Chinia Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Chinia 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. Chinia is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Meralgram, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 145.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 281 km², including 280.87 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chinia Subdivision
Chinia Subdivision has a total of 31 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 | Bandua | Rural | Barwadih |
| 2 | Barwadih | Rural | Barwadih |
| 3 | Belri Alias Chinia | Rural | Chinia |
| 4 | Besri Khari Alias Besri | Rural | Beta |
| 5 | Bilaiti Khair | Rural | Bilaiti Khair |
| 6 | Chapkali Alias Chamkali | Rural | Dol |
| 7 | Chapla Alias Chophlo | Rural | Barwadih |
| 8 | Cheta Alias Beta | Rural | Beta |
| 9 | Chitka Alias Chirka | Rural | Chinia |
| 10 | Duduhara Alias Rajbans | Rural | Bilaiti Khair |
| 11 | Helri Alias Chhatailia | Rural | Bilaiti Khair |
| 12 | Hetar Kalan | Rural | Hetar Kalan |
| 13 | Hetar Khurd | Rural | Hetar Kalan |
| 14 | Karma Alias Khuri | Rural | Khuri |
| 15 | Kathautia | Rural | Hetar Kalan |
| 16 | Kundil Alias Dol | Rural | Dol |
| 17 | Masri Alias Masra | Rural | Khuri |
| 18 | Nagsili | Rural | Khuri |
| 19 | Palhe | Rural | Beta |
| 20 | Parsukhar | Rural | Beta |
| 21 | Puregara | Rural | Beta |
| 22 | Ranicheri | Rural | Bilaiti Khair |
| 23 | Ratanpura Alias Rampura | Rural | Khuri |
| 24 | Salwahi | Rural | Beta |
| 25 | Side | Rural | Beta |
| 26 | Sigsiga Kalan | Rural | Barwadih |
| 27 | Sigsiga Khurd | Rural | Barwadih |
| 28 | Sikat | Rural | Beta |
| 29 | Tahle | Rural | Hetar Kalan |
| 30 | Tandil | Rural | Hetar Kalan |
| 31 | Tuni Alias Turimunda | Rural | Beta |
Population of Chinia Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chinia Subdivision has a total population of 38,833 people, consisting of 19,761 males and 19,072 females. There are 7,669 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 138 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,833 | 38,833 | 0 |
| Male Population | 19,761 | 19,761 | 0 |
| Female Population | 19,072 | 19,072 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,669 | 7,669 | 0 |
| Population Density | 138 / km² | 138 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 17,063 literate people and 7,931 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,055 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 19,436 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) | 7,931 | 7,931 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 17,063 | 17,063 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,770 | 21,770 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,055 | 6,055 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 19,436 | 19,436 | 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.