Kunda Subdivision - Chatra, Jharkhand
Kunda 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. Kunda is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 321 km², including 321.36 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 945 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kunda Subdivision
Kunda Subdivision has a total of 78 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 | Amauna | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 2 | Babudih | Rural | Margada |
| 3 | Baghauta | Rural | Margada |
| 4 | Bajrahi | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 5 | Balhi | Rural | Sikidag |
| 6 | Banasas | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 7 | Banda | Rural | Sikidag |
| 8 | Bandiadih | Rural | Nawada |
| 9 | Bariatu | Rural | Sikidag |
| 10 | Barwa | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 11 | Belgara | Rural | Nawada |
| 12 | Besra | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 13 | Bhauroodih | Rural | Sikidag |
| 14 | Bhurha | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 15 | Bishunpur | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 16 | Bodhadih | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 17 | Butkuia | Rural | Sikidag |
| 18 | Chaya | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 19 | Chiloi | Rural | Nawada |
| 20 | Danru | Rural | Nawada |
| 21 | Dari | Rural | Nawada |
| 22 | Dokwa | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 23 | Dokwa | Rural | Nawada |
| 24 | Durgi | Rural | Margada |
| 25 | Garo | Rural | Margada |
| 26 | Gendra | Rural | Margada |
| 27 | Harul | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 28 | Hisatu | Rural | Sikidag |
| 29 | Ichak | Rural | Nawada |
| 30 | Ichatu | Rural | Kunda |
| 31 | Jagarnathpur | Rural | Kunda |
| 32 | Jobeya | Rural | Margada |
| 33 | Kakahia | Rural | Kunda |
| 34 | Kaknatu | Rural | Nawada |
| 35 | Kamal | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 36 | Kamat | Rural | Sikidag |
| 37 | Kasilaung | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 38 | Khapia | Rural | Sikidag |
| 39 | Khusihala | Rural | Sikidag |
| 40 | Korhans | Rural | Nawada |
| 41 | Kujram | Rural | Sikidag |
| 42 | Kunda | Rural | Kunda |
| 43 | Kusumha | Rural | Kunda |
| 44 | Kutil | Rural | Margada |
| 45 | Lawalong | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 46 | Lewar | Rural | Kunda |
| 47 | Lotwa | Rural | Sikidag |
| 48 | Lukuia | Rural | Sikidag |
| 49 | Lupugarah | Rural | Sikidag |
| 50 | Madarpur | Rural | Sikidag |
| 51 | Majhipara | Rural | Kunda |
| 52 | Maraiya | Rural | Kunda |
| 53 | Margarha | Rural | Margada |
| 54 | Medwadih | Rural | Kunda |
| 55 | Meghrania | Rural | Sikidag |
| 56 | Mohanpur | Rural | Kunda |
| 57 | Nawadih | Rural | Nawada |
| 58 | Nawadih | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 59 | Nawadih | Rural | Nawada |
| 60 | Pachamba | Rural | Nawada |
| 61 | Phulwaria | Rural | Sikidag |
| 62 | Pinja | Rural | Nawada |
| 63 | Pinjni | Rural | Margada |
| 64 | Potamdohar | Rural | Margada |
| 65 | Rajpar | Rural | Nawada |
| 66 | Ratnag | Rural | Nawada |
| 67 | Sakhuahi | Rural | Sikidag |
| 68 | Salgi | Rural | Nawada |
| 69 | Saraidih | Rural | Kunda |
| 70 | Sarjamatu | Rural | Sikidag |
| 71 | Shahpur | Rural | Kunda |
| 72 | Sidki | Rural | Baudhadih |
| 73 | Sikidag | Rural | Sikidag |
| 74 | Sinduri | Rural | Nawada |
| 75 | Soharlot | Rural | Sikidag |
| 76 | Taradohar | Rural | Kunda |
| 77 | Tatej | Rural | Nawada |
| 78 | Tithibhargaon | Rural | Margada |
Population of Kunda Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kunda Subdivision has a total population of 30,018 people, consisting of 15,427 males and 14,591 females. There are 5,782 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 93 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,018 | 30,018 | 0 |
| Male Population | 15,427 | 15,427 | 0 |
| Female Population | 14,591 | 14,591 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,782 | 5,782 | 0 |
| Population Density | 93 / km² | 93 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 10,394 literate people and 6,839 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 19,081 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,155 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) | 6,839 | 6,839 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 10,394 | 10,394 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,624 | 19,624 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 19,081 | 19,081 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,155 | 1,155 | 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.