Danda

Danda 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 information the sub-district code of Danda Block (CD) is 02510. Total area of danda subdivision is 32 km². Danda subdivision has a population of 17,856 peoples. Danda subdivision has a population density of 565.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,521 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 48.48% population of danda subdivision is literate, out of which 62.03% males and 34.10% females are literate.

List of Villages in Danda Subdivision

Danda Subdivision has a total of 7 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 Danda Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bangasi Bhikhahi Garhwa
2Bhikhahi Bhikhahi Garhwa
3Chak Chhapardaga Chhapardaga Garhwa
4Chhapardaga Chhapardaga Arhwa
5Danda Danda Garhwa
6Korta Danda Garhwa
7Motihara Chhapardaga Garhwa

Population of Danda Subdivision

The population profile of Danda 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 Danda's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 17,856 17,856 N/A
Male Population 9,195 9,195 N/A
Female Population 8,661 8,661 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,258 3,258 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,638 1,638 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,620 1,620 N/A
Literate Population 8,657 8,657 N/A
Literate Male Population 5,704 5,704 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,953 2,953 N/A
Illiterate Population 9,199 9,199 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,491 3,491 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 5,708 5,708 N/A
Total Households 3,521 3,521 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Danda Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 1,407 1,407 N/A
SC Male Population 713 713 N/A
SC Female Population 694 694 N/A
Total ST Population 47 47 N/A
ST Male Population 25 25 N/A
ST Female Population 22 22 N/A
Population Density 566 / km² 566 / km² N/A