Pathalgora Subdivision - Chatra, Jharkhand
Pathalgora 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. Pathalgora is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kole, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 137 km², including 137.19 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 987 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pathalgora Subdivision
Pathalgora Subdivision has a total of 30 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 | Angara Kalan | Rural | Nongaon |
| 2 | Angara Khurd | Rural | Nongaon |
| 3 | Bahera | Rural | Meral |
| 4 | Bajobar | Rural | Nawadih Damaul |
| 5 | Bandarchuan | Rural | Nongaon |
| 6 | Banwara | Rural | Nongaon |
| 7 | Barwadih Alias Nimekhap | Rural | Barwadih |
| 8 | Belhar | Rural | Barwadih |
| 9 | Chitua | Rural | Meral |
| 10 | Chontha | Rural | Nawadih Damaul |
| 11 | Dumi | Rural | Barwadih |
| 12 | Gopipur | Rural | Nongaon |
| 13 | Jehra | Rural | Meral |
| 14 | Jori | Rural | Meral |
| 15 | Khaira | Rural | Meral |
| 16 | Korambe | Rural | Nongaon |
| 17 | Kuba | Rural | Barwadih |
| 18 | Lemoia | Rural | Nongaon |
| 19 | Maranga | Rural | Meral |
| 20 | Meral | Rural | Meral |
| 21 | Meramgara | Rural | Nawadih Damaul |
| 22 | Nawadih Damol | Rural | Nawadih Damaul |
| 23 | Nongaon | Rural | Nongaon |
| 24 | Pathalgara | Rural | Singhani |
| 25 | Raturwa | Rural | Meral |
| 26 | Sael | Rural | Meral |
| 27 | Semratari Alias Dhurua | Rural | Meral |
| 28 | Singhani | Rural | Singhani |
| 29 | Sirkol | Rural | Nongaon |
| 30 | Tetaria | Rural | Nongaon |
Population of Pathalgora Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Pathalgora Subdivision has a total population of 31,530 people, consisting of 15,867 males and 15,663 females. There are 5,701 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 230 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,530 | 31,530 | 0 |
| Male Population | 15,867 | 15,867 | 0 |
| Female Population | 15,663 | 15,663 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,701 | 5,701 | 0 |
| Population Density | 230 / km² | 230 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 17,558 literate people and 5,475 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,927 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,163 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) | 5,475 | 5,475 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 17,558 | 17,558 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,972 | 13,972 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,927 | 7,927 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,163 | 3,163 | 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.