Forest Block

Forest Block is a village located in the Gurbandha Subdivision of East Singhbum district,Jharkhand, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Forest Block, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Forest Block Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageForest Block
Pincode832302
Area0.0 Sq. Km
Village Code364167
Sub-DistrictGurbandha
Sub-District Code2612
DistrictEast Singhbum
District Code327
State/UTJharkhand
State/UT Code20
Gram PanchayatForest Block
Gram Panchayat Code112293
Block PanchayatGurabanda
Block Panchayat Code6858
Total Population (2011 Census)1205
Total Households247
Nearest TownKUPWARA (Distance: 27 Km)

Forest Block has a population of 1205 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Forest Block Gram Panchayat and the Gurabanda Block Panchayat in Gurbandha District. The village has 247 households and is identified by village code 364167. Forest Block is located in the 832302 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Gurbandha Sub-District.

Total Population of Forest Block

As of the 2011 census, Population of Forest Block has a population of approximately 1205 people, where the male population is 616 and the female population is 589.

Total 1205
Male 616
Female 589

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Forest Block

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Forest Block is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 0
Male 0
Female 0
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 1559
Male 859
Female 700

Household in Forest Block

There are approximately 247 households in Forest Block. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 247
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Forest Block

Forest Block falls under the Gurbandha Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Forest Block is Gurbandha, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Forest Block Village

As per the 2011 Census, Forest Block presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Forest Block Village (2011):

Total 597
Male 351
Female 246

illiteracy in Forest Block Village (2011):

Total 608
Male 265
Female 343

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Connectivity of Forest Block


Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Not Available
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities


Electricity Supply Available (Within 3-5 km)
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified No

Education Facilities


Has Education Facility?Available (Within 3-5 km)
Primary School0
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities


Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities


Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available (Within 3-5 km)
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available

Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Block Village

The total population of Forest Block Village is approximately 1205 people.

The male population is 616, while the female population is 589.

Forest Block Village has about 247 households.

The average household size in Forest Block is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 597, which includes 351 males and 246 females.

The total illiterate population is 608, consisting of 265 males and 343 females.

There are 93 villages in the Gurbandha Sub-District.

Forest Block Village falls under the Forest Block Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Forest Block Village is 832302.

Forest Block Village is part of the Gurabanda Block Panchayat.