Dhurki Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Dhurki 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. Dhurki is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Wyndhamganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 130.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 234 km², including 234.17 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhurki Subdivision
Dhurki 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 | Amba Khoreya | Rural | Amba Khoreya |
| 2 | Baliari Alias Siuri | Rural | Dhurki |
| 3 | Barahsoti | Rural | Amba Khoreya |
| 4 | Bhandar | Rural | Bhandar |
| 5 | Bhumphor | Rural | Khutia |
| 6 | Bishunia | Rural | Ganiyari Kalan |
| 7 | Dhovni | Rural | Raksi |
| 8 | Ganiyari Kalan | Rural | Ganiyari Kalan |
| 9 | Ganiyari Khurd | Rural | Ganiyari Kalan |
| 10 | Kadwa | Rural | Raksi |
| 11 | Kadwa Alias Likhnidhaura | Rural | Bhandar |
| 12 | Karwa Pahar | Rural | Ganiyari Kalan |
| 13 | Ketma | Rural | Amba Khoreya |
| 14 | Khala | Rural | Khala |
| 15 | Khutia | Rural | Khutia |
| 16 | Kumba Kalan | Rural | Raksi |
| 17 | Libra Alias Paras Pani Kalan | Rural | Amba Khoreya |
| 18 | Machhpani | Rural | Amba Khoreya |
| 19 | Mandre Alias Phephsa | Rural | Khutia |
| 20 | Marchaiya | Rural | Tatidiri |
| 21 | Murhpur Alias Pachpheri | Rural | Amba Khoreya |
| 22 | Panghatwa | Rural | Tatidiri |
| 23 | Paraspani Khurd | Rural | Khutia |
| 24 | Raksi | Rural | Raksi |
| 25 | Samo Alias Suru | Rural | Khutia |
| 26 | Shakti | Rural | Dhurki |
| 27 | Tatidiri | Rural | Tatidiri |
| 28 | Tenhra Alias Dhurki | Rural | Dhurki |
Population of Dhurki Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Dhurki Subdivision has a total population of 55,469 people, consisting of 28,544 males and 26,925 females. There are 10,616 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 237 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55,469 | 55,469 | 0 |
| Male Population | 28,544 | 28,544 | 0 |
| Female Population | 26,925 | 26,925 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,616 | 10,616 | 0 |
| Population Density | 237 / km² | 237 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 23,587 literate people and 11,244 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,228 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 17,718 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) | 11,244 | 11,244 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 23,587 | 23,587 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,882 | 31,882 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,228 | 12,228 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 17,718 | 17,718 | 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.