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 information the sub-district code of Gawan Block (CD) is 02532. Total area of gawan subdivision is 322 km². Gawan subdivision has a population of 1,15,962 peoples. Gawan subdivision has a population density of 359.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,227 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 49.02% population of gawan subdivision is literate, out of which 60.27% males and 37.36% females are literate.

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'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 Gawan 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.