Tandwa

Tandwa 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 Tandwa Block (CD) is 02525. Total area of tandwa subdivision is 430 km² including 413.66 km² rural area and 16.61 km² urban area. Tandwa subdivision has a population of 1,26,319 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,969 while rural population is 1,13,350. Tandwa has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Tandwa subdivision has a population density of 293.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 23,319 houses in the sub-district, including 2,573 urban houses and 20,746 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 51.75% population of tandwa subdivision is literate, out of which 60.07% males and 42.88% females are literate.

List of Villages in Tandwa Subdivision

Tandwa Subdivision has a total of 94 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 Tandwa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Tandwa Subdivision

The population profile of Tandwa 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 Tandwa'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 Tandwa 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.