Jamua (community development block)

Jamua is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Khuri Mahua subdivision of Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.GeographyJamua is located at.Jamua CD Block covers an area of 47,850.12 ha, out of which 6,875.85 ha is forest area.Panchayats in Jamua CD Block are: Karihari, Chungalkhar, Pandedih, Palmo, Fataha, Dhuraita, Remba, Dhotho, Shali, Pindarsot, Baddiha, Dhurgadgi, Tara, Chunglo, Kendua, Chachghara, Charghara, Jaridih, Nawadih, Harladih, Pobi, Chakmanjo, Kharagdiha, Jagranathdih, Tikamagha, Magha Kala, Pratappur, Balgo, Dharmpur, Medho Chaparkho, Lataki, Chorgata, Goro, Siyatand, Chilga, Nawdiha, Kurhobindo, Malutand, Chitardih, Karodih and Behrabad.Rivers in Jamua CD Block are Mango, Orari and Bara.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India Jamua CD Block had a total population of 273,561, all of which were rural. There were 139,892 males and 131,671 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 41,800 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 2,689.LiteracyAs per 2011 census the total number of literates in Jamua CD Block was 140,748 out of which 89,067 were males and 51,681 were females.EconomyJamua CD Block predominantly depends on agriculture. However, brick kilns, stone crushing plants etc are major establishments in the block.