Gawan

Gawan 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, the sub-district code of Gawan Block (CD) is 02532. The total area of Gawan Subdivision is 322 km². Gawan has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Gawan Subdivision

Gawan Subdivision has a total of 155 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 Gawan Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Gawan Subdivision

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

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

• Total population is approximately 1,15,962 people. Includes nearly 59,039 males and 56,923 females. Rural population is about 1,15,962 people.
• There are around 22,682 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,662 boys and 11,020 girls.
• Literate population is about 56,848 people. Non-literate population is around 59,114 people.
• There are nearly 18,227 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gawan 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gawan Subdivision is approximately 18,913 people, including 9,612 males and 9,301 females. Around 18,913 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gawan Subdivision is about 5,295 people, including 2,665 males and 2,630 females. Around 5,295 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 360 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 360 people per sq. km.