All Information About Saraiyahat Subdistrict
Detailed information about Saraiyahat Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Saraiyahat is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Saraiyahat - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2666 |
| District | Dumka |
| Census Code 2011 | 2666 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 25 |
| Number of Villages | 352 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Godda (Code: 263) |
| Assembly Constituency | Poreyahat (Code: 2169) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Poreyahat | Pradeep Yadav ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Saraiyahat Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
156,291
M: 80,535
F: 75,756 |
| Rural |
156,291
M: 80,535
F: 75,756 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 31,370
Population Distribution
Total: 156,291 (Male: 80,535, Female: 75,756)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 27,416 (Male: 14,109, Female: 13,307)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 14,191 (Male: 7,372, Female: 6,819)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,050 (Male: 13,899, Female: 14,151)
Literate Population
Total: 75,591 (Male: 46,721, Female: 28,870)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,700 (Male: 33,814, Female: 46,886)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 76,420 (Male: 43,677, Female: 32,743)
Main Workers
Total: 37,024 (Male: 26,969, Female: 10,055)
Marginal Workers
Total: 39,396 (Male: 16,708, Female: 22,688)
Non-Workers
Total: 79,871 (Male: 36,858, Female: 43,013)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,118 (Male: 10,284, Female: 2,834)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,768 (Male: 10,265, Female: 5,503)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,924 (Male: 1,432, Female: 492)
- Other Workers: 6,214 (Male: 4,988, Female: 1,226)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,519 (Male: 4,326, Female: 6,193)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,068 (Male: 10,294, Female: 14,774)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,388 (Male: 509, Female: 879)
- Other Workers: 2,421 (Male: 1,579, Female: 842)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Saraiyahat Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
156,291
M: 80,535
F: 75,756 |
| Rural |
156,291
M: 80,535
F: 75,756 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 31,370
Population Distribution
Total: 156,291 (Male: 80,535, Female: 75,756)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 27,416 (Male: 14,109, Female: 13,307)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 14,191 (Male: 7,372, Female: 6,819)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,050 (Male: 13,899, Female: 14,151)
Literate Population
Total: 75,591 (Male: 46,721, Female: 28,870)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,700 (Male: 33,814, Female: 46,886)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 76,420 (Male: 43,677, Female: 32,743)
Main Workers
Total: 37,024 (Male: 26,969, Female: 10,055)
Marginal Workers
Total: 39,396 (Male: 16,708, Female: 22,688)
Non-Workers
Total: 79,871 (Male: 36,858, Female: 43,013)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,118 (Male: 10,284, Female: 2,834)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,768 (Male: 10,265, Female: 5,503)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,924 (Male: 1,432, Female: 492)
- Other Workers: 6,214 (Male: 4,988, Female: 1,226)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,519 (Male: 4,326, Female: 6,193)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,068 (Male: 10,294, Female: 14,774)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,388 (Male: 509, Female: 879)
- Other Workers: 2,421 (Male: 1,579, Female: 842)
Grampanchayat List of Saraiyahat Tehsil/Taluka
Saraiyahat Tehsil comprises 25 Gram Panchayats and 352 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Saraiyahat. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saraiyahat
Saraiyahat is located in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State, India.
Saraiyahat Tehsil has 352 villages.
Saraiyahat has a total of 25 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Saraiyahat is 156,291.
In Saraiyahat, there are 80,535 males and 75,756 females.
There are 27,416 children in Saraiyahat, comprising 14,109 males and 13,307 females.
In Saraiyahat, the literate population is 75,591 (46,721 males and 28,870 females). The illiterate population is 80,700 (33,814 males and 46,886 females).