Namkum |
20 | Dungri | Dungri | Namkum |
21 | Ganrke | Sidroll | Namkum |
22 | Garhkhatanga | Lalkhatanga | Namkum |
23 | Garsul | Sodag | Namkum |
24 | Ghuthiya | Sodag | Namkum |
25 | Gobindpur | Lalkhatanga | Namkum |
26 | Gundu | Dungri | Namkum |
27 | Guniyadih | Hudwa | Namkum |
28 | Hahap | Hahap | Namkum |
29 | Hajam | Hudwa | Namkum |
30 | Haratu | Silway | Namkum |
31 | Harbul | Rampur | Namkum |
32 | Hardag | Hardag | Namkum |
33 | Harhap | Mahilong | Namkum |
34 | Hatia | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
35 | Heslatoli | Lali | Namkum |
36 | Hethdahu | Sodag | Namkum |
37 | Hethu | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
38 | Hoenjan | Dungri | Namkum |
39 | Huanghatu | Huwanghatu | Namkum |
40 | Huringdag | Sodag | Namkum |
41 | Hurua | Hudwa | Namkum |
42 | Huthundu | Sithio | Namkum |
43 | Ithe | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
44 | Jamchuan | Rampur | Namkum |
45 | Jamgain | Sodag | Namkum |
46 | Jaratoli | Dungri | Namkum |
47 | Jareya | Rampur | Namkum |
48 | Jojosiring | Sithio | Namkum |
49 | Jorar | Dungri | Namkum |
50 | Jordag | Kutiyatu | Namkum |
51 | Kachbang | Lalkhatanga | Namkum |
52 | Kakra | Huwanghatu | Namkum |
53 | Karkata | Hudwa | Namkum |
54 | Kewali | Sidroll | Namkum |
55 | Kharsidag | Lalkhatanga | Namkum |
56 | Khijri | Khijri | Namkum |
57 | Kiski | Dungri | Namkum |
58 | Koenribera | Hahap | Namkum |
59 | Kolad | Bandhuwa | Namkum |
60 | Kudagara | Lali | Namkum |
61 | Kute Toli | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
62 | Kutiatu | Kutiyatu | Namkum |
63 | Lali | Lali | Namkum |
64 | Lalkhatanga | Lalkhatanga | Namkum |
65 | Lodhma | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
66 | Mahilong | Mahilong | Namkum |
67 | Malti | Kutiyatu | Namkum |
68 | Mangubadh | Lalkhatanga | Namkum |
69 | Mariyatu | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
70 | Merha | Hudwa | Namkum |
71 | Nachaldag | Bandhuwa | Namkum |
72 | Nichitpur Raydih | Hudwa | Namkum |
73 | Oberiya | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
74 | Palandu | Sidroll | Namkum |
75 | Pindarkam | Kutiyatu | Namkum |
76 | Pindarkom | Sithio | Namkum |
77 | Rampur | Rampur | Namkum |
78 | Rurungkocha | Bandhuwa | Namkum |
79 | Saheda | Hudwa | Namkum |
80 | Sahera | Kutiyatu | Namkum |
81 | Saparom | Hahap | Namkum |
82 | Sarwal | Hahap | Namkum |
83 | Sidraul | Sidroll | Namkum |
84 | Siladon | Hardag | Namkum |
85 | Silwai | Silway | Ranchi |
86 | Singarsarai | Huwanghatu | Namkum |
87 | Siri | Hudwa | Namkum |
88 | Sithia | Sithio | Namkum |
89 | Sohdag | Sodag | Namkum |
90 | Sorha | Dungri | Namkum |
91 | Sukurhuttu | Hardag | Namkum |
92 | Tanko | Chandaghasi | Namkum |
93 | Tati | N/A | Namkum |
94 | Tetri | Kutiyatu | Namkum |
95 | Tumbaguttu | Khijri | Namkum |
96 | Tunju | Bandhuwa | Namkum |
97 | Ulatu | Huwanghatu | Namkum |
98 | Ulidih | Hahap | Namkum |
99 | Upardahu | Sodag | Namkum |
Population of Namkum Subdivision
The population profile of Namkum 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 Namkum 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 | 1,45,841 | 1,18,002 | 27,839 |
Male Population | 74,142 | 59,330 | 14,812 |
Female Population | 71,699 | 58,672 | 13,027 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,814 | 17,463 | 3,351 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,493 | 8,730 | 1,763 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,321 | 8,733 | 1,588 |
Literate Population | 92,166 | 70,666 | 21,500 |
Literate Male Population | 52,751 | 40,515 | 12,236 |
Literate Female Population | 39,415 | 30,151 | 9,264 |
Illiterate Population | 53,675 | 47,336 | 6,339 |
Illiterate Male Population | 21,391 | 18,815 | 2,576 |
Illiterate Female Population | 32,284 | 28,521 | 3,763 |
Total Households | 28,756 | 23,299 | 5,457 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Namkum Subdivision is around 1,45,841 people. This includes 74,142 males and 71,699 females. Rural population is about 1,18,002 (59,330 males and 58,672 females), while urban population is nearly 27,839 (14,812 males and 13,027 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 20,814 of the population, with 10,493 boys and 10,321 girls. Rural areas have 17,463 children, and urban areas have about 3,351 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 92,166 literate people in Namkum Subdivision, including 52,751 literate males and 39,415 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 70,666 individuals and urban literacy covers around 21,500 people.
- About 53,675 people in Namkum Subdivision are not literate, including 21,391 males and 32,284 females. Rural areas include 47,336 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,339 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 28,756 households, with 23,299 in villages and 5,457 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Namkum 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 | 7,496 | 6,502 | 994 |
SC Male Population | 3,867 | 3,317 | 550 |
SC Female Population | 3,629 | 3,185 | 444 |
Total ST Population | 87,472 | 80,841 | 6,631 |
ST Male Population | 43,506 | 40,128 | 3,378 |
ST Female Population | 43,966 | 40,713 | 3,253 |
Population Density | 294 / km² | 245 / km² | 2,032 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Namkum Subdivision is approximately 7,496 people, including 3,867 males and 3,629 females. Around 6,502 people live in rural parts. Nearly 994 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Namkum Subdivision is about 87,472 people, including 43,506 males and 43,966 females. Around 80,841 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,631 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 294 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 245 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,032 people per sq. km.