Jaridih Subdivision - Bokaro, Jharkhand
Jaridih 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. Jaridih is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Radhagaon, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 12.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 201 km², including 179.70 km² rural area and 21.63 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 928 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jaridih Subdivision
Jaridih Subdivision has a total of 51 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 | Ara Saram | Rural | Araju |
| 2 | Araju | Rural | Araju |
| 3 | Araldih | Rural | Araldih |
| 4 | Bahadurpur | Rural | Baradih |
| 5 | Bakaspura | Rural | Baru |
| 6 | Balrampur | Rural | Chilgadda |
| 7 | Banchas | Rural | Araldih |
| 8 | Bandh Dih (Ct) | Rural | Bandhdih North |
| 9 | Bandh South | Rural | Bandhdih South |
| 10 | Baradih | Rural | Baradih |
| 11 | Baramasia | Rural | Gangjori |
| 12 | Beldih | Rural | Beldih |
| 13 | Bharu | Rural | Baru |
| 14 | Bhaski | Rural | Bhaski |
| 15 | Birsaram | Rural | Gangjori |
| 16 | Chilgora | Rural | Chilgadda |
| 17 | Gaichhana | Rural | Gaychhanda |
| 18 | Gangjori | Rural | Gangjori |
| 19 | Ganjhandi | Rural | Araldih |
| 20 | Garke | Rural | Chilgadda |
| 21 | Gopalpur | Rural | Chilgadda |
| 22 | Gopinath Pur | Rural | Bandhdih South |
| 23 | Hanrhuro | Rural | Beldih |
| 24 | Haridih Hardi | Rural | Beldih |
| 25 | Jena (Ct) | Rural | Jaina |
| 26 | Jogidih | Rural | Bhaski |
| 27 | Kalyanpur | Rural | Baru |
| 28 | Kamlapur | Rural | Araju |
| 29 | Kashidih | Rural | Bandhdih North |
| 30 | Kenduadih | Rural | Khutri |
| 31 | Khutri | Rural | Khutri |
| 32 | Kumhardih | Rural | Tatri North |
| 33 | Lipu | Rural | Bhaski |
| 34 | Manjhidih | Rural | Bandhdih North |
| 35 | Nutandih | Rural | Tatri North |
| 36 | Parsadih Tola | Rural | Tatri South |
| 37 | Pathria | Rural | Gaychhanda |
| 38 | Pengikudar | Rural | Bhaski |
| 39 | Roria | Rural | Bhaski |
| 40 | Saraibinda | Rural | Beldih |
| 41 | Sundro | Rural | Beldih |
| 42 | Tanr Balidih (Ct) | Rural | Tand Balidih |
| 43 | Tanr Mohanpur | Rural | Tand Mohanpur |
| 44 | Tantari North | Rural | Tatri North |
| 45 | Tantri | Rural | Tatri South |
| 46 | Thakurtanr | Rural | Khutri |
| 47 | Tilaiya | Rural | Gangjori |
| 48 | Tondra | Rural | Bhaski |
| 49 | Torra | Rural | Gaychhanda |
| 50 | Totadih | Rural | Tatri North |
| 51 | Tupkadih Tola | Rural | Tatri South |
Population of Jaridih Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Jaridih Subdivision has a total population of 1,04,988 people, consisting of 54,445 males and 50,543 females. There are 21,136 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 521 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,04,988 | 75,671 | 29,317 |
| Male Population | 54,445 | 38,937 | 15,508 |
| Female Population | 50,543 | 36,734 | 13,809 |
| Total Households | 21,136 | 15,405 | 5,731 |
| Population Density | 521 / km² | 421 / km² | 1,355 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 61,736 literate people and 15,342 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,250 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 32,202 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) | 15,342 | 11,304 | 4,038 |
| Literate Population | 61,736 | 42,222 | 19,514 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,252 | 33,449 | 9,803 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,250 | 6,770 | 4,480 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 32,202 | 26,464 | 5,738 |
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.