Kuju

Kuju is a village located in Gobindpur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Rajnagar (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Sarikela-kharswana. As per 2009 stats, Kuju village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kuju unique in its vibrant Gobindpur-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Kuju’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 Kuju

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kuju is 379679. The village spans a total geographical area of 591 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833201. Gobindpur is nearest town to Kuju village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kuju 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 Saraikella Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kuju

Population of Kuju

According to the 2011 Census, Kuju has a total population of about 1,225, with approximately 614 males and 611 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 214 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 483. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.90%, with male literacy at about 63.03% and female literacy near 42.72%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kuju's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kuju

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

Nearby Villages of Kuju

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuju