Bishunpura Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Bishunpura 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. Bishunpura is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ramna, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 122.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 97 km², including 96.74 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 934 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bishunpura Subdivision
Bishunpura Subdivision has a total of 29 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 | Amhar Khas | Rural | Amhar Khas |
| 2 | Bachhikhoh | Rural | Amhar Khas |
| 3 | Baluakhar | Rural | Patihari |
| 4 | Bataua | Rural | Sarang |
| 5 | Bishunpura | Rural | Bishunpura |
| 6 | Chitri | Rural | Patihari |
| 7 | Dar | Rural | Patihari |
| 8 | Darjia | Rural | Sarang |
| 9 | Deogurwa | Rural | Patihari |
| 10 | Hurhi | Rural | Patihari |
| 11 | Jatpura | Rural | Sarang |
| 12 | Jogiral Khurd | Rural | Sarang |
| 13 | Kamta | Rural | Amhar Khas |
| 14 | Karkachia | Rural | Patihari |
| 15 | Kochea | Rural | Amhar Khas |
| 16 | Mahuli Kalan | Rural | Amhar Khas |
| 17 | Mahuli Khurd | Rural | Amhar Khas |
| 18 | Majhiganwan | Rural | Sarang |
| 19 | Orhea | Rural | Pipri Kalan |
| 20 | Patagara Kalan | Rural | Bishunpura |
| 21 | Patagara Khurd | Rural | Amhar Khas |
| 22 | Patihari | Rural | Patihari |
| 23 | Pato | Rural | Pipri Kalan |
| 24 | Pipri Kalan | Rural | Pipri Kalan |
| 25 | Pipri Khurd | Rural | Pipri Kalan |
| 26 | Sandhya | Rural | Bishunpura |
| 27 | Sarang | Rural | Sarang |
| 28 | Saro | Rural | Pipri Kalan |
| 29 | Sondiha | Rural | Amhar Khas |
Population of Bishunpura Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bishunpura Subdivision has a total population of 32,242 people, consisting of 16,669 males and 15,573 females. There are 6,187 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 333 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,242 | 32,242 | 0 |
| Male Population | 16,669 | 16,669 | 0 |
| Female Population | 15,573 | 15,573 | 0 |
| Total Households | 6,187 | 6,187 | 0 |
| Population Density | 333 / km² | 333 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 14,678 literate people and 5,622 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,453 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,738 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) | 5,622 | 5,622 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 14,678 | 14,678 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,564 | 17,564 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,453 | 8,453 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,738 | 1,738 | 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.