Karon

Karon 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, the sub-district code of Karon Block (CD) is 02552. The total area of Karon Subdivision is 142 km². Karon has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Karon Subdivision

Karon Subdivision has a total of 148 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 Karon Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Karon Subdivision

The population profile of Karon 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 Karon Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 88,251 people. Includes nearly 45,317 males and 42,934 females. Rural population is about 88,251 people.
• There are around 16,759 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,495 boys and 8,264 girls.
• Literate population is about 42,618 people. Non-literate population is around 45,633 people.
• There are nearly 14,841 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karon Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karon Subdivision is approximately 11,017 people, including 5,621 males and 5,396 females. Around 11,017 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karon Subdivision is about 12,683 people, including 6,380 males and 6,303 females. Around 12,683 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 623 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 623 people per sq. km.