Ranka

Ranka 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, the sub-district code of Ranka Block (CD) is 02511. The total area of Ranka Subdivision is 448 km². Ranka has a sex ratio of approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Ranka Subdivision

Ranka Subdivision has a total of 81 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 Ranka Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Achhu Khap Alias Tetardih Khardiha Garhwa
2Anhar Dudhwal Garhwa
3Baghokudar Dudhwal Garhwa
4Bandu Chutru Ranka
5Baradih Dudhwal Garhwa
6Bardari Chutru Garhwa
7Barwahi Katra Garhwa
8Bhadua Sondag Garhwa
9Bhaluani Sondag Garhwa
10Bhaunri Chutia Ramanujganj
11Birbandha Alias Birbandh Siroi Khurd Garhwa
12Bisrampur Bishrampur Garhwa
13Bohahara Bahahara Garhwa
14Boila Ranka Kalan Ranka
15Chatakman Bahahara Garhwa
16Chaukri Sondag Garhwa
17Chutia Chutia Ramanujganj
18Chutru Chutru Ranka
19Daldalia Chutru Garhwa
20Damaran Katra Garhwa
21Daunadag Khardiha Garhwa
22Dudhwal Dudhwal Garhwa
23Gangudih Dudhwal Garhwa
24Garhauta Alias Gurgurkhori A Khardiha Garhwa
25Gasedag Bahahara Garhwa
26Gaurgara Bahahara Garhwa
27Hetar Dudhwal Garhwa
28Honhe Kalan Kanchanpur Garhwa
29Honhe Khurd Kanchanpur Garhwa
30Hurdag Sondag Garhwa
31Jasobar Bahahara Garhwa
32Jhagrahe Kanchanpur Garhwa
33Jogi Khura Tamge Kalan Garhwa
34Jolanga Tamge Kalan Garhwa
35Jun Dudhwal Garhwa
36Kachanpur Kanchanpur Garhwa
37Karri Katra Garhwa
38Kasmar Bishrampur Garhwa
39Katra Katra Garhwa
40Kedal Tamge Kalan Garhwa
41Khaparmunda Dudhwal Garhwa
42Khapra Khapro Garhwa.
43Khardiha Khardiha Garhwa
44Khura Kanchanpur Garhwa
45Kudrum Bishrampur Garhwa
46Ladi Kanra Khapro Garhwa
47Laleya Alias Saleya Khardiha Garhwa
48Lehda Katra Ranka
49Lukumba Alias Lukumbar Kanchanpur Garhwa
50Makhatu Dudhwal Garhwa.
51Manjhgawan Siroi Khurd Garhwa
52Manpur Manpur Garhwa
53Mungarain Alias Mugdah Tamge Kalan Garhwa
54Nagari Dudhwal Garhwa
55Nagwa Dudhwal Ranka
56Nawabandh Dudhwal Ranka
57Nawadih Dudhwal Garhwa
58Palhe Sondag Garhwa
59Pargawal Dudhwal Garhwa (54 km)
60Pindra Tamge Kalan Garhwa
61Puregara Manpur Garhwa
62Rabda Kanchanpur Garhwa
63Ranka Kalan Ranka Kalan Ranka
64Ranka Khurd Kanchanpur Garhwa
65Serasam Khardiha Garhwa
66Sewadih Siroi Khurd Garhwa
67Sikat Sondag Garhwa
68Singa Kalan Alias Sarka Siroi Khurd Garhwa
69Singa Khurd Siroi Khurd Garhwa
70Sinjo Khardiha Garhwa
71Siroi Alias Belwadamar Dudhwal Ranka
72Siroi Kalan Katra Garhwa
73Siroi Khurd Siroi Khurd Garhwa
74Sondag Sondag Garhwa
75Sonpurwa Khapro Garhwa
76Tale Alias Dale Kanchanpur Garhwa
77Tamage Khurd Tamge Kalan Garhwa
78Tamge Kalan Tamge Kalan Garhwa
79Tandudih Khardiha Garhwa
80Uchri Siroi Khurd Garhwa
81Ulka Tamge Kalan Garhwa

Population of Ranka Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 90,483 90,483 N/A
Male Population 45,783 45,783 N/A
Female Population 44,700 44,700 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 18,275 18,275 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,179 9,179 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,096 9,096 N/A
Literate Population 41,010 41,010 N/A
Literate Male Population 24,893 24,893 N/A
Literate Female Population 16,117 16,117 N/A
Illiterate Population 49,473 49,473 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 20,890 20,890 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 28,583 28,583 N/A
Total Households 17,845 17,845 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 90,483 people. Includes nearly 45,783 males and 44,700 females. Rural population is about 90,483 people.
  • There are around 18,275 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,179 boys and 9,096 girls.
  • Literate population is about 41,010 people. Non-literate population is around 49,473 people.
  • There are nearly 17,845 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ranka Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 19,300 19,300 N/A
SC Male Population 9,751 9,751 N/A
SC Female Population 9,549 9,549 N/A
Total ST Population 27,740 27,740 N/A
ST Male Population 13,948 13,948 N/A
ST Female Population 13,792 13,792 N/A
Population Density 202 / km² 202 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ranka Subdivision is approximately 19,300 people, including 9,751 males and 9,549 females. Around 19,300 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ranka Subdivision is about 27,740 people, including 13,948 males and 13,792 females. Around 27,740 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 202 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 202 people per sq. km.