Chatra

Chatra is a Town and Subdivision in Chatra 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 Chatra Block (CD) is 02518. Total area of chatra subdivision is 456 km² including 440.33 km² rural area and 16.00 km² urban area. Chatra subdivision has a population of 1,50,999 peoples, out of which urban population is 49,985 while rural population is 1,01,014. Chatra has a sex ratio of approximately 923 females for every 1,000 males. Chatra subdivision has a population density of 330.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,797 houses in the sub-district, including 8,402 urban houses and 17,395 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.07% population of chatra subdivision is literate, out of which 59.14% males and 44.42% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chatra Subdivision

Chatra Subdivision has a total of 173 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 Chatra Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chatra Subdivision

The population profile of Chatra 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 Chatra'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 Chatra 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.