Kathikund

Kathikund is a Town and Subdivision in Dumka 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 Kathikund Block (CD) is 02670. The total area of Kathikund Subdivision is 330 km². Kathikund has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kathikund Subdivision

Kathikund Subdivision has a total of 188 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 Kathikund Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kathikund Subdivision

The population profile of Kathikund 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 Kathikund 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 71,458 people. Includes nearly 35,598 males and 35,860 females. Rural population is about 71,458 people.
• There are around 12,841 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,474 boys and 6,367 girls.
• Literate population is about 31,703 people. Non-literate population is around 39,755 people.
• There are nearly 14,973 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kathikund 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 Kathikund Subdivision is approximately 1,753 people, including 920 males and 833 females. Around 1,753 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kathikund Subdivision is about 45,406 people, including 22,284 males and 23,122 females. Around 45,406 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 217 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 217 people per sq. km.