Chandrapura Subdivision - Bokaro, Jharkhand
Chandrapura is an administrative subdivision in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chandrapura is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chandrapura, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 121 km², including 68.99 km² rural area and 51.86 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 918 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chandrapura Subdivision
Chandrapura Subdivision has a total of 31 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alargo | Rural | Alargo |
| 2 | Bandieo | Rural | Bandio |
| 3 | Bandih | Rural | Kurumba |
| 4 | Budhsera | Rural | Karma Tand |
| 5 | Chadri | Rural | Telo East |
| 6 | Chandrapura (Ct) | Rural | Chandrapura |
| 7 | Chirudih | Rural | Turio |
| 8 | Dugda (Ct) | Rural | Dugda West |
| 9 | Fatehpur | Rural | Bandio |
| 10 | Ghatiyari | Rural | Ghatiyari |
| 11 | Ghutwe | Rural | Sijua |
| 12 | Junori | Rural | Paplo |
| 13 | Karidugdho | Rural | Sijua |
| 14 | Karmatand | Rural | Karma Tand |
| 15 | Khalcho | Rural | Telo West |
| 16 | Kurumba | Rural | Kurumba |
| 17 | Narra (Ct) | Rural | Narri |
| 18 | Nasiya | Rural | Bandio |
| 19 | Paplo | Rural | Paplo |
| 20 | Pipradih | Rural | Narri |
| 21 | Raja Bera | Rural | Turio |
| 22 | Rangamati | Rural | Rangamati East |
| 23 | Rangamati | Rural | Rangamati West |
| 24 | Rangamati | Rural | Rangamati South |
| 25 | Ratari | Rural | Kurumba |
| 26 | Sijua | Rural | Sijua |
| 27 | Taranari | Rural | Taranga |
| 28 | Taranga | Rural | Taranga |
| 29 | Tarmi | Rural | Tarmi |
| 30 | Telo (Ct) | Rural | Telo West |
| 31 | Turio | Rural | Turio |
Population of Chandrapura Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chandrapura Subdivision has a total population of 1,32,162 people, consisting of 68,881 males and 63,281 females. There are 25,316 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,094 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 25,316 | 9,144 | 16,172 |
| Population Density | 1,094 / km² | 707 / km² | 1,608 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 86,011 literate people and 18,110 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,917 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11,260 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,110 | 7,260 | 10,850 |
| Literate Population | 86,011 | 29,640 | 56,371 |
| Illiterate Population | 46,151 | 19,136 | 27,015 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,917 | 4,985 | 9,932 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11,260 | 4,694 | 6,566 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.