Gidhaur Subdivision - Chatra, Jharkhand
Gidhaur is an administrative subdivision in the Chatra district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Gidhaur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Yadugram Bh, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 183 km², including 182.95 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gidhaur Subdivision
Gidhaur Subdivision has a total of 38 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 | Amin | Rural | Barisakhi |
| 2 | Bain | Rural | Bariatu |
| 3 | Baluri Baksi | Rural | Pahra |
| 4 | Bariatu | Rural | Bariatu |
| 5 | Barisakhi | Rural | Barisakhi |
| 6 | Barta | Rural | Pahra |
| 7 | Bisnapur | Rural | Pahra |
| 8 | Chiraiya | Rural | Bariatu |
| 9 | Darhua | Rural | Barisakhi |
| 10 | Duari | Rural | Dwari |
| 11 | Gangpur | Rural | Bariatu |
| 12 | Garke | Rural | Manjhganwa |
| 13 | Gidhaur | Rural | Gidhour |
| 14 | Humadhaki | Rural | Bariatu |
| 15 | Ichak | Rural | Bariatu |
| 16 | Jamua | Rural | Bariatu |
| 17 | Jokahi | Rural | Dwari |
| 18 | Katghara | Rural | Gidhour |
| 19 | Kendua | Rural | Pahra |
| 20 | Khalari | Rural | Pahra |
| 21 | Kirkira | Rural | Pahra |
| 22 | Kurkuta | Rural | Barisakhi |
| 23 | Labani | Rural | Pahra |
| 24 | Lohri | Rural | Bariatu |
| 25 | Majhgaon | Rural | Manjhganwa |
| 26 | Marangi | Rural | Pahra |
| 27 | Nayakhap | Rural | Barisakhi |
| 28 | Obridih | Rural | Dwari |
| 29 | Pahara | Rural | Pahra |
| 30 | Peksa | Rural | Barisakhi |
| 31 | Pindarkom | Rural | Manjhganwa |
| 32 | Rohmar | Rural | Pahra |
| 33 | Rupin | Rural | Barisakhi |
| 34 | Salga | Rural | Gidhour |
| 35 | Sinduari Kalan | Rural | Manjhganwa |
| 36 | Sinduarikhurd | Rural | Manjhganwa |
| 37 | Sindurve | Rural | Pahra |
| 38 | Talaia Aliastiletanr | Rural | Dwari |
Population of Gidhaur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Gidhaur Subdivision has a total population of 40,919 people, consisting of 20,910 males and 20,009 females. There are 6,930 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 224 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,919 | 40,919 | 0 |
| Male Population | 20,910 | 20,910 | 0 |
| Female Population | 20,009 | 20,009 | 0 |
| Total Households | 6,930 | 6,930 | 0 |
| Population Density | 224 / km² | 224 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 22,651 literate people and 7,647 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,834 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 704 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) | 7,647 | 7,647 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22,651 | 22,651 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,268 | 18,268 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,834 | 9,834 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 704 | 704 | 0 |
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.