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	==Maoist activities==		==Maoist activities==
	The [[Naxalite–Maoist insurgency \|Maoist]] insurgency started spreading around the mid-1990s and poses a big challenge to peace and development of the district. It “is involved in abduction, extortion, extortion killings.” The banned organisation is active largely in the eastern part of the district mainly in Kamadara, Basia, Palkot, Gumla, Raidih, Sisai and Bharno police stations. In order to counter the activities of the insurgents, arms, ammunition and security equipment have been provided in every police station. It includes bullet-proof and landmine-proof vehicles.<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://jhpolice.gov.in/gumla \| title = District Police Profile Gumla\| work = Security Scenario \| publisher = Jharkhand Police \| access-date = 7 October 2021}}</ref>		The [[Naxalite–Maoist insurgency\|Maoist]] insurgency started spreading around the mid-1990s and poses a big challenge to peace and development of the district. It “is involved in abduction, extortion, extortion killings.” The banned organisation is active largely in the eastern part of the district mainly in Kamadara, Basia, Palkot, Gumla, Raidih, Sisai and Bharno police stations. In order to counter the activities of the insurgents, arms, ammunition and security equipment have been provided in every police station. It includes bullet-proof and landmine-proof vehicles.<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://jhpolice.gov.in/gumla \| title = District Police Profile Gumla\| work = Security Scenario \| publisher = Jharkhand Police \| access-date = 7 October 2021}}</ref>

	==Geography==		==Geography==
	In the southern portion of Gumla district, there are flat topped hills called ''pat'', with an elevation ranging from 2,500 feet to 3,000 feet. The ''pat'' region is spread across Bishunpur, Chainpur and Ghaghra CD blocks. The highest areas are Netarhat pat (3,356 ft), Lamiti pat (3,777 ft) and Galgat pat (3,823 ft). The rest of the district occupies a part of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau#Ranchi Plateau\|Ranchi Plateau]] with an average elevation of 2,300 feet.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2021_PART_A_DCHB_GUMLA.pdf\|title = District Census Handbook, Gumla, Series 21, Part XII A\| work= page 7: Natural Divisions\|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand \| access-date = 7 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.britannica.com/place/Chota-Nagpur \|title = Chota Nagpur plateau \|publisher= Britannica\| access-date = 7 October 2021}}</ref>		In the southern portion of Gumla district, there are flat topped hills called ''pat'', with an elevation ranging from 2,500 feet to 3,000 feet. The ''pat'' region is spread across Bishunpur, Chainpur and Ghaghra CD blocks. The highest areas are Netarhat pat (3,356 ft), Lamiti pat (3,777 ft) and Galgat pat (3,823 ft). The rest of the district occupies a part of the [[Chota Nagpur Plateau#Ranchi Plateau\|Ranchi Plateau]] with an average elevation of 2,300 feet.<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2021_PART_A_DCHB_GUMLA.pdf\|title = District Census Handbook, Gumla, Series 21, Part XII A\| work= page 7: Natural Divisions\|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations Jharkhand \| access-date = 7 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.britannica.com/place/Chota-Nagpur \|title = Chota Nagpur plateau \|publisher= Britannica\| access-date = 7 October 2021}}</ref>

	Three major rivers flowing through Gumla district are [[North Koel River]], [[South Koel River]] and [[Sankh River]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.nrcddp.org/District_Plans/Gumla_BRGF_District_Plan_2011-12.pdf \|title = District Gumla Backward Region Grant Fund, Annual Action Plan 2011-12 \|work= page 6\| publisher= District administration - Gumla\| access-date = 7 October 2021}}</ref>		Three major rivers flowing through Gumla district are [[North Koel River]], [[South Koel River]] and [[Sankh River]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.nrcddp.org/District_Plans/Gumla_BRGF_District_Plan_2011-12.pdf \|title = District Gumla Backward Region Grant Fund, Annual Action Plan 2011-12 \|work= page 6\| publisher= District administration - Gumla\| access-date = 7 October 2021}}</ref>
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	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	===Population===		===Population===
	According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Chainpur CD block had a total population of 56,591, all of which were rural. There were 28,397 (50%) males and 28194 (50%) females. Population in the age range ~~0-6~~ years was 9,646. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\|Scheduled Castes]] numbered 778 (1.37%) and [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\|Scheduled Tribes]] numbered 46,320 (81.85%).<ref name=census2011/>		According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Chainpur CD block had a total population of 56,591, all of which were rural. There were 28,397 (50%) males and 28194 (50%) females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 9,646. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\|Scheduled Castes]] numbered 778 (1.37%) and [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\|Scheduled Tribes]] numbered 46,320 (81.85%).<ref name=census2011/>

	===Literacy===		===Literacy===
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	==Rural poverty==		==Rural poverty==
	80% and over of the population of Gumla district were in the [[Below Poverty Line\|BPL]] category in 2004–2005. <ref>{{cite web \| url = https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/45258/1/MPRA_paper_45258.pdf \| title = Rural Poverty in Jharkhand, India\| work = Table I: Spatial Distribution of Poverty in Jharkhand \| publisher = Munich Personal RePEc Archive \| access-date = 1 October 2021}}</ref>In 2011-12, the proportion of BPL population in Gumla district came down to 36.75%.<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.livemint.com/Specials/bqVly6xj4usB3DiTibS3DK/Spatial-poverty-in-Jharkhand.html \| title = Spatial poverty in Jharkhand \| publisher = Mint \| accessdate = 1 October 2021}}</ref>According to a study in 2013 (modified in 2019), the incidence of poverty in Jharkhand is estimated at 46%, but 60% of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes are still below poverty line. More than 75% of the work force is engaged in agriculture, although only 23% of the area is under cultivation. The study opines, "Despite the abundance of industrial production, rural population has not benefited and majority are earning their livelihoods through agriculture. During last ten years agriculture could not grow in the state as per expectations, resulting higher [[rural poverty]]."<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/45258/#:~:text=The%20incidence%20of%20poverty%20in%20Jharkhand%20is%20estimated,are%20main%20causes%20for%20poverty%20in%20Jharkhand%20state. \| title = Rural Poverty in Jharkhand, India: An Empirical Study based on Panel Data \| publisher = MPRA \| accessdate = 9 October 2021}}</ref>		80% and over of the population of Gumla district were in the [[Below Poverty Line\|BPL]] category in 2004–2005.<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/45258/1/MPRA_paper_45258.pdf \| title = Rural Poverty in Jharkhand, India\| work = Table I: Spatial Distribution of Poverty in Jharkhand \| publisher = Munich Personal RePEc Archive \| access-date = 1 October 2021}}</ref> In 2011-12, the proportion of BPL population in Gumla district came down to 36.75%.<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.livemint.com/Specials/bqVly6xj4usB3DiTibS3DK/Spatial-poverty-in-Jharkhand.html \| title = Spatial poverty in Jharkhand \| publisher = Mint \| accessdate = 1 October 2021}}</ref> According to a study in 2013 (modified in 2019), the incidence of poverty in Jharkhand is estimated at 46%, but 60% of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes are still below poverty line. More than 75% of the work force is engaged in agriculture, although only 23% of the area is under cultivation. The study opines, "Despite the abundance of industrial production, rural population has not benefited and majority are earning their livelihoods through agriculture. During last ten years agriculture could not grow in the state as per expectations, resulting higher [[rural poverty]]."<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/45258/#:~:text=The%20incidence%20of%20poverty%20in%20Jharkhand%20is%20estimated,are%20main%20causes%20for%20poverty%20in%20Jharkhand%20state. \| title = Rural Poverty in Jharkhand, India: An Empirical Study based on Panel Data \| publisher = MPRA \| accessdate = 9 October 2021}}</ref>

	==Economy==		==Economy==

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'''Chainpur block''', one of the eleven administrative [[Community development block in India|block]]s of [[Gumla district]], [[Jharkhand]] [[States and territories of India|state]], [[India]], has a population (2011 [[census]]) of 56,591, of which 28,397 are males while 28,194 are females. In 2011 there were total 10,056 families residing in Chainpur Block. The average sex ratio of the block is 993{{clarify|this is a number, not a ratio|date=August 2020}}.

The block comprises eighty-three villages. Lies bordered with Chhattisgarh, also is on the way to reach Tanginath Shrine. Within it are many historic places like Raja Dera and similars.
[[File:Satue of Paramveer Albert Ekka.jpg|thumb|213x213px|left]] [[Lance Naik]], Albert Ekka, Param Vir Chakra, was born in village Jari of Chainpur Block.
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