Ranishwar

Ranishwar 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 Ranishwar Block (CD) is 02672. The total area of Ranishwar Subdivision is 339 km². Ranishwar has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Ranishwar Subdivision

Ranishwar Subdivision has a total of 211 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 Ranishwar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ranishwar Subdivision

The population profile of Ranishwar 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 Ranishwar 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 1,01,667 people. Includes nearly 51,115 males and 50,552 females. Rural population is about 1,01,667 people.
• There are around 15,478 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,846 boys and 7,632 girls.
• Literate population is about 51,765 people. Non-literate population is around 49,902 people.
• There are nearly 22,598 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ranishwar 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 Ranishwar Subdivision is approximately 7,978 people, including 4,054 males and 3,924 females. Around 7,978 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ranishwar Subdivision is about 45,890 people, including 22,634 males and 23,256 females. Around 45,890 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 300 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 300 people per sq. km.