All Information About Tonto Subdistrict
Detailed information about Tonto Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Tonto is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Tonto - टोन्टो |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2737 |
| District | West Singhbhum |
| Census Code 2011 | 2737 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 75 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Singhbhum (Code: 272) |
| Assembly Constituency | Chaibasa (Code: 2216) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Chaibasa | Deepak Birua ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tonto Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
59,918
M: 29,794
F: 30,124 |
| Rural |
59,918
M: 29,794
F: 30,124 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 12,129
Population Distribution
Total: 59,918 (Male: 29,794, Female: 30,124)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 11,814 (Male: 5,897, Female: 5,917)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,366 (Male: 659, Female: 707)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 48,424 (Male: 24,095, Female: 24,329)
Literate Population
Total: 21,647 (Male: 13,494, Female: 8,153)
Illiterate Population
Total: 38,271 (Male: 16,300, Female: 21,971)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 30,061 (Male: 16,249, Female: 13,812)
Main Workers
Total: 11,429 (Male: 7,625, Female: 3,804)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,632 (Male: 8,624, Female: 10,008)
Non-Workers
Total: 29,857 (Male: 13,545, Female: 16,312)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,543 (Male: 3,852, Female: 1,691)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,567 (Male: 1,952, Female: 1,615)
- Household Industry Workers: 357 (Male: 234, Female: 123)
- Other Workers: 1,962 (Male: 1,587, Female: 375)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,835 (Male: 4,060, Female: 3,775)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,429 (Male: 3,410, Female: 5,019)
- Household Industry Workers: 384 (Male: 178, Female: 206)
- Other Workers: 1,984 (Male: 976, Female: 1,008)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tonto Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
59,918
M: 29,794
F: 30,124 |
| Rural |
59,918
M: 29,794
F: 30,124 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 12,129
Population Distribution
Total: 59,918 (Male: 29,794, Female: 30,124)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 11,814 (Male: 5,897, Female: 5,917)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 1,366 (Male: 659, Female: 707)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 48,424 (Male: 24,095, Female: 24,329)
Literate Population
Total: 21,647 (Male: 13,494, Female: 8,153)
Illiterate Population
Total: 38,271 (Male: 16,300, Female: 21,971)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 30,061 (Male: 16,249, Female: 13,812)
Main Workers
Total: 11,429 (Male: 7,625, Female: 3,804)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,632 (Male: 8,624, Female: 10,008)
Non-Workers
Total: 29,857 (Male: 13,545, Female: 16,312)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,543 (Male: 3,852, Female: 1,691)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,567 (Male: 1,952, Female: 1,615)
- Household Industry Workers: 357 (Male: 234, Female: 123)
- Other Workers: 1,962 (Male: 1,587, Female: 375)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,835 (Male: 4,060, Female: 3,775)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,429 (Male: 3,410, Female: 5,019)
- Household Industry Workers: 384 (Male: 178, Female: 206)
- Other Workers: 1,984 (Male: 976, Female: 1,008)
Grampanchayat List of Tonto Tehsil/Taluka
Tonto Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 75 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Tonto. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tonto
Tonto is located in the West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand State, India.
Tonto Tehsil has 75 villages.
Tonto has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Tonto is 59,918.
In Tonto, there are 29,794 males and 30,124 females.
There are 11,814 children in Tonto, comprising 5,897 males and 5,917 females.
In Tonto, the literate population is 21,647 (13,494 males and 8,153 females). The illiterate population is 38,271 (16,300 males and 21,971 females).