All Information About Tantnagar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Tantnagar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Tantnagar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Tantnagar - तांतनगर |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2740 |
| District | West Singhbhum |
| Census Code 2011 | 2740 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 76 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Singhbhum (Code: 272) |
| Assembly Constituency | Majhganon (Code: 2219) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Majhganon | Niral Purty ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tantnagar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
63,910
M: 31,480
F: 32,430 |
| Rural |
63,910
M: 31,480
F: 32,430 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 12,374
Population Distribution
Total: 63,910 (Male: 31,480, Female: 32,430)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 11,133 (Male: 5,712, Female: 5,421)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 767 (Male: 376, Female: 391)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 48,811 (Male: 24,032, Female: 24,779)
Literate Population
Total: 30,903 (Male: 18,430, Female: 12,473)
Illiterate Population
Total: 33,007 (Male: 13,050, Female: 19,957)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 32,674 (Male: 16,236, Female: 16,438)
Main Workers
Total: 17,750 (Male: 11,201, Female: 6,549)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,924 (Male: 5,035, Female: 9,889)
Non-Workers
Total: 31,236 (Male: 15,244, Female: 15,992)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,353 (Male: 7,680, Female: 3,673)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,124 (Male: 1,913, Female: 2,211)
- Household Industry Workers: 423 (Male: 247, Female: 176)
- Other Workers: 1,850 (Male: 1,361, Female: 489)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,989 (Male: 2,360, Female: 3,629)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,326 (Male: 2,319, Female: 6,007)
- Household Industry Workers: 186 (Male: 75, Female: 111)
- Other Workers: 423 (Male: 281, Female: 142)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tantnagar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
63,910
M: 31,480
F: 32,430 |
| Rural |
63,910
M: 31,480
F: 32,430 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 12,374
Population Distribution
Total: 63,910 (Male: 31,480, Female: 32,430)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 11,133 (Male: 5,712, Female: 5,421)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 767 (Male: 376, Female: 391)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 48,811 (Male: 24,032, Female: 24,779)
Literate Population
Total: 30,903 (Male: 18,430, Female: 12,473)
Illiterate Population
Total: 33,007 (Male: 13,050, Female: 19,957)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 32,674 (Male: 16,236, Female: 16,438)
Main Workers
Total: 17,750 (Male: 11,201, Female: 6,549)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,924 (Male: 5,035, Female: 9,889)
Non-Workers
Total: 31,236 (Male: 15,244, Female: 15,992)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,353 (Male: 7,680, Female: 3,673)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,124 (Male: 1,913, Female: 2,211)
- Household Industry Workers: 423 (Male: 247, Female: 176)
- Other Workers: 1,850 (Male: 1,361, Female: 489)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,989 (Male: 2,360, Female: 3,629)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,326 (Male: 2,319, Female: 6,007)
- Household Industry Workers: 186 (Male: 75, Female: 111)
- Other Workers: 423 (Male: 281, Female: 142)
Grampanchayat List of Tantnagar Tehsil/Taluka
Tantnagar Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 76 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Tantnagar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tantnagar
Tantnagar is located in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand State, India.
Tantnagar Tehsil has 76 villages.
Tantnagar has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Tantnagar is 63,910.
In Tantnagar, there are 31,480 males and 32,430 females.
There are 11,133 children in Tantnagar, comprising 5,712 males and 5,421 females.
In Tantnagar, the literate population is 30,903 (18,430 males and 12,473 females). The illiterate population is 33,007 (13,050 males and 19,957 females).