Geria Population, Caste, Working Data Jamtara, Jharkhand - Census 2011
Geria is a village situated in Nala block of Jamtara district in Jharkhand. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 556 families residing in the village Geria. The total population of Geria is 2,666 out of which 1,356 are males and 1,310 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Geria is 966.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Geria village is 395 which is 15% of the total population. There are 200 male children and 195 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Geria is 975 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (966) of Geria village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Geria is 66.7%. Thus Geria village has a higher literacy rate compared to 53.9% of Jamtara district. The male literacy rate is 76.21% and the female literacy rate is 56.86% in Geria village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Geria village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Geria Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Geria village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 395 | 200 | 195 |
| Literacy | 66.71% | 76.21% | 56.86% |
| Scheduled Caste | 337 | 161 | 176 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 691 | 346 | 345 |
| Illiterate | 1,151 | 475 | 676 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 25.9% of total population in Geria village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Geria village out of total population, 911 were engaged in work activities. 66.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 33.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 911 workers engaged in Main Work, 162 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 160 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 606 | 514 | 92 |
| Cultivators | 162 | 148 | 14 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 160 | 148 | 12 |
| Household Industries | 37 | 23 | 14 |
| Other Workers | 247 | 195 | 52 |
| Marginal Workers | 305 | 204 | 101 |
| Non Working | 1,755 | 638 | 1,117 |
Map of Geria, Jamtara, Jharkhand
Nearby Villages to Geria, Nala
Below are the list of villages near Geria village in Nala.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Sripur | 1,069 |
| Jamjoria | 234 |
| Punasia | 1,033 |
| Kesori | 429 |
| Hidaljori | 436 |
| Lakrakonda | 115 |
| Phutabandh | 623 |
| Nimbera | 625 |
| Piarsola | 194 |
| Jabardaha | 1,355 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Geria, Jamtara, Jharkhand - Wikipedia