Peterwar

Peterwar 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 Peterwar Block (CD) is 02592. Total area of peterwar subdivision is 319 km² including 313.54 km² rural area and 5.46 km² urban area. Peterwar subdivision has a population of 1,32,150 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,533 while rural population is 1,27,617. Peterwar has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Peterwar subdivision has a population density of 414.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,706 houses in the sub-district, including 821 urban houses and 24,885 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.93% population of peterwar subdivision is literate, out of which 62.74% males and 42.48% females are literate.

List of Villages in Peterwar Subdivision

Peterwar Subdivision has a total of 64 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 Peterwar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Peterwar Subdivision

The population profile of Peterwar 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 Peterwar'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 Peterwar 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.