Indian Village Directory

Sulma Village

Sulma is an inhabited village in Lawalaung Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 348593, the Census 2011 record lists 695 people in 110 households and the reported area is 613 hectares. The local references include Mandniya Gram Panchayat, Lawalaung CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chatra at about 0 km.

In short:

Sulma is a village in Lawalaung Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 348593 and 695 people in 110 households.

Village Code348593
Population695
Households110
Area613 hectares

Detailed village profile

Sulma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 695 people, 613 hectares of reported area and Chatra as the nearest town reference for Sulma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Chatra
Sub-district Lawalaung
CD Block Lawalaung
Gram Panchayat MANDNIYA
  • Sulma falls under Lawalaung Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 348593.
  • The record lists 695 people living in 110 households.
  • The reported village area is 613 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chatra.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Sulma
Census Village Code
348593
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Chatra
District Census Code
347
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lawalaung
Sub-district Census Code
02517
CD Block
Lawalaung
Gram Panchayat
Mandniya
Households
110
Population
695
Male Population
335
Female Population
360
Sex Ratio
1,074.63
Area
613 hectares
Area
6.13 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
0 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 113.38 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.32 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 72.09% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 9.06% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 0.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sulma in the official administrative record. Census village code 348593, Mandniya Gram Panchayat and Lawalaung CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
347
Sub-district Census Code
02517
Village Census Code
348593
CD Block Code
0023
CD Block Name
Lawalaung
Gram Panchayat Name
Mandniya

Location and Distance

Chatra is the nearest town listed for Sulma, about 0 km away. Chatra is listed as the district headquarters at about 36 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lawalaung
District Headquarter
Chatra
Distance from District Headquarter
36 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chatra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
36 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
613 hectares
Area
6.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 695 people in 110 households, with 335 male residents and 360 female residents. The average household size is 6.32, and SC share is 72.09% and ST share is 9.06% for Sulma. Population density works out to about 113.38 people per sq km.

Total Households
110
Total Population
695
Male Population
335
Female Population
360
Sex Ratio
1,074.63
Average Household Size
6.32
SC Population
501
SC Male Population
244
SC Female Population
257
SC Population Share
72.09
ST Population
63
ST Male Population
29
ST Female Population
34
ST Population Share
9.06
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sulma list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sulma include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sulma include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sulma include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sulma show that net sown area is 581.86 hectares and irrigated land is 2.17 hectares (0.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.7
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.61 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.52 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.66 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.61 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.24 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
581.86
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
579.69 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.17
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.17 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sulma village located?

Sulma is in Lawalaung Sub-district of Chatra district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sulma village in?

Sulma village is in Chatra district.

Which state is Sulma village in?

Sulma village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sulma under?

Sulma comes under Lawalaung Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sulma?

The Census village code of Sulma is 348593.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sulma under?

Sulma is listed under MANDNIYA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Lawalaung.

What is the population of Sulma village?

The village record lists 695 people and 110 households for Sulma.

How many households are in Sulma village?

The village record lists 110 households for Sulma.

What is the male and female population of Sulma?

The record lists 335 male residents and 360 female residents for Sulma.

What is the sex ratio of Sulma village?

The sex ratio of Sulma is 1,074.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sulma village?

The reported geographical area of Sulma is 613 hectares.

What is the population density of Sulma village?

The approximate population density of Sulma is 113.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sulma?

The nearest town listed for Sulma is Chatra, about 0 km away.

How far is Sulma from the district headquarters?

Sulma is about 36 km from Chatra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sulma?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sulma.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sulma?

For Sulma, net sown area is 581.86 hectares and irrigated land is 2.17 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sulma.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sulma.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.