Chandrapura
Chandrapura 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, the sub-district code of Chandrapura Block (CD) is 02589. The total area of Chandrapura Subdivision is 121 km², which includes 68.99 km² of rural area and 51.86 km² of urban area. Chandrapura has a sex ratio of approximately 918 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chandrapura Subdivision
Chandrapura Subdivision has a total of 28 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 Chandrapura Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alargo | Alargo | Phushro |
| 2 | Bandhdih | Kurumba | Bokaro |
| 3 | Bandio | Bandio | Chandrapura |
| 4 | Bursera | Karma Tand | Chandrapura |
| 5 | Chandrapura | Chandrapura | Chandrapura |
| 6 | Charri | Telo East | Chandrapura |
| 7 | Chirudih | Turio | Bokaro |
| 8 | Dugda | Dugda East | Chandrapura |
| 9 | Fatehpur | Bandio | Chandrapura |
| 10 | Ghatiari | Ghatiyari | Bokaro |
| 11 | Ghutuwai | Sijua | Chandrapura |
| 12 | Junori | Paplo | Chandrapura |
| 13 | Karidugedho | Sijua | Chandrapura |
| 14 | Karmatanr | Karma Tand | Chandrapura |
| 15 | Khalcho | Telo West | Chandrapura |
| 16 | Kurumba | Kurumba | Bokaro |
| 17 | Narra | Narri | Chandrapura |
| 18 | Nasia | Bandio | Chandrapura |
| 19 | Paplo | Paplo | Chandrapura |
| 20 | Pipradih | Ghatiyari | Bokaro (22 km) |
| 21 | Raja Bera | Turio | Bokaro |
| 22 | Ratari | Kurumba | Bokaro |
| 23 | Sijhua | Sijua | Chandrapura |
| 24 | Taranari Madhubani | Taranari | Chandrapura |
| 25 | Taranga | Taranga | Chandrapura |
| 26 | Telo | Telo East | Chandrapura |
| 27 | Termi | Tarmi | Chandrapura |
| 28 | Turio | Turio | Bokaro |
Population of Chandrapura Subdivision
The population profile of Chandrapura 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 Chandrapura Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,32,162 | 48,776 | 83,386 |
| Male Population | 68,881 | 25,299 | 43,582 |
| Female Population | 63,281 | 23,477 | 39,804 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,110 | 7,260 | 10,850 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,543 | 3,825 | 5,718 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,567 | 3,435 | 5,132 |
| Literate Population | 86,011 | 29,640 | 56,371 |
| Literate Male Population | 50,940 | 18,066 | 32,874 |
| Literate Female Population | 35,071 | 11,574 | 23,497 |
| Illiterate Population | 46,151 | 19,136 | 27,015 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,941 | 7,233 | 10,708 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,210 | 11,903 | 16,307 |
| Total Households | 25,316 | 9,144 | 16,172 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chandrapura Subdivision is around 1,32,162 people. This includes 68,881 males and 63,281 females. Rural population is about 48,776 (25,299 males and 23,477 females), while urban population is nearly 83,386 (43,582 males and 39,804 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,110 of the population, with 9,543 boys and 8,567 girls. Rural areas have 7,260 children, and urban areas have about 10,850 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 86,011 literate people in Chandrapura Subdivision, including 50,940 literate males and 35,071 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 29,640 individuals and urban literacy covers around 56,371 people.
- About 46,151 people in Chandrapura Subdivision are not literate, including 17,941 males and 28,210 females. Rural areas include 19,136 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 27,015 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,316 households, with 9,144 in villages and 16,172 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chandrapura Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 14,917 | 4,985 | 9,932 |
| SC Male Population | 7,692 | 2,560 | 5,132 |
| SC Female Population | 7,225 | 2,425 | 4,800 |
| Total ST Population | 11,260 | 4,694 | 6,566 |
| ST Male Population | 5,680 | 2,385 | 3,295 |
| ST Female Population | 5,580 | 2,309 | 3,271 |
| Population Density | 1,094 / km² | 707 / km² | 1,608 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chandrapura Subdivision is approximately 14,917 people, including 7,692 males and 7,225 females. Around 4,985 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,932 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chandrapura Subdivision is about 11,260 people, including 5,680 males and 5,580 females. Around 4,694 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,566 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,094 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 707 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,608 people per sq. km.