Chatra
Chatra is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. The total area of Chatra district is 3,718 km², which includes 3,685.39 km² of rural area and 32.61 km² of urban area. There are about 1,377 villages in Chatra district.
For administrative convenience, Chatra district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
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 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Simaria is the largest subdivision in chatra district, covering an area of 545.87 km², while Mayur Hand is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 106.83 km². Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) is the most populous, whereas Kunda is the least populous subdivision in chatra district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Simaria | Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mayur Hand | Mayur Hand |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chatra district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chatra district is 10,42,886, including 5,33,935 males and 5,08,951 females. In rural areas, it is 9,79,932, including 5,00,211 males and 4,79,721 females. In urban areas, it is 62,954, including 33,724 males and 29,230 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chatra district is 1,95,321, including 99,312 boys and 96,009 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,86,068, including 94,540 boys and 91,528 girls. In urban areas, it is 9,253, including 4,772 boys and 4,481 girls.
- Literate population in Chatra district is around 5,10,061, including 3,03,902 males and 2,06,159 females. In rural areas, it is 4,66,597, including 2,78,745 males and 1,87,852 females. In urban areas, it is 43,464, including 25,157 males and 18,307 females.
- Illiterate population in Chatra district is about 5,32,825, including 2,30,033 males and 3,02,792 females. In rural areas, it is 5,13,335, including 2,21,466 males and 2,91,869 females. In urban areas, it is 19,490, including 8,567 males and 10,923 females.
- There are about 1,82,271 households in Chatra district, including 1,71,296 in rural areas and 10,975 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chatra district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chatra district is approximately 3,40,553, including 1,72,668 males and 1,67,885 females. In rural areas, it is 3,32,431, including 1,68,424 males and 1,64,007 females. In urban areas, it is 8,122, including 4,244 males and 3,878 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chatra district is about 45,563, including 23,141 males and 22,422 females. In rural areas, it is 44,298, including 22,448 males and 21,850 females. In urban areas, it is 1,265, including 693 males and 572 females.
- Overall population density of Chatra district is around 281 people per km². Rural areas have about 266 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,931 people per km².