All Information About Balumath Subdistrict
Detailed information about Balumath Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Balumath is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Latehar District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Balumath - बालूमाथ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2640 |
| District | Latehar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2640 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 18 |
| Number of Villages | 67 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Chatra (Code: 259) |
| Assembly Constituency | Latehar (Code: 2142) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Latehar | Prakash Ram ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Balumath Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
89,012
M: 45,313
F: 43,699 |
| Rural |
89,012
M: 45,313
F: 43,699 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 15,972
Population Distribution
Total: 89,012 (Male: 45,313, Female: 43,699)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,714 (Male: 8,551, Female: 8,163)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,535 (Male: 10,877, Female: 10,658)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 24,301 (Male: 12,226, Female: 12,075)
Literate Population
Total: 42,095 (Male: 25,189, Female: 16,906)
Illiterate Population
Total: 46,917 (Male: 20,124, Female: 26,793)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 37,494 (Male: 22,340, Female: 15,154)
Main Workers
Total: 15,555 (Male: 12,059, Female: 3,496)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,939 (Male: 10,281, Female: 11,658)
Non-Workers
Total: 51,518 (Male: 22,973, Female: 28,545)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,895 (Male: 6,266, Female: 1,629)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,812 (Male: 1,904, Female: 908)
- Household Industry Workers: 416 (Male: 177, Female: 239)
- Other Workers: 4,432 (Male: 3,712, Female: 720)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,608 (Male: 3,210, Female: 4,398)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,097 (Male: 5,076, Female: 6,021)
- Household Industry Workers: 423 (Male: 194, Female: 229)
- Other Workers: 2,811 (Male: 1,801, Female: 1,010)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Balumath Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
89,012
M: 45,313
F: 43,699 |
| Rural |
89,012
M: 45,313
F: 43,699 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 15,972
Population Distribution
Total: 89,012 (Male: 45,313, Female: 43,699)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,714 (Male: 8,551, Female: 8,163)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 21,535 (Male: 10,877, Female: 10,658)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 24,301 (Male: 12,226, Female: 12,075)
Literate Population
Total: 42,095 (Male: 25,189, Female: 16,906)
Illiterate Population
Total: 46,917 (Male: 20,124, Female: 26,793)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 37,494 (Male: 22,340, Female: 15,154)
Main Workers
Total: 15,555 (Male: 12,059, Female: 3,496)
Marginal Workers
Total: 21,939 (Male: 10,281, Female: 11,658)
Non-Workers
Total: 51,518 (Male: 22,973, Female: 28,545)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 7,895 (Male: 6,266, Female: 1,629)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,812 (Male: 1,904, Female: 908)
- Household Industry Workers: 416 (Male: 177, Female: 239)
- Other Workers: 4,432 (Male: 3,712, Female: 720)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,608 (Male: 3,210, Female: 4,398)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,097 (Male: 5,076, Female: 6,021)
- Household Industry Workers: 423 (Male: 194, Female: 229)
- Other Workers: 2,811 (Male: 1,801, Female: 1,010)
Grampanchayat List of Balumath Tehsil/Taluka
Balumath Tehsil comprises 18 Gram Panchayats and 67 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Balumath. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.