Sagma Subdivision - Garhwa, Jharkhand
Sagma 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. Sagma 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 122.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 106 km², including 106.05 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sagma Subdivision
Sagma Subdivision has a total of 17 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 | Bailiya | Rural | Birbal |
| 2 | Birbal | Rural | Birbal |
| 3 | Chainpur | Rural | Ghaghari |
| 4 | Dusaia | Rural | Ghaghari |
| 5 | Ghaghri | Rural | Ghaghari |
| 6 | Jaurahi | Rural | Katahar Kalan |
| 7 | Jhunka | Rural | Ghaghari |
| 8 | Kalma | Rural | Sondiha |
| 9 | Katahar Kalan | Rural | Katahar Kalan |
| 10 | Katahar Khurd | Rural | Sagma |
| 11 | Lolki | Rural | Katahar Kalan |
| 12 | Makri | Rural | Birbal |
| 13 | Putur | Rural | Sondiha |
| 14 | Sagma | Rural | Sagma |
| 15 | Sendha | Rural | Sagma |
| 16 | Sharda | Rural | Katahar Kalan |
| 17 | Sondiha | Rural | Sondiha |
Population of Sagma Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Sagma Subdivision has a total population of 30,396 people, consisting of 15,798 males and 14,598 females. There are 5,892 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 287 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,396 | 30,396 | 0 |
| Male Population | 15,798 | 15,798 | 0 |
| Female Population | 14,598 | 14,598 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,892 | 5,892 | 0 |
| Population Density | 287 / km² | 287 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 14,568 literate people and 5,553 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,564 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,769 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) | 5,553 | 5,553 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 14,568 | 14,568 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,828 | 15,828 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,564 | 9,564 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,769 | 2,769 | 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.