Lawalaung Subdivision - Chatra, Jharkhand
Lawalaung 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. Lawalaung is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 343 km², including 343.01 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 970 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lawalaung Subdivision
Lawalaung Subdivision has a total of 103 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 | Akona | Rural | Katia |
| 2 | Ambatanr | Rural | Lamta |
| 3 | Aminia | Rural | Lamta |
| 4 | Angara | Rural | Katia |
| 5 | Ara-Atu | Rural | Hedum |
| 6 | Atampur | Rural | Lamta |
| 7 | Bahagara | Rural | Hedum |
| 8 | Baheradih | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 9 | Baksi | Rural | Lamta |
| 10 | Banchatra | Rural | Katia |
| 11 | Bandaru | Rural | Katia |
| 12 | Bandu | Rural | Lawalong |
| 13 | Banwar | Rural | Sildag |
| 14 | Barhed | Rural | Mandhania |
| 15 | Barwadih | Rural | Katia |
| 16 | Barwadih | Rural | Sildag |
| 17 | Bhagnadih | Rural | Lamta |
| 18 | Bhandia | Rural | Katia |
| 19 | Bhangia | Rural | Sildag |
| 20 | Bhusar | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 21 | Bishunpur | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 22 | Bisrampur Alias Rampur | Rural | Rimi |
| 23 | Bulbul | Rural | Rimi |
| 24 | Chandadih | Rural | Lamta |
| 25 | Chandanpur | Rural | Katia |
| 26 | Chani | Rural | Lawalong |
| 27 | Chano | Rural | Rimi |
| 28 | Charu | Rural | Rimi |
| 29 | Chatar | Rural | Katia |
| 30 | Chukru | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 31 | Dagdiria Alias Burhi | Rural | Sildag |
| 32 | Darha | Rural | Lamta |
| 33 | Dunho | Rural | Sildag |
| 34 | Garhe | Rural | Rimi |
| 35 | Hahe | Rural | Sildag |
| 36 | Hardipur | Rural | Rimi |
| 37 | Harhad | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 38 | Herum | Rural | Hedum |
| 39 | Hosir | Rural | Mandhania |
| 40 | Hurdag | Rural | Lawalong |
| 41 | Hutru | Rural | Mandhania |
| 42 | Icha Ahar | Rural | Lamta |
| 43 | Jalma | Rural | Mandhania |
| 44 | Jhardag | Rural | Rimi |
| 45 | Jiraun | Rural | Lamta |
| 46 | Jobhi | Rural | Sildag |
| 47 | Jogiadih | Rural | Lamta |
| 48 | Jojbari | Rural | Hedum |
| 49 | Jordag | Rural | Rimi |
| 50 | Kadhe | Rural | Mandhania |
| 51 | Kalyanpur | Rural | Hedum |
| 52 | Kanti Alias Mandhania | Rural | Mandhania |
| 53 | Karma | Rural | Katia |
| 54 | Katea Macha Mahua | Rural | Rimi |
| 55 | Katia | Rural | Katia |
| 56 | Khangara | Rural | Katia |
| 57 | Kolkole Kalan | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 58 | Kolkole Khurd | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 59 | Konchi | Rural | Hedum |
| 60 | Kotari | Rural | Rimi |
| 61 | Lamta | Rural | Lamta |
| 62 | Lare | Rural | Mandhania |
| 63 | Lemodih | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 64 | Lorga | Rural | Mandhania |
| 65 | Lotwa | Rural | Lamta |
| 66 | Lowalang | Rural | Lawalong |
| 67 | Lutu | Rural | Lawalong |
| 68 | Lutua Singhpur | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 69 | Madandih | Rural | Lawalong |
| 70 | Malgo | Rural | Rimi |
| 71 | Mali | Rural | Katia |
| 72 | Manatu Alias Tikulia | Rural | Sildag |
| 73 | Marwa | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 74 | Masuria | Rural | Lamta |
| 75 | Matti Majhdiha Alias Majhdih | Rural | Rimi |
| 76 | Mungadih | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 77 | Narainpur | Rural | Sildag |
| 78 | Naudiha | Rural | Rimi |
| 79 | Nawadih | Rural | Sildag |
| 80 | Nosodag | Rural | Rimi |
| 81 | Ori | Rural | Hedum |
| 82 | Paramatu | Rural | Lawalong |
| 83 | Pasagam | Rural | Rimi |
| 84 | Potam | Rural | Hedum |
| 85 | Rakhed | Rural | Katia |
| 86 | Ratnag | Rural | Katia |
| 87 | Rechag | Rural | Rimi |
| 88 | Rimi | Rural | Rimi |
| 89 | Samhe | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 90 | Sarhachia | Rural | Katia |
| 91 | Sehada | Rural | Rimi |
| 92 | Serka | Rural | Kolkole Kala |
| 93 | Shivrajpur | Rural | Lamta |
| 94 | Sikni | Rural | Mandhania |
| 95 | Sildag | Rural | Sildag |
| 96 | Sohawan | Rural | Lawalong |
| 97 | Sons | Rural | Hedum |
| 98 | Sulma | Rural | Mandhania |
| 99 | Teona | Rural | Sildag |
| 100 | Thakurdih | Rural | Katia |
| 101 | Tigda | Rural | Rimi |
| 102 | Tilra | Rural | Lamta |
| 103 | Tungun | Rural | Katia |
Population of Lawalaung Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Lawalaung Subdivision has a total population of 50,553 people, consisting of 25,651 males and 24,902 females. There are 9,233 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 147 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,553 | 50,553 | 0 |
| Male Population | 25,651 | 25,651 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,902 | 24,902 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,233 | 9,233 | 0 |
| Population Density | 147 / km² | 147 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 19,550 literate people and 10,669 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 28,926 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,690 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) | 10,669 | 10,669 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 19,550 | 19,550 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,003 | 31,003 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 28,926 | 28,926 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,690 | 2,690 | 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.