Jhajha

Jhajha is a Town and Subdivision in Jamui District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Jhajha Block (CD) is 01530. Total area of jhajha subdivision is 478 km² including 461.14 km² rural area and 16.81 km² urban area. Jhajha subdivision has a population of 2,67,504 peoples, out of which urban population is 52,118 while rural population is 2,15,386. Jhajha has a sex ratio of approximately 923 females for every 1,000 males. Jhajha subdivision has a population density of 560 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 46,764 houses in the sub-district, including 9,261 urban houses and 37,503 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 46.55% population of jhajha subdivision is literate, out of which 57.14% males and 35.08% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jhajha Subdivision

Jhajha Subdivision has a total of 190 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jhajha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jhajha Subdivision

The population profile of Jhajha Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Jhajha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Jhajha Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.