Chandankiyari

Chandankiyari is a Town and Subdivision in Bokaro District of Jharkhand. 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 Chandankiyari Block (CD) is 02596. Total area of chandankiyari subdivision is 376 km² including 369.41 km² rural area and 6.17 km² urban area. Chandankiyari subdivision has a population of 2,30,238 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,641 while rural population is 2,18,597. Chandankiyari has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females for every 1,000 males. Chandankiyari subdivision has a population density of 613 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 43,188 houses in the sub-district, including 2,338 urban houses and 40,850 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 53.61% population of chandankiyari subdivision is literate, out of which 65.41% males and 40.84% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chandankiyari Subdivision

Chandankiyari Subdivision has a total of 127 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 Chandankiyari Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chandankiyari Subdivision

The population profile of Chandankiyari 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 Chandankiyari'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 Chandankiyari 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.