Danda Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Danda 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. Danda is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Lalgarh Bihar Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 134.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 32 km², including 31.57 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 941 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Danda Subdivision
Danda Subdivision has a total of 7 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 | Bhikhahi | Rural | Bhikhahi |
| 2 | Bongasi | Rural | Bhikhahi |
| 3 | Chak Chhapardaga | Rural | Chhapardaga |
| 4 | Chhapardaga | Rural | Chhapardaga |
| 5 | Danda | Rural | Danda |
| 6 | Korta | Rural | Danda |
| 7 | Motihara | Rural | Chhapardaga |
Population of Danda Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Danda Subdivision has a total population of 17,856 people, consisting of 9,195 males and 8,661 females. There are 3,521 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 566 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,856 | 17,856 | 0 |
| Male Population | 9,195 | 9,195 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,661 | 8,661 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,521 | 3,521 | 0 |
| Population Density | 566 / km² | 566 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 8,657 literate people and 3,258 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,407 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 47 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) | 3,258 | 3,258 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 8,657 | 8,657 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,199 | 9,199 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,407 | 1,407 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 47 | 47 | 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.