Chatra
Chatra is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Chatra is 3,718 km² including 3,685.39 km² rural area and 32.61 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Chatra has a population of 10,42,886 peoples, out of which urban population is 62,954 while rural population is 9,79,932. Chatra has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 280.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,82,271 houses in the district, including 10,975 urban houses and 1,71,296 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,377 villages in chatra district.
The Chatra district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Simaria is the largest subdivision in chatra district covering area of 545.87 km² while Mayur Hand is the smallest subdivision in chatra district covering area of 106.83 km². Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) is the most populous whereas Kunda is the least populous subdivision in chatra district. There are 12 subdivisions in Chatra district. Here is the list of all Chatra Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Chatra District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chatra | 456 | 1,50,999 |
| 2 | Gidhaur | 183 | 40,919 |
| 3 | Itkhori | 172 | 74,929 |
| 4 | Kanha Chatti | 197 | 63,012 |
| 5 | Kunda | 321 | 30,018 |
| 6 | Lawalaung | 343 | 50,553 |
| 7 | Mayur Hand | 107 | 58,925 |
| 8 | Pathalgora | 137 | 31,530 |
| 9 | Pratappur | 344 | 1,20,221 |
| 10 | Shaligram Ram Narayanpur | 481 | 1,87,590 |
| 11 | Simaria | 546 | 1,07,871 |
| 12 | Tandwa | 430 | 1,26,319 |
Population of Chatra District
The population of Chatra offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Chatra, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,42,886 | 9,79,932 | 62,954 |
| Total Male Population | 5,33,935 | 5,00,211 | 33,724 |
| Total Female Population | 5,08,951 | 4,79,721 | 29,230 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,95,321 | 1,86,068 | 9,253 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 99,312 | 94,540 | 4,772 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 96,009 | 91,528 | 4,481 |
| Literate Population | 5,10,061 | 4,66,597 | 43,464 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,03,902 | 2,78,745 | 25,157 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,06,159 | 1,87,852 | 18,307 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,32,825 | 5,13,335 | 19,490 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,30,033 | 2,21,466 | 8,567 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,02,792 | 2,91,869 | 10,923 |
| Households | 1,82,271 | 1,71,296 | 10,975 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chatra. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,40,553 | 3,32,431 | 8,122 |
| SC Male Population | 1,72,668 | 1,68,424 | 4,244 |
| SC Female Population | 1,67,885 | 1,64,007 | 3,878 |
| Total ST Population | 45,563 | 44,298 | 1,265 |
| ST Male Population | 23,141 | 22,448 | 693 |
| ST Female Population | 22,422 | 21,850 | 572 |
| Population Density | 281 / km² | 266 / km² | 1,931 / km² |