All Information About Masalia Subdistrict
Detailed information about Masalia Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Masalia is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Masalia - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2675 |
| District | Dumka |
| Census Code 2011 | 2675 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 21 |
| Number of Villages | 317 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dumka (Code: 261) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dumka (Code: 2152) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dumka | Basant Soren ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Masalia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
124,554
M: 62,828
F: 61,726 |
| Rural |
124,554
M: 62,828
F: 61,726 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 26,837
Population Distribution
Total: 124,554 (Male: 62,828, Female: 61,726)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,146 (Male: 10,299, Female: 9,847)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,348 (Male: 3,194, Female: 3,154)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 72,966 (Male: 36,330, Female: 36,636)
Literate Population
Total: 64,374 (Male: 39,177, Female: 25,197)
Illiterate Population
Total: 60,180 (Male: 23,651, Female: 36,529)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,148 (Male: 36,400, Female: 28,748)
Main Workers
Total: 17,980 (Male: 12,884, Female: 5,096)
Marginal Workers
Total: 47,168 (Male: 23,516, Female: 23,652)
Non-Workers
Total: 59,406 (Male: 26,428, Female: 32,978)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,964 (Male: 5,023, Female: 1,941)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,950 (Male: 3,909, Female: 2,041)
- Household Industry Workers: 824 (Male: 548, Female: 276)
- Other Workers: 4,242 (Male: 3,404, Female: 838)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 14,258 (Male: 7,518, Female: 6,740)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,269 (Male: 12,592, Female: 14,677)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,502 (Male: 714, Female: 788)
- Other Workers: 4,139 (Male: 2,692, Female: 1,447)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Masalia Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
124,554
M: 62,828
F: 61,726 |
| Rural |
124,554
M: 62,828
F: 61,726 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 26,837
Population Distribution
Total: 124,554 (Male: 62,828, Female: 61,726)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,146 (Male: 10,299, Female: 9,847)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,348 (Male: 3,194, Female: 3,154)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 72,966 (Male: 36,330, Female: 36,636)
Literate Population
Total: 64,374 (Male: 39,177, Female: 25,197)
Illiterate Population
Total: 60,180 (Male: 23,651, Female: 36,529)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 65,148 (Male: 36,400, Female: 28,748)
Main Workers
Total: 17,980 (Male: 12,884, Female: 5,096)
Marginal Workers
Total: 47,168 (Male: 23,516, Female: 23,652)
Non-Workers
Total: 59,406 (Male: 26,428, Female: 32,978)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,964 (Male: 5,023, Female: 1,941)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,950 (Male: 3,909, Female: 2,041)
- Household Industry Workers: 824 (Male: 548, Female: 276)
- Other Workers: 4,242 (Male: 3,404, Female: 838)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 14,258 (Male: 7,518, Female: 6,740)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,269 (Male: 12,592, Female: 14,677)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,502 (Male: 714, Female: 788)
- Other Workers: 4,139 (Male: 2,692, Female: 1,447)
Grampanchayat List of Masalia Tehsil/Taluka
Masalia Tehsil comprises 21 Gram Panchayats and 317 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Masalia. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Masalia
Masalia is located in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State, India.
Masalia Tehsil has 317 villages.
Masalia has a total of 21 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Masalia is 124,554.
In Masalia, there are 62,828 males and 61,726 females.
There are 20,146 children in Masalia, comprising 10,299 males and 9,847 females.
In Masalia, the literate population is 64,374 (39,177 males and 25,197 females). The illiterate population is 60,180 (23,651 males and 36,529 females).