Bhawnathpur Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Bhawnathpur 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. Bhawnathpur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Nagar Untari, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 249 km², including 246.33 km² rural area and 2.18 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 909 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhawnathpur Subdivision
Bhawnathpur Subdivision has a total of 20 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 | Adhaura | Rural | Pandaria |
| 2 | Arsali | Rural | Arsali (South) |
| 3 | Bansani | Rural | Bansani |
| 4 | Barwari | Rural | Makri |
| 5 | Bhawnathpur | Rural | Bhawnathpur |
| 6 | Buka | Rural | Bhawnathpur |
| 7 | Chapri | Rural | Chapri |
| 8 | Dhanimandra | Rural | Pandaria |
| 9 | Garda | Rural | Pandaria |
| 10 | Ghaghra | Rural | Pandaria |
| 11 | Gorgonwan | Rural | Pandaria |
| 12 | Kailan | Rural | Kailan |
| 13 | Konmandra | Rural | Kailan |
| 14 | Makri | Rural | Makri |
| 15 | Pandaria | Rural | Pandaria |
| 16 | Phulwar | Rural | Kailan |
| 17 | Rohinian | Rural | Bansani |
| 18 | Saraia | Rural | Pandaria |
| 19 | Sinduria (Ct) | Rural | Sinduria |
| 20 | Singhitali | Rural | Chapri |
Population of Bhawnathpur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bhawnathpur Subdivision has a total population of 85,319 people, consisting of 44,673 males and 40,646 females. There are 16,804 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 343 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 16,804 | 15,742 | 1,062 |
| Population Density | 343 / km² | 325 / km² | 2,414 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 42,038 literate people and 15,457 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,928 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,876 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) | 15,457 | 14,753 | 704 |
| Literate Population | 42,038 | 38,595 | 3,443 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,281 | 41,462 | 1,819 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,928 | 20,758 | 1,170 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,876 | 10,141 | 735 |
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.