Bhandaria Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Bhandaria is an administrative subdivision in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhandaria is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Barwadih Jn, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 123.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 693 km², including 692.97 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 969 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhandaria Subdivision
Bhandaria Subdivision has a total of 77 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arar | Rural | Fakiradih |
| 2 | Baghwar | Rural | Madgari-K |
| 3 | Banjari | Rural | Bhandaria |
| 4 | Bariganwan | Rural | Bargarh |
| 5 | Barikhajuri | Rural | Paraswar |
| 6 | Barkol Kalan | Rural | Tehri |
| 7 | Barkol Khurd | Rural | Tehri |
| 8 | Baya Khura | Rural | Janewa |
| 9 | Bhajna | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 10 | Bhandaria | Rural | Bhandaria |
| 11 | Bhejariya | Rural | Bhandaria |
| 12 | Bijka | Rural | Bijka |
| 13 | Bijpur Alias Barhni | Rural | Bargarh |
| 14 | Binda | Rural | Bijka |
| 15 | Binjpur | Rural | Tehri |
| 16 | Bodri | Rural | Paraswar |
| 17 | Chapalsi | Rural | Fakiradih |
| 18 | Chapiya | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 19 | Chemo | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 20 | Chhetki | Rural | Janewa |
| 21 | Dhasni | Rural | Madgari-K |
| 22 | Durgadih | Rural | Bhandaria |
| 23 | Duthu | Rural | Bijka |
| 24 | Fakiradih | Rural | Fakiradih |
| 25 | Gariya | Rural | Bargarh |
| 26 | Gothani | Rural | Paraswar |
| 27 | Harta | Rural | Fakiradih |
| 28 | Hesatu | Rural | Tehri |
| 29 | Jamauti | Rural | Karchali |
| 30 | Janewa | Rural | Janewa |
| 31 | Jonhi Khar | Rural | Janewa |
| 32 | Kanjia | Rural | Karchali |
| 33 | Karchali | Rural | Karchali |
| 34 | Khaira | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 35 | Khajuri | Rural | Karchali |
| 36 | Khajuri | Rural | Paraswar |
| 37 | Khura | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 38 | Korwadih | Rural | Tehri |
| 39 | Korwadih | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 40 | Korwadih | Rural | Fakiradih |
| 41 | Kudgara | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 42 | Kulhi | Rural | Tehri |
| 43 | Kurun | Rural | Fakiradih |
| 44 | Kutku | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 45 | Lidki | Rural | Bijka |
| 46 | Lodidih | Rural | Bhandaria |
| 47 | Madgari | Rural | Madgari-K |
| 48 | Madgari | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 49 | Mahugain | Rural | Karchali |
| 50 | Man Jari | Rural | Bijka |
| 51 | Marda | Rural | Bhandaria |
| 52 | Mutki | Rural | Paraswar |
| 53 | Nauka | Rural | Bhandaria |
| 54 | Paraswar | Rural | Paraswar |
| 55 | Parro | Rural | Bijka |
| 56 | Path | Rural | Fakiradih |
| 57 | Pipra | Rural | Janewa |
| 58 | Polpol | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 59 | Putsora | Rural | Paraswar |
| 60 | Ramar | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 61 | Rodo | Rural | Bijka |
| 62 | Rud | Rural | Tehri |
| 63 | Salo | Rural | Bargarh |
| 64 | Saneya | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 65 | Sangali | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 66 | Saraidih | Rural | Janewa |
| 67 | Saruwat | Rural | Tehri |
| 68 | Sikariya | Rural | Bhandaria |
| 69 | Sinjo | Rural | Bijka |
| 70 | Sinjo | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 71 | Tehri | Rural | Tehri |
| 72 | Tengari | Rural | Paraswar |
| 73 | Tewali | Rural | Janewa |
| 74 | Totki | Rural | Madgari-Ch |
| 75 | Tumera | Rural | Tehri |
| 76 | Turer | Rural | Tehri |
| 77 | Ugra | Rural | Bargarh |
Population of Bhandaria Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bhandaria Subdivision has a total population of 66,092 people, consisting of 33,555 males and 32,537 females. There are 13,146 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 95 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,092 | 66,092 | 0 |
| Male Population | 33,555 | 33,555 | 0 |
| Female Population | 32,537 | 32,537 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,146 | 13,146 | 0 |
| Population Density | 95 / km² | 95 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 30,959 literate people and 12,889 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,428 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 39,653 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,889 | 12,889 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 30,959 | 30,959 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,133 | 35,133 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,428 | 7,428 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 39,653 | 39,653 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.