Purbi Singhbhum
Purbi Singhbhum is a district and city located in Jharkhand State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Purbi Singhbhum district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Purbi Singhbhum District overview
Purbi Singhbhum is Town in Jharkhand serves as administrative headquarter of Purbi Singhbhum district. Total area of Purbi Singhbhum District is 3,562 km² including 3,374 km² rural area and 188 km² urban area. There are 11 Subdivisions part of Purbi Singhbhum District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Purbi Singhbhum District, Purbi Singhbhum has 1748 villages.
Potka is the largest tehsil in Purbi Singhbhum district by area covering 609.943 km2 and Dhalbhumgarh is the smallest tehsil in Purbi Singhbhum district by area covering 178.766 km2. Golmuri Cum Jugsalai is the largest tehsil by population while Gurbandha is the smallest tehsil by population in Purbi Singhbhum district.
Population of Purbi Singhbhum District
As of the 2011 census, Purbi Singhbhum district has a population of approximately 2,293,919 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,274,591 and rular population of 1,019,328. The population density in Purbi Singhbhum region is about 644.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,176,902 | 1,117,017 | 2,293,919 |
| Rural | 514,498 | 504,830 | 1,019,328 |
| Urban | 662,404 | 612,187 | 1,274,591 |
Households of Purbi Singhbhum District
There are about 476,931 houses in the district, including 258,771 urban houses and 218,160 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.81 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 476,931 |
| Rural | 218,160 |
| Urban | 258,771 |
List Of Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum District
Purbi Singhbhum district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 11 tehsils in Purbi Singhbhum district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Baharagora | 351.8 | 153,051 |
| Boram | 279.1 | 69,013 |
| Chakulia | 429.3 | 125,116 |
| Dhalbhumgarh | 178.8 | 61,932 |
| Dumaria | 328.3 | 62,128 |
| Ghatshila | 347.6 | 129,905 |
| Golmuri Cum Jugsalai | 352.7 | 1,260,201 |
| Gurbandha | 224.8 | 43,001 |
| Musabani | 239.4 | 107,084 |
| Patamda | 220.3 | 82,876 |
| Potka | 609.9 | 199,612 |
Frequently Asked Question About Purbi Singhbhum District
How many villages are there in Purbi Singhbhum district ?
There are 1748 villages in the Purbi Singhbhum district.
What is the population of Purbi Singhbhum district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Purbi Singhbhum district is 2,293,919
How many town or city are there in Purbi Singhbhum district ?
There are 15 town or city in the Purbi Singhbhum district.
How many Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district ?
There are 11 Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district
Potka is the largest Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district ?
Dhalbhumgarh is the smallest Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district ?
Golmuri Cum Jugsalai is the most populated Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district ?
Gurbandha is the most least populated Subdivision in Purbi Singhbhum district.