Deoghar

Deoghar is a Town and Subdivision in Deoghar 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 Deoghar Block (CD) is 02545. Total area of deoghar subdivision is 338 km² including 217.89 km² rural area and 119.70 km² urban area. Deoghar subdivision has a population of 3,46,089 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,03,123 while rural population is 1,42,966. Deoghar has a sex ratio of approximately 895 females for every 1,000 males. Deoghar subdivision has a population density of 1025 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 63,373 houses in the sub-district, including 36,768 urban houses and 26,605 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.90% population of deoghar subdivision is literate, out of which 72.11% males and 56.86% females are literate.

List of Villages in Deoghar Subdivision

Deoghar Subdivision has a total of 292 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 Deoghar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Deoghar Subdivision

The population profile of Deoghar 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 Deoghar'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 Deoghar 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.