Barhi

Barhi is a Town and Subdivision in Hazaribagh 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 Barhi Block (CD) is 02645. Total area of barhi subdivision is 292 km² including 280.19 km² rural area and 12.12 km² urban area. Barhi subdivision has a population of 1,31,669 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,125 while rural population is 1,11,544. Barhi has a sex ratio of approximately 938 females for every 1,000 males. Barhi subdivision has a population density of 450.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,487 houses in the sub-district, including 3,411 urban houses and 18,076 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.13% population of barhi subdivision is literate, out of which 65.37% males and 46.28% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barhi Subdivision

Barhi Subdivision has a total of 123 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 Barhi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barhi Subdivision

The population profile of Barhi 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 Barhi'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 Barhi 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.