All Information About Meherma Subdistrict
Detailed information about Meherma Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Meherma is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Godda District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Meherma - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2555 |
| District | Godda |
| Census Code 2011 | 2555 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 23 |
| Number of Villages | 212 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Godda (Code: 263) |
| Assembly Constituency | Mahagama (Code: 2168) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Mahagama | Deepika Pandey Singh ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Meherma Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
146,325
M: 76,588
F: 69,737 |
| Rural |
146,325
M: 76,588
F: 69,737 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 27,523
Population Distribution
Total: 146,325 (Male: 76,588, Female: 69,737)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 28,822 (Male: 14,704, Female: 14,118)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 22,253 (Male: 11,611, Female: 10,642)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 13,451 (Male: 6,797, Female: 6,654)
Literate Population
Total: 65,788 (Male: 40,865, Female: 24,923)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,537 (Male: 35,723, Female: 44,814)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,845 (Male: 37,408, Female: 19,437)
Main Workers
Total: 20,369 (Male: 16,115, Female: 4,254)
Marginal Workers
Total: 36,476 (Male: 21,293, Female: 15,183)
Non-Workers
Total: 89,480 (Male: 39,180, Female: 50,300)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,417 (Male: 4,651, Female: 766)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,888 (Male: 6,547, Female: 2,341)
- Household Industry Workers: 647 (Male: 475, Female: 172)
- Other Workers: 5,417 (Male: 4,442, Female: 975)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,039 (Male: 3,027, Female: 2,012)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,086 (Male: 15,920, Female: 12,166)
- Household Industry Workers: 734 (Male: 409, Female: 325)
- Other Workers: 2,617 (Male: 1,937, Female: 680)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Meherma Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
146,325
M: 76,588
F: 69,737 |
| Rural |
146,325
M: 76,588
F: 69,737 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 27,523
Population Distribution
Total: 146,325 (Male: 76,588, Female: 69,737)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 28,822 (Male: 14,704, Female: 14,118)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 22,253 (Male: 11,611, Female: 10,642)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 13,451 (Male: 6,797, Female: 6,654)
Literate Population
Total: 65,788 (Male: 40,865, Female: 24,923)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,537 (Male: 35,723, Female: 44,814)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,845 (Male: 37,408, Female: 19,437)
Main Workers
Total: 20,369 (Male: 16,115, Female: 4,254)
Marginal Workers
Total: 36,476 (Male: 21,293, Female: 15,183)
Non-Workers
Total: 89,480 (Male: 39,180, Female: 50,300)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,417 (Male: 4,651, Female: 766)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,888 (Male: 6,547, Female: 2,341)
- Household Industry Workers: 647 (Male: 475, Female: 172)
- Other Workers: 5,417 (Male: 4,442, Female: 975)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,039 (Male: 3,027, Female: 2,012)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,086 (Male: 15,920, Female: 12,166)
- Household Industry Workers: 734 (Male: 409, Female: 325)
- Other Workers: 2,617 (Male: 1,937, Female: 680)
Grampanchayat List of Meherma Tehsil/Taluka
Meherma Tehsil comprises 23 Gram Panchayats and 212 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Meherma. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meherma
Meherma is located in the Godda District of Jharkhand State, India.
Meherma Tehsil has 212 villages.
Meherma has a total of 23 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Meherma is 146,325.
In Meherma, there are 76,588 males and 69,737 females.
There are 28,822 children in Meherma, comprising 14,704 males and 14,118 females.
In Meherma, the literate population is 65,788 (40,865 males and 24,923 females). The illiterate population is 80,537 (35,723 males and 44,814 females).