Sundarpahari

Sundarpahari 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, the sub-district code of Sundarpahari Block (CD) is 02563. The total area of Sundarpahari Subdivision is 433 km². Sundarpahari has a sex ratio of approximately 990 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sundarpahari Subdivision

Sundarpahari Subdivision has a total of 276 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 Sundarpahari Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sundarpahari Subdivision

The population profile of Sundarpahari 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 Sundarpahari 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 65,463 people. Includes nearly 32,895 males and 32,568 females. Rural population is about 65,463 people.
• There are around 11,724 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,872 boys and 5,852 girls.
• Literate population is about 23,441 people. Non-literate population is around 42,022 people.
• There are nearly 14,005 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sundarpahari 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 Sundarpahari Subdivision is approximately 1,399 people, including 712 males and 687 females. Around 1,399 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sundarpahari Subdivision is about 50,133 people, including 24,967 males and 25,166 females. Around 50,133 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 151 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 151 people per sq. km.