Ramkanda Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Ramkanda 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. Ramkanda is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Mangra, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 130.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 217 km², including 217.17 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 973 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ramkanda Subdivision
Ramkanda Subdivision has a total of 33 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 | Amwa | Rural | Udaypur |
| 2 | Bairiya | Rural | Birajpur |
| 3 | Baligarh | Rural | Baligarh |
| 4 | Barwa | Rural | Birajpur |
| 5 | Birajpur | Rural | Birajpur |
| 6 | Chapri | Rural | Harhe |
| 7 | Chete | Rural | Chete |
| 8 | Daho | Rural | Raksi |
| 9 | Durjan | Rural | Birajpur |
| 10 | Gobardaha | Rural | Baligarh |
| 11 | Harhe | Rural | Harhe |
| 12 | Homia | Rural | Birajpur |
| 13 | Kasmar | Rural | Harhe |
| 14 | Kerwa | Rural | Harhe |
| 15 | Kurundari | Rural | Udaypur |
| 16 | Kuswar | Rural | Baligarh |
| 17 | Kutti | Rural | Harhe |
| 18 | Mangrahi | Rural | Raksi |
| 19 | Murkhur | Rural | Udaypur |
| 20 | Murli | Rural | Raksi |
| 21 | Nawadih | Rural | Udaypur |
| 22 | Patsar | Rural | Chete |
| 23 | Pundaga | Rural | Udaypur |
| 24 | Raksi | Rural | Raksi |
| 25 | Ramkanda | Rural | Ramkanda |
| 26 | Renudih | Rural | Chete |
| 27 | Rohra | Rural | Baligarh |
| 28 | Sabane | Rural | Udaypur |
| 29 | Sirki | Rural | Birajpur |
| 30 | Siswa | Rural | Chete |
| 31 | Suli | Rural | Chete |
| 32 | Tetardih | Rural | Baligarh |
| 33 | Udaypur | Rural | Udaypur |
Population of Ramkanda Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Ramkanda Subdivision has a total population of 44,452 people, consisting of 22,525 males and 21,927 females. There are 8,232 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 205 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,452 | 44,452 | 0 |
| Male Population | 22,525 | 22,525 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,927 | 21,927 | 0 |
| Total Households | 8,232 | 8,232 | 0 |
| Population Density | 205 / km² | 205 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 17,476 literate people and 8,796 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,140 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,887 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) | 8,796 | 8,796 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 17,476 | 17,476 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,976 | 26,976 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,140 | 13,140 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,887 | 15,887 | 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.