Bhawnathpur
Bhawnathpur is a Town and Subdivision in Garhwa 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 Bhawnathpur Block (CD) is 02496. The total area of Bhawnathpur Subdivision is 249 km², which includes 246.33 km² of rural area and 2.18 km² of urban area. Bhawnathpur has a sex ratio of approximately 909 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhawnathpur Subdivision
Bhawnathpur Subdivision has a total of 28 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 Bhawnathpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhaura | Pandaria | Bhawnathpur |
| 2 | Arsali | Arsali North | Bhawnathpur |
| 3 | Bansani | Bansani | Bhawnathpur |
| 4 | Barwari | Makri | Bhaunathpur |
| 5 | Bato | Hariharpur | Bhawnathpur |
| 6 | Bhawanathpur | Bhawnathpur | Bhawanathpur |
| 7 | Buka | Bhawnathpur | Bhawnathpur |
| 8 | Chapri | Chapri | Bhawanathpur |
| 9 | Dagar | Hariharpur | Kandi |
| 10 | Daridah | Dumarsota | Bhawnathpur |
| 11 | Dhanimandra | Pandaria | Bhawnathpur |
| 12 | Dumarsola | Dumarsota | Bhawnathpur |
| 13 | Garda | Pandaria | Bhawnathpur |
| 14 | Ghaghra | Pandaria | Bhawnathpur |
| 15 | Gorgonwan | Pandaria | Bhawnathpur |
| 16 | Hariharpur | Hariharpur | Bhawnathpur |
| 17 | Kailan | Kailan | Bhawnathpur |
| 18 | Konmandra | Kailan | Bishrampur |
| 19 | Majhganwan | Majhigawan | Kandi |
| 20 | Makri | Makri | Bhawnathpur |
| 21 | Pandaria | Pandaria | Bhawnathpur |
| 22 | Phulwar | Kailan | Bhawanathpur |
| 23 | Rapura | Hariharpur | Bhawnathpur |
| 24 | Rohinian | Bansani | Bhawnathpur |
| 25 | Saraia | Pandaria | Bhawnathpur |
| 26 | Sinduria | Sinduria | Bhawnathpur |
| 27 | Singhitali | Chapri | Bhawnathpur |
| 28 | Srinagar | Dumarsota | Bhawnathpur |
Population of Bhawnathpur Subdivision
The population profile of Bhawnathpur 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 Bhawnathpur Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85,319 | 80,057 | 5,262 |
| Male Population | 44,673 | 41,872 | 2,801 |
| Female Population | 40,646 | 38,185 | 2,461 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,457 | 14,753 | 704 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,974 | 7,612 | 362 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,483 | 7,141 | 342 |
| Literate Population | 42,038 | 38,595 | 3,443 |
| Literate Male Population | 26,606 | 24,575 | 2,031 |
| Literate Female Population | 15,432 | 14,020 | 1,412 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,281 | 41,462 | 1,819 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,067 | 17,297 | 770 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,214 | 24,165 | 1,049 |
| Total Households | 16,804 | 15,742 | 1,062 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bhawnathpur Subdivision is around 85,319 people. This includes 44,673 males and 40,646 females. Rural population is about 80,057 (41,872 males and 38,185 females), while urban population is nearly 5,262 (2,801 males and 2,461 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,457 of the population, with 7,974 boys and 7,483 girls. Rural areas have 14,753 children, and urban areas have about 704 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 42,038 literate people in Bhawnathpur Subdivision, including 26,606 literate males and 15,432 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,595 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,443 people.
- About 43,281 people in Bhawnathpur Subdivision are not literate, including 18,067 males and 25,214 females. Rural areas include 41,462 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,819 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,804 households, with 15,742 in villages and 1,062 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bhawnathpur 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 21,928 | 20,758 | 1,170 |
| SC Male Population | 11,409 | 10,777 | 632 |
| SC Female Population | 10,519 | 9,981 | 538 |
| Total ST Population | 10,876 | 10,141 | 735 |
| ST Male Population | 5,642 | 5,280 | 362 |
| ST Female Population | 5,234 | 4,861 | 373 |
| Population Density | 343 / km² | 325 / km² | 2,414 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhawnathpur Subdivision is approximately 21,928 people, including 11,409 males and 10,519 females. Around 20,758 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,170 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhawnathpur Subdivision is about 10,876 people, including 5,642 males and 5,234 females. Around 10,141 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 735 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 343 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 325 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,414 people per sq. km.