Indian Village Directory

Urmu Village

Urmu is an inhabited village in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376778, the Census 2011 record lists 652 people in 113 households and the reported area is 693 hectares. The local references include Dumaria Gram Panchayat, Bano CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 0 km.

In short:

Urmu is a village in Bano Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376778 and 652 people in 113 households.

Village Code376778
Population652
Households113
Area693 hectares

Detailed village profile

Urmu at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 652 people, 693 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Urmu, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Simdega
Sub-district Bano
CD Block Bano
Gram Panchayat DUMARIA
  • Urmu falls under Bano Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376778.
  • The record lists 652 people living in 113 households.
  • The reported village area is 693 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • 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
Urmu
Census Village Code
376778
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bano
Sub-district Census Code
02727
CD Block
Bano
Gram Panchayat
Dumaria
Households
113
Population
652
Male Population
317
Female Population
335
Sex Ratio
1,056.78
Area
693 hectares
Area
6.93 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 94.08 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.77 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 83.74% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 0% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Urmu in the official administrative record. Census village code 376778, Dumaria Gram Panchayat and Bano CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02727
Village Census Code
376778
CD Block Code
0233
Gram Panchayat Code
26
CD Block Name
Bano
Gram Panchayat Name
Dumaria

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Urmu, about 0 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 92 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bano
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
92 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
92 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
192 km
Distance outside State/UT
km
Total Geographical Area
693 hectares
Area
6.93 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 652 people in 113 households, with 317 male residents and 335 female residents. The average household size is 5.77, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 83.74% for Urmu. Population density works out to about 94.08 people per sq km.

Total Households
113
Total Population
652
Male Population
317
Female Population
335
Sex Ratio
1,056.78
Average Household Size
5.77
ST Population
546
ST Male Population
270
ST Female Population
276
ST Population Share
83.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Urmu 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 Urmu 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

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

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Urmu 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 Urmu show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 461.16 hectares and irrigated land is 0.23 hectares (0% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
147.38 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
84.46
Net Area Sown In Hectares
461.16
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
460.93 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.23

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Urmu village located?

Urmu is in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Urmu village in?

Urmu village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Urmu village in?

Urmu village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Urmu under?

Urmu comes under Bano Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Urmu?

The Census village code of Urmu is 376778.

Which Gram Panchayat is Urmu under?

Urmu is listed under DUMARIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bano.

What is the population of Urmu village?

The village record lists 652 people and 113 households for Urmu.

How many households are in Urmu village?

The village record lists 113 households for Urmu.

What is the male and female population of Urmu?

The record lists 317 male residents and 335 female residents for Urmu.

What is the sex ratio of Urmu village?

The sex ratio of Urmu is 1,056.78 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Urmu village?

The reported geographical area of Urmu is 693 hectares.

What is the population density of Urmu village?

The approximate population density of Urmu is 94.08 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Urmu?

The nearest town listed for Urmu is Simdega, about 0 km away.

How far is Urmu from the district headquarters?

Urmu is about 92 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Urmu from the sub-district headquarters?

Urmu is about 40 km from Bano, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Urmu?

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

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

For Urmu, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 461.16 hectares and irrigated land is 0.23 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.