All Information About Jama Subdistrict
Detailed information about Jama Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Jama is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Jama - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2674 |
| District | Dumka |
| Census Code 2011 | 2674 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 23 |
| Number of Villages | 320 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dumka (Code: 261) |
| Assembly Constituency | Jama (Code: 2153) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Jama | Lois Marandi ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jama Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
137,963
M: 69,621
F: 68,342 |
| Rural |
137,963
M: 69,621
F: 68,342 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 28,187
Population Distribution
Total: 137,963 (Male: 69,621, Female: 68,342)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,015 (Male: 11,620, Female: 11,395)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,069 (Male: 3,629, Female: 3,440)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 68,021 (Male: 33,903, Female: 34,118)
Literate Population
Total: 71,132 (Male: 44,239, Female: 26,893)
Illiterate Population
Total: 66,831 (Male: 25,382, Female: 41,449)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 69,123 (Male: 38,973, Female: 30,150)
Main Workers
Total: 15,648 (Male: 11,616, Female: 4,032)
Marginal Workers
Total: 53,475 (Male: 27,357, Female: 26,118)
Non-Workers
Total: 68,840 (Male: 30,648, Female: 38,192)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,100 (Male: 3,933, Female: 1,167)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,485 (Male: 3,048, Female: 1,437)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,094 (Male: 639, Female: 455)
- Other Workers: 4,969 (Male: 3,996, Female: 973)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 19,648 (Male: 9,413, Female: 10,235)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,488 (Male: 14,037, Female: 13,451)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,712 (Male: 635, Female: 1,077)
- Other Workers: 4,627 (Male: 3,272, Female: 1,355)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jama Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
137,963
M: 69,621
F: 68,342 |
| Rural |
137,963
M: 69,621
F: 68,342 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 28,187
Population Distribution
Total: 137,963 (Male: 69,621, Female: 68,342)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,015 (Male: 11,620, Female: 11,395)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,069 (Male: 3,629, Female: 3,440)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 68,021 (Male: 33,903, Female: 34,118)
Literate Population
Total: 71,132 (Male: 44,239, Female: 26,893)
Illiterate Population
Total: 66,831 (Male: 25,382, Female: 41,449)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 69,123 (Male: 38,973, Female: 30,150)
Main Workers
Total: 15,648 (Male: 11,616, Female: 4,032)
Marginal Workers
Total: 53,475 (Male: 27,357, Female: 26,118)
Non-Workers
Total: 68,840 (Male: 30,648, Female: 38,192)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,100 (Male: 3,933, Female: 1,167)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,485 (Male: 3,048, Female: 1,437)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,094 (Male: 639, Female: 455)
- Other Workers: 4,969 (Male: 3,996, Female: 973)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 19,648 (Male: 9,413, Female: 10,235)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,488 (Male: 14,037, Female: 13,451)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,712 (Male: 635, Female: 1,077)
- Other Workers: 4,627 (Male: 3,272, Female: 1,355)
Grampanchayat List of Jama Tehsil/Taluka
Jama Tehsil comprises 23 Gram Panchayats and 320 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Jama. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jama
Jama is located in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State, India.
Jama Tehsil has 320 villages.
Jama has a total of 23 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Jama is 137,963.
In Jama, there are 69,621 males and 68,342 females.
There are 23,015 children in Jama, comprising 11,620 males and 11,395 females.
In Jama, the literate population is 71,132 (44,239 males and 26,893 females). The illiterate population is 66,831 (25,382 males and 41,449 females).