Vehicle registration JH Elevation 426 m Local time Sunday 1:36 AM | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Website ramgarh.nic.in Population 21,356 (2011) | |
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Weather 19°C, Wind SW at 2 km/h, 42% Humidity | ||
Kuju is a census town in Mandu (community development block) of Ramgarh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
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Map of Kuju, Jharkhand
Geography
Kuju is located at 23.72°N 85.5°E / 23.72; 85.5. It has an average elevation of 426 metres (1397 feet).
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Kuju had a population of 21,356. There were 13,246 males and 10,110 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 2,688 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 2,697.
As of 2001 India census, Kuju had a population of 18,049. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kuju has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. In Kuju, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Literacy
As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Kuju was 14,365 out of which 8,274 were males and 6,091 were females,
Economy
Projects in the Kuju area of Central Coalfields Limited (as in 2015) were: Surubera Underground and Open Cast, Ara OC, Kuju UG, Topa UG & OC, Pindra UG & OC, Pundi OC and Karma OC.
Healthcare
Medistyle pain clinic & diagnostics in main road is integral healthcare service provider in the region.