Jhinkpani Subdivision - West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Jhinkpani is an administrative subdivision in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Jhinkpani is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Jhinkpani, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 124 km², including 107.01 km² rural area and 17.10 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1043 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jhinkpani Subdivision
Jhinkpani Subdivision has a total of 29 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asura | Rural | Asura |
| 2 | Basahatu | Rural | Kudahatu |
| 3 | Beteya | Rural | Choya |
| 4 | Bingtopang | Rural | Tutugutu |
| 5 | Bistumpur | Rural | Kelende |
| 6 | Chandipi | Rural | Nawagaon |
| 7 | Chara Basa | Rural | Kudahatu |
| 8 | Chereyapahari | Rural | Choya |
| 9 | Choya | Rural | Choya |
| 10 | Dalki | Rural | Kudahatu |
| 11 | Gura | Rural | Nawagaon |
| 12 | Hathimanda | Rural | Asura |
| 13 | Hatnabera | Rural | Asura |
| 14 | Ichapur | Rural | Kelende |
| 15 | Indikuri | Rural | Tutugutu |
| 16 | Jorapokhar | Rural | Jodapokhar |
| 17 | Kelende | Rural | Kelende |
| 18 | Kudaahatu | Rural | Kudahatu |
| 19 | Kudapi | Rural | Choya |
| 20 | Kuldiha | Rural | Choya |
| 21 | Lokesai | Rural | Jodapokhar |
| 22 | Matagutu | Rural | Tutugutu |
| 23 | Nawagaon | Rural | Nawagaon |
| 24 | Paharbhanga | Rural | Asura |
| 25 | Raghunathpur | Rural | Kelende |
| 26 | Sonaposi | Rural | Kelende |
| 27 | Surjabasa | Rural | Tutugutu |
| 28 | Tirilpi | Rural | Kelende |
| 29 | Tutugutu | Rural | Tutugutu |
Population of Jhinkpani Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Jhinkpani Subdivision has a total population of 53,792 people, consisting of 26,320 males and 27,472 females. There are 10,910 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 433 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,792 | 40,724 | 13,068 |
| Male Population | 26,320 | 19,858 | 6,462 |
| Female Population | 27,472 | 20,866 | 6,606 |
| Total Households | 10,910 | 8,058 | 2,852 |
| Population Density | 433 / km² | 381 / km² | 764 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 25,988 literate people and 9,163 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,835 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 32,168 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,163 | 7,110 | 2,053 |
| Literate Population | 25,988 | 18,498 | 7,490 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,804 | 22,226 | 5,578 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,835 | 1,801 | 1,034 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 32,168 | 26,039 | 6,129 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.