Kharaundhi Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Kharaundhi 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. Kharaundhi is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Nagar Untari, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 103.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 151 km², including 150.88 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kharaundhi Subdivision
Kharaundhi Subdivision has a total of 20 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 | Amrora | Rural | Majhigawan (Amarora) |
| 2 | Arangi | Rural | Arangi |
| 3 | Aunraia Alias Chauria | Rural | Kupa |
| 4 | Baitra | Rural | Kupa |
| 5 | Bhaluhi Alias Kariwadih | Rural | Kariwadih |
| 6 | Chandna | Rural | Sundi |
| 7 | Chandni | Rural | Chandani |
| 8 | Hendea Alias Baitri | Rural | Sisari |
| 9 | Husru | Rural | Kariwadih |
| 10 | Kharaundhi | Rural | Kharaundhi |
| 11 | Khokha | Rural | Sundi |
| 12 | Kupa | Rural | Kupa |
| 13 | Lami Alias Sarahia | Rural | Majhigawan (Amarora) |
| 14 | Majhiganwan | Rural | Majhigawan (Amarora) |
| 15 | Pipra | Rural | Sundi |
| 16 | Pipri | Rural | Raji |
| 17 | Raji | Rural | Raji |
| 18 | Sisri | Rural | Sisari |
| 19 | Sundi | Rural | Sundi |
| 20 | Torelawa | Rural | Arangi |
Population of Kharaundhi Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kharaundhi Subdivision has a total population of 51,479 people, consisting of 26,498 males and 24,981 females. There are 10,596 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 341 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,479 | 51,479 | 0 |
| Male Population | 26,498 | 26,498 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,981 | 24,981 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,596 | 10,596 | 0 |
| Population Density | 341 / km² | 341 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 25,050 literate people and 9,511 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,113 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,311 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) | 9,511 | 9,511 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 25,050 | 25,050 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,429 | 26,429 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,113 | 14,113 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,311 | 7,311 | 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.