Dandai Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Dandai 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. Dandai 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 136.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 140 km², including 140.32 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dandai Subdivision
Dandai Subdivision has a total of 28 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 | Balekhari Alias Balekhar | Rural | Pachaur |
| 2 | Bardari Alias Jarhi | Rural | Jarhi |
| 3 | Baulia | Rural | Sonehara |
| 4 | Bulka Alias Bairia Damar | Rural | Dandai |
| 5 | Chakri | Rural | Tasrar |
| 6 | Dandai | Rural | Dandai |
| 7 | Doni Alias Lawadoni | Rural | Pachaur |
| 8 | Jarde | Rural | Karke |
| 9 | Jhakra Alias Baila Jhakra | Rural | Dandai |
| 10 | Jhotar | Rural | Jhotar |
| 11 | Kadailia | Rural | Jhotar |
| 12 | Kaprath | Rural | Tasrar |
| 13 | Karke | Rural | Karke |
| 14 | Lawadohar Alias Phulwar | Rural | Pachaur |
| 15 | Lawahi Kalan | Rural | Lawahi Kalan |
| 16 | Lawahi Khurd | Rural | Lawahi Kalan |
| 17 | Lora | Rural | Tasrar |
| 18 | Mahudand | Rural | Tasrar |
| 19 | Naudiha Alias Suarjangha | Rural | Pachaur |
| 20 | Nawadih | Rural | Tasrar |
| 21 | Pokharia | Rural | Jhotar |
| 22 | Raro | Rural | Raro |
| 23 | Sikariya | Rural | Tasrar |
| 24 | Sonhe Alias Sonehara | Rural | Sonehara |
| 25 | Soti | Rural | Tasrar |
| 26 | Tasrar | Rural | Tasrar |
| 27 | Telri Alias Pachaur | Rural | Pachaur |
| 28 | Tori Kalan | Rural | Tasrar |
Population of Dandai Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Dandai Subdivision has a total population of 63,665 people, consisting of 32,558 males and 31,107 females. There are 12,300 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 454 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63,665 | 63,665 | 0 |
| Male Population | 32,558 | 32,558 | 0 |
| Female Population | 31,107 | 31,107 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,300 | 12,300 | 0 |
| Population Density | 454 / km² | 454 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 29,514 literate people and 12,066 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,834 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,176 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) | 12,066 | 12,066 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 29,514 | 29,514 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,151 | 34,151 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,834 | 17,834 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,176 | 10,176 | 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.