Dhanwar

Dhanwar is a Town and Subdivision in Giridih 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 Dhanwar Block (CD) is 02535. Total area of dhanwar subdivision is 347 km² including 344.19 km² rural area and 2.70 km² urban area. Dhanwar subdivision has a population of 2,67,352 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,777 while rural population is 2,58,575. Dhanwar has a sex ratio of approximately 932 females for every 1,000 males. Dhanwar subdivision has a population density of 770.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,355 houses in the sub-district, including 1,526 urban houses and 38,829 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 53.10% population of dhanwar subdivision is literate, out of which 64.72% males and 40.63% females are literate.

List of Villages in Dhanwar Subdivision

Dhanwar Subdivision has a total of 265 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 Dhanwar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dhanwar Subdivision

The population profile of Dhanwar 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 Dhanwar'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 Dhanwar 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.