Topchanchi

Topchanchi is a Town and Subdivision in Dhanbad 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 Topchanchi Block (CD) is 02581. Total area of topchanchi subdivision is 181 km² including 158.83 km² rural area and 21.68 km² urban area. Topchanchi subdivision has a population of 1,63,342 peoples, out of which urban population is 51,360 while rural population is 1,11,982. Topchanchi has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. Topchanchi subdivision has a population density of 904.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,207 houses in the sub-district, including 10,015 urban houses and 21,192 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.24% population of topchanchi subdivision is literate, out of which 72.55% males and 53.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Topchanchi Subdivision

Topchanchi Subdivision has a total of 114 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 Topchanchi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Topchanchi Subdivision

The population profile of Topchanchi 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 Topchanchi'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 Topchanchi 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.