Gurma

Gurma is a village located in Ichagarh subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Ichagarh (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Sarikela-kharswana. As per 2009 stats, Nadisai is the gram panchayat of Gurma village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gurma is 378963. The village spans a total geographical area of 102 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832403. Ichagarh is nearest town to Gurma village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gurma 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 Ichagarh 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 Gurma

Population of Gurma

According to the 2011 Census, Gurma has a total population of about 351, with approximately 177 males and 174 females. The sex ratio is around 983 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 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 130. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.01%, with male literacy at about 65.54% and female literacy near 28.16%. There are around 84 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gurma's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gurma

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

Nearby Villages of Gurma

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurma