Kumardungi Subdivision - West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Kumardungi 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. Kumardungi is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kendposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 294 km², including 294.01 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1031 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kumardungi Subdivision
Kumardungi Subdivision has a total of 60 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 | Amda | Rural | Bhonda |
| 2 | Andhari | Rural | Andhari |
| 3 | Angardiha | Rural | Baihatu |
| 4 | Baida | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 5 | Baihatu | Rural | Baihatu |
| 6 | Balidaskan | Rural | Andhari |
| 7 | Bankdhar | Rural | Andhari |
| 8 | Bara Jambani | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 9 | Bara Mundui | Rural | Bedamundui |
| 10 | Bara Raikaman | Rural | Chhota Raikaman |
| 11 | Baralunti | Rural | Bedamundui |
| 12 | Barusai | Rural | Barusai |
| 13 | Bhonda | Rural | Bhonda |
| 14 | Buhrasai | Rural | Barusai |
| 15 | Champila | Rural | Andhari |
| 16 | Chandbuniya | Rural | Barusai |
| 17 | Chhota Jambani | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 18 | Chhota Lunti | Rural | Chhota Raikaman |
| 19 | Chhota Raikaman | Rural | Chhota Raikaman |
| 20 | Chiriagot | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 21 | Chokri | Rural | Kumirta |
| 22 | Dhansari | Rural | Bhonda |
| 23 | Dhouri | Rural | Bedamundui |
| 24 | Dirigo | Rural | Chhota Raikaman |
| 25 | Gandkida | Rural | Andhari |
| 26 | Gotsereng | Rural | Andhari |
| 27 | Haldi Pokhar | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 28 | Itar | Rural | Bhonda |
| 29 | Jaldiha | Rural | Kumirta |
| 30 | Jamuda | Rural | Bedamundui |
| 31 | Jauraposi | Rural | Kumirta |
| 32 | Jibasai | Rural | Baihatu |
| 33 | Jojohatu | Rural | Baihatu |
| 34 | Kadamdiha | Rural | Bedamundui |
| 35 | Khandkhori | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 36 | Kharbandh | Rural | Kumardungi |
| 37 | Kokarkata | Rural | Chhota Raikaman |
| 38 | Kudahatu | Rural | Baihatu |
| 39 | Kulaoa | Rural | Andhari |
| 40 | Kumardungi | Rural | Kumardungi |
| 41 | Kumirta | Rural | Kumirta |
| 42 | Kundiadhar | Rural | Bhonda |
| 43 | Kunkalpi | Rural | Barusai |
| 44 | Lakhamposi | Rural | Baihatu |
| 45 | Mahuldiha | Rural | Bedamundui |
| 46 | Naranga | Rural | Bhonda |
| 47 | Parhamsada | Rural | Chhota Raikaman |
| 48 | Patarhatu | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 49 | Pokharia | Rural | Kumirta |
| 50 | Putkarsai | Rural | Bedamundui |
| 51 | Ralibera | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 52 | Ratnasai | Rural | Khandkhori |
| 53 | Sarbil | Rural | Kumardungi |
| 54 | Serbinja | Rural | Kumardungi |
| 55 | Tangar | Rural | Kumirta |
| 56 | Tiyaposi | Rural | Baihatu |
| 57 | Tuntakata | Rural | Baihatu |
| 58 | Ulihatu | Rural | Barusai |
| 59 | Unduda | Rural | Chhota Raikaman |
| 60 | Ushambir | Rural | Khandkhori |
Population of Kumardungi Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kumardungi Subdivision has a total population of 55,352 people, consisting of 27,253 males and 28,099 females. There are 11,057 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 188 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,352 | 55,352 | 0 |
| Male Population | 27,253 | 27,253 | 0 |
| Female Population | 28,099 | 28,099 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,057 | 11,057 | 0 |
| Population Density | 188 / km² | 188 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 22,378 literate people and 10,653 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,227 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 41,928 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) | 10,653 | 10,653 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22,378 | 22,378 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,974 | 32,974 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,227 | 1,227 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 41,928 | 41,928 | 0 |
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.