Chainpur Subdivision - Gumla, Jharkhand
Chainpur is an administrative subdivision in the Gumla district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chainpur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Lohardaga, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 471 km², including 471.14 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chainpur Subdivision
Chainpur Subdivision has a total of 85 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamda | Rural | Bamda |
| 2 | Bardih | Rural | Bardih |
| 3 | Barwenagar | Rural | Barwenagar |
| 4 | Bendora | Rural | Bendora |
| 5 | Besna | Rural | Janawal |
| 6 | Bhagwanpur | Rural | Rampur |
| 7 | Bhatauli | Rural | Rampur |
| 8 | Bhelwatola | Rural | Barwenagar |
| 9 | Bishunpur | Rural | Barwenagar |
| 10 | Bomhni | Rural | Bendora |
| 11 | Brahmpur | Rural | Kating |
| 12 | Bukma | Rural | Rampur |
| 13 | Chachali | Rural | Chhichhwani |
| 14 | Chainpur | Rural | Chainpur |
| 15 | Chandgo | Rural | Bamda |
| 16 | Chhatarpur | Rural | Bendora |
| 17 | Chhichhuwani | Rural | Chhichhwani |
| 18 | Chitarpur | Rural | Kating |
| 19 | Dahudargaon | Rural | Malam |
| 20 | Dargaon | Rural | Chhichhwani |
| 21 | Darkana | Rural | Bamda |
| 22 | Datra | Rural | Bendora |
| 23 | Dipadih | Rural | Janawal |
| 24 | Dokapat | Rural | Janawal |
| 25 | Dumri | Rural | Bardih |
| 26 | Ghorhatti | Rural | Janawal |
| 27 | Ghusri | Rural | Bardih |
| 28 | Haradipa | Rural | Barwenagar |
| 29 | Harra | Rural | Bendora |
| 30 | Jaipur | Rural | Malam |
| 31 | Jairagi | Rural | Bamda |
| 32 | Jamgain | Rural | Malam |
| 33 | Janawal | Rural | Janawal |
| 34 | Jhargaon | Rural | Rampur |
| 35 | Jirmi | Rural | Bamda |
| 36 | Karaku | Rural | Janawal |
| 37 | Katabil | Rural | Janawal |
| 38 | Katkahi | Rural | Chhichhwani |
| 39 | Kerabar | Rural | Barwenagar |
| 40 | Keragani | Rural | Bardih |
| 41 | Kereng | Rural | Chhichhwani |
| 42 | Kewna | Rural | Bardih |
| 43 | Kochagani | Rural | Bardih |
| 44 | Kolda | Rural | Bardih |
| 45 | Kotam | Rural | Bamda |
| 46 | Koting | Rural | Kating |
| 47 | Kuiya | Rural | Bardih |
| 48 | Kukurunja | Rural | Bardih |
| 49 | Kunrkel | Rural | Rampur |
| 50 | Kurkel | Rural | Kating |
| 51 | Kurumgarh | Rural | Bamda |
| 52 | Kutvan | Rural | Bamda |
| 53 | Lalganj | Rural | Bendora |
| 54 | Loramba | Rural | Chhichhwani |
| 55 | Lupungpat | Rural | Janawal |
| 56 | Luru | Rural | Bamda |
| 57 | Maheshpur | Rural | Chhichhwani |
| 58 | Mahuatoli | Rural | Janawal |
| 59 | Malam | Rural | Malam |
| 60 | Manatu | Rural | Bamda |
| 61 | Marwa | Rural | Bardih |
| 62 | Nadawal | Rural | Kating |
| 63 | Natapol | Rural | Kating |
| 64 | Oramar | Rural | Bamda |
| 65 | Pakni | Rural | Bamda |
| 66 | Rajadera | Rural | Janawal |
| 67 | Rampur | Rural | Rampur |
| 68 | Ratugamhariya | Rural | Malam |
| 69 | Roghadih | Rural | Bardih |
| 70 | Sakra | Rural | Bamda |
| 71 | Saksari | Rural | Bamda |
| 72 | Sargaon | Rural | Bamda |
| 73 | Sarkhi | Rural | Bendora |
| 74 | Shukri | Rural | Chhichhwani |
| 75 | Sibil | Rural | Bardih |
| 76 | Silfari | Rural | Barwenagar |
| 77 | Simlabartoli | Rural | Kating |
| 78 | Sokrahatu | Rural | Bardih |
| 79 | Sugasarwa | Rural | Barwenagar |
| 80 | Tabela | Rural | Bardih |
| 81 | Tigawal | Rural | Malam |
| 82 | Tilwari | Rural | Malam |
| 83 | Tintangar | Rural | Bendora |
| 84 | Uparjori | Rural | Bamda |
| 85 | Uru | Rural | Bardih |
Population of Chainpur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chainpur Subdivision has a total population of 56,591 people, consisting of 28,397 males and 28,194 females. There are 10,056 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 120 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,591 | 56,591 | 0 |
| Male Population | 28,397 | 28,397 | 0 |
| Female Population | 28,194 | 28,194 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,056 | 10,056 | 0 |
| Population Density | 120 / km² | 120 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 33,432 literate people and 9,646 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 778 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 46,320 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,646 | 9,646 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 33,432 | 33,432 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,159 | 23,159 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 778 | 778 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 46,320 | 46,320 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.