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, the sub-district code of Danda Block (CD) is 02510. The total area of Danda Subdivision is 32 km². Danda has a sex ratio of approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.

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 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 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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 17,856 people. Includes nearly 9,195 males and 8,661 females. Rural population is about 17,856 people.
  • There are around 3,258 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,638 boys and 1,620 girls.
  • Literate population is about 8,657 people. Non-literate population is around 9,199 people.
  • There are nearly 3,521 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Danda 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 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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Danda Subdivision is approximately 1,407 people, including 713 males and 694 females. Around 1,407 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Danda Subdivision is about 47 people, including 25 males and 22 females. Around 47 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 566 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 566 people per sq. km.