All Information About Shikaripara Subdistrict
Detailed information about Shikaripara Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Shikaripara is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Shikaripara - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2671 |
| District | Dumka |
| Census Code 2011 | 2671 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 22 |
| Number of Villages | 261 |
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 Shikaripara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
131,464
M: 65,723
F: 65,741 |
| Rural |
131,464
M: 65,723
F: 65,741 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 27,609
Population Distribution
Total: 131,464 (Male: 65,723, Female: 65,741)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,931 (Male: 11,650, Female: 11,281)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,035 (Male: 2,545, Female: 2,490)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 79,522 (Male: 39,143, Female: 40,379)
Literate Population
Total: 61,968 (Male: 37,037, Female: 24,931)
Illiterate Population
Total: 69,496 (Male: 28,686, Female: 40,810)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 57,175 (Male: 35,473, Female: 21,702)
Main Workers
Total: 26,199 (Male: 19,126, Female: 7,073)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,976 (Male: 16,347, Female: 14,629)
Non-Workers
Total: 74,289 (Male: 30,250, Female: 44,039)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,735 (Male: 7,174, Female: 2,561)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,269 (Male: 4,148, Female: 2,121)
- Household Industry Workers: 397 (Male: 306, Female: 91)
- Other Workers: 9,798 (Male: 7,498, Female: 2,300)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,094 (Male: 4,147, Female: 2,947)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,629 (Male: 8,924, Female: 9,705)
- Household Industry Workers: 734 (Male: 273, Female: 461)
- Other Workers: 4,519 (Male: 3,003, Female: 1,516)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Shikaripara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
131,464
M: 65,723
F: 65,741 |
| Rural |
131,464
M: 65,723
F: 65,741 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 27,609
Population Distribution
Total: 131,464 (Male: 65,723, Female: 65,741)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 22,931 (Male: 11,650, Female: 11,281)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,035 (Male: 2,545, Female: 2,490)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 79,522 (Male: 39,143, Female: 40,379)
Literate Population
Total: 61,968 (Male: 37,037, Female: 24,931)
Illiterate Population
Total: 69,496 (Male: 28,686, Female: 40,810)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 57,175 (Male: 35,473, Female: 21,702)
Main Workers
Total: 26,199 (Male: 19,126, Female: 7,073)
Marginal Workers
Total: 30,976 (Male: 16,347, Female: 14,629)
Non-Workers
Total: 74,289 (Male: 30,250, Female: 44,039)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,735 (Male: 7,174, Female: 2,561)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,269 (Male: 4,148, Female: 2,121)
- Household Industry Workers: 397 (Male: 306, Female: 91)
- Other Workers: 9,798 (Male: 7,498, Female: 2,300)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,094 (Male: 4,147, Female: 2,947)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,629 (Male: 8,924, Female: 9,705)
- Household Industry Workers: 734 (Male: 273, Female: 461)
- Other Workers: 4,519 (Male: 3,003, Female: 1,516)
Grampanchayat List of Shikaripara Tehsil/Taluka
Shikaripara Tehsil comprises 22 Gram Panchayats and 261 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Shikaripara. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shikaripara
Shikaripara is located in the Dumka District of Jharkhand State, India.
Shikaripara Tehsil has 261 villages.
Shikaripara has a total of 22 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Shikaripara is 131,464.
In Shikaripara, there are 65,723 males and 65,741 females.
There are 22,931 children in Shikaripara, comprising 11,650 males and 11,281 females.
In Shikaripara, the literate population is 61,968 (37,037 males and 24,931 females). The illiterate population is 69,496 (28,686 males and 40,810 females).