Kunda Block


Kunda is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Chatra subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand state, India.

Overview

Chatra district forms a part of the Upper Hazaribagh Plateau, Lower Hazaribagh Plateau and northern scarp. Located at an elevation of about, the general slope of the district is from north to south. Red laterite acidic soil predominates in an area that is primarily dependent upon rain-fed agriculture. Around 60% of the district is covered with forests. The district has a population density of 275 persons per km2. Around two-thirds of the families in the district live below poverty line. In the extreme south of the district some portions of Tandwa CD Block are part of North Karanpura Coalfield.

Historical

There is also a fort in Kunda

Maoist activities

Jharkhand is one of the states affected by Maoist activities. As of 2012, Chatra was one of the 14 highly affected districts in the state. 5 persons were killed in Chatra district in 2012, but Maoist activities, such as arms training camps and organisation of ‘Jan Adalats’ were on the decline.
As of 2016, Chatra was identified as one of the 13 focus areas by the state police to check Maoist activities.

Geography

Location

Kunda is located at.
Kunda CD Block is bounded by Pratappur CD Block in the north, Chatra CD Block in the east, Lawalong CD Block in the south and Tarhasi CD Block in Palamu district in the west.
Kunda is located 26 km from Chatra, the district headquarters.

Area

Kunda CD Block has an area of 285.08 km2.

Gram panchayats

There are 5 panchayats and 78 villages in Kunda CD Block.
Gram panchayats of Kunda CD Block/ panchayat samiti are: Kunda, Sikidag, Margada, Baudhadih and Nawada.

Demographics

Population

As per the 2011 Census of India Kunda CD Block had a total population of 30,018, all of which were rural. There were 15,427 males and 14,591 females. Population below 6 years was 6,839. Scheduled Castes numbered 19,081 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 1,155.

Literacy

As per the 2011 census the total number of literates in Kunda CD Block was 10,394 out of which males numbered 6,699 and females numbered 3,695. The gender disparity was 30.81%.
As per 2011 census, literacy in Chatra district was 60.18% Literacy in Jharkhand was 66.41% in 2011. Literacy in India in 2011 was 74.04%.
See also – List of Jharkhand districts ranked by literacy rate

Languages

is the local language in Chatra district. Nagpuri, Khortha, Hindi and Urdu are also spoken in the region.