Bengabad block
| Bengabad | |
|---|---|
| Community development block | |
  Bengabad   Bengabad Location in Jharkhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°18′6″N 86°21′39″E / 24.30167°N 86.36083°ECoordinates: 24°18′6″N 86°21′39″E / 24.30167°N 86.36083°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Giridih |
| Government | |
| • Type | Community development block |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 153,198 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Santali |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
| Website |
giridih |
Bengabad block is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Giridih Sadar subdivision of Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Geography
Bengabad is located at 24°18′6″N 86°21′39″E / 24.30167°N 86.36083°E.[1]
Bengabad CD Block covers an area 40,250.29 ha, out of which 11,332.81 ha was forest area.[2]
Panchayats in Bengabad CD Block are: Badwara, Golgo, Bhalkudar, Luppi, Genro, Chitmadih, Harila, Chhatki, Khargdiha, Badkitand, Ojhadih, Taratand, Telonari, Bengabad, Mahuar, Motileda, Sonbad, Karnpura, Bhandardih, Madhwadih, Fitkoriya, Tarajori, Manjori, Chapuadih, Jhalakdiha and Jaruadih.[2]
Rivers in Bengabad CD Block are Ghagha and Pathro.[2]
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Bengabad CD Block had a total population of 153,198, all of which were rural. There were 79,018 males and 74,180 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 22,107 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 27,028.[3]
Literacy
As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Bengabad CD Block was 73,041 out of which 46,618 were males and 26,423 were females.[3]
Economy
Mica and coal are mined in Bengabad CD Block.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Bengabad Chowk". Jharkhand. Wikimapia. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Giridih". Bengabad. District Administration, Giridih. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- 1 2 "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 8 November 2015.