Garhwa

Garhwa 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 Garhwa Block (CD) is 02509. Total area of garhwa subdivision is 258 km² including 245.66 km² rural area and 12.46 km² urban area. Garhwa subdivision has a population of 2,01,627 peoples, out of which urban population is 46,059 while rural population is 1,55,568. Garhwa has a sex ratio of approximately 911 females for every 1,000 males. Garhwa subdivision has a population density of 781.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,258 houses in the sub-district, including 8,635 urban houses and 30,623 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.27% population of garhwa subdivision is literate, out of which 65.74% males and 45.88% females are literate.

List of Villages in Garhwa Subdivision

Garhwa Subdivision has a total of 115 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 Garhwa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Garhwa Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Garhwa 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.