All Information About Kathikund Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kathikund Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kathikund is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kathikund - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2670 |
| District | Dumka |
| Census Code 2011 | 2670 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 12 |
| Number of Villages | 197 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dumka (Code: 261) |
| Assembly Constituency | Shikaripara (Code: 2157) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Shikaripara | Alok Kumar Soren ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kathikund Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
71,458
M: 35,598
F: 35,860 |
| Rural |
71,458
M: 35,598
F: 35,860 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 14,973
Population Distribution
Total: 71,458 (Male: 35,598, Female: 35,860)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,841 (Male: 6,474, Female: 6,367)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,753 (Male: 920, Female: 833)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 45,406 (Male: 22,284, Female: 23,122)
Literate Population
Total: 31,703 (Male: 19,074, Female: 12,629)
Illiterate Population
Total: 39,755 (Male: 16,524, Female: 23,231)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 34,846 (Male: 19,764, Female: 15,082)
Main Workers
Total: 13,251 (Male: 9,339, Female: 3,912)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,595 (Male: 10,425, Female: 11,170)
Non-Workers
Total: 36,612 (Male: 15,834, Female: 20,778)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,368 (Male: 4,587, Female: 1,781)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,309 (Male: 2,880, Female: 1,429)
- Household Industry Workers: 489 (Male: 337, Female: 152)
- Other Workers: 2,085 (Male: 1,535, Female: 550)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,223 (Male: 2,789, Female: 3,434)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,493 (Male: 6,534, Female: 6,959)
- Household Industry Workers: 780 (Male: 315, Female: 465)
- Other Workers: 1,099 (Male: 787, Female: 312)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kathikund Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
71,458
M: 35,598
F: 35,860 |
| Rural |
71,458
M: 35,598
F: 35,860 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 14,973
Population Distribution
Total: 71,458 (Male: 35,598, Female: 35,860)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,841 (Male: 6,474, Female: 6,367)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,753 (Male: 920, Female: 833)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 45,406 (Male: 22,284, Female: 23,122)
Literate Population
Total: 31,703 (Male: 19,074, Female: 12,629)
Illiterate Population
Total: 39,755 (Male: 16,524, Female: 23,231)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 34,846 (Male: 19,764, Female: 15,082)
Main Workers
Total: 13,251 (Male: 9,339, Female: 3,912)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,595 (Male: 10,425, Female: 11,170)
Non-Workers
Total: 36,612 (Male: 15,834, Female: 20,778)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,368 (Male: 4,587, Female: 1,781)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,309 (Male: 2,880, Female: 1,429)
- Household Industry Workers: 489 (Male: 337, Female: 152)
- Other Workers: 2,085 (Male: 1,535, Female: 550)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,223 (Male: 2,789, Female: 3,434)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,493 (Male: 6,534, Female: 6,959)
- Household Industry Workers: 780 (Male: 315, Female: 465)
- Other Workers: 1,099 (Male: 787, Female: 312)
Grampanchayat List of Kathikund Tehsil/Taluka
Kathikund Tehsil comprises 12 Gram Panchayats and 197 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kathikund. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kathikund
Kathikund is located in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State, India.
Kathikund Tehsil has 197 villages.
Kathikund has a total of 12 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kathikund is 71,458.
In Kathikund, there are 35,598 males and 35,860 females.
There are 12,841 children in Kathikund, comprising 6,474 males and 6,367 females.
In Kathikund, the literate population is 31,703 (19,074 males and 12,629 females). The illiterate population is 39,755 (16,524 males and 23,231 females).