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★ District of Jharkhand ★

West Singhbhum

पश्चिमी सिंघभूम
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Area · — km²
Population · 15,02,338
Pincode range ·
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About the district

West Singhbhum — district of Jharkhand

West Singhbhum is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About West Singhbhum

Major steel production hub and industrial center with significant mineral resources.

District HQ
Jamshedpur

Must-visit places in West Singhbhum

monument

Tata Steel Plant

One of India's largest integrated steel plants, pioneering modern industrial development in the region.

  • park
    Jubilee Park

    Historic public park in Jamshedpur featuring gardens, lakes, and recreational facilities.

  • lake
    Dimna Lake

    Scenic artificial lake near Jamshedpur popular for boating and weekend recreation.

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Then & Now

West Singhbhum district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
12,80,720
Census 2011 baseline
+19.2%
Population · 2026
15,26,767
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,56,563
Census 2011 baseline
+14.4%
Households · 2026
2,93,524
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,685 villages

West Singhbhum district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,35,917Census 2011
Female population
6,44,803Census 2011
Sex ratio
1014 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,56,563Census 2011
SC population
38,213Census 2011
ST population
9,50,203Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
15,26,767+19.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,93,524RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,24,798Census 2011
Cultivators
1,35,928Census 2011
Agri labourers
70,987Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across West Singhbhum district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
35 of 1,685 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 26
  • PHC· 20
  • Temple· 9
  • School· 3
  • College· 1
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in West Singhbhum district.

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All 18 mandals of West Singhbhum

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1685 villages · 217 GPs
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Top villages in West Singhbhum

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about West Singhbhum

How many mandals and villages are in West Singhbhum district?

West Singhbhum district has 18 mandals and 1,685 revenue villages across 217 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of West Singhbhum district?

The district headquarters of West Singhbhum is —.

What is the pincode of West Singhbhum district?

West Singhbhum district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within West Singhbhum may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does West Singhbhum fall under?

West Singhbhum district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of West Singhbhum district?

West Singhbhum district had a population of 15,02,338 per the 2011 Census, across 1,685 villages.

When was West Singhbhum district formed?

West Singhbhum district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through West Singhbhum district?

Major rivers in West Singhbhum district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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