Mahagama

Mahagama is a Town and Subdivision in Godda 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 Mahagama Block (CD) is 02558. Total area of mahagama subdivision is 160 km² including 157.34 km² rural area and 2.21 km² urban area. Mahagama subdivision has a population of 1,96,976 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,969 while rural population is 1,86,007. Mahagama has a sex ratio of approximately 931 females for every 1,000 males. Mahagama subdivision has a population density of 1235 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 34,959 houses in the sub-district, including 1,903 urban houses and 33,056 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 44.49% population of mahagama subdivision is literate, out of which 53.45% males and 34.86% females are literate.

List of Villages in Mahagama Subdivision

Mahagama Subdivision has a total of 334 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 Mahagama Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Mahagama Subdivision

The population profile of Mahagama 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 Mahagama'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 Mahagama 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.