Chalkusa Subdivision - Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Chalkusa is an administrative subdivision in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chalkusa is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Dasara, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 139 km², including 138.90 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 931 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chalkusa Subdivision
Chalkusa Subdivision has a total of 40 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 | Alagdiha | Rural | Alagdiha |
| 2 | Bangawan | Rural | Manaiya |
| 3 | Baradih | Rural | Chalkusha |
| 4 | Barano | Rural | Alagdiha |
| 5 | Bariaun | Rural | Maskedih |
| 6 | Bhikhanadih | Rural | Sewatand |
| 7 | Bhikhnadih | Rural | Alagdiha |
| 8 | Birmaki | Rural | Khargu |
| 9 | Chalkari | Rural | Salaiyadih |
| 10 | Chalkusa | Rural | Chalkusha |
| 11 | Chandangundo | Rural | Sudan |
| 12 | Chaube | Rural | Chaube |
| 13 | Dharhai | Rural | Sewatand |
| 14 | Dhobiadih | Rural | Manaiya |
| 15 | Digwar | Rural | Alagdiha |
| 16 | Dumduma | Rural | Sewatand |
| 17 | Ghorbandha | Rural | Salaiyadih |
| 18 | Gopidih | Rural | Chalkusha |
| 19 | Jamosti | Rural | Manaiya |
| 20 | Jarpa | Rural | Salaiyadih |
| 21 | Katghara | Rural | Sudan |
| 22 | Kendua | Rural | Chuglamo |
| 23 | Khargo | Rural | Khargu |
| 24 | Khari | Rural | Khargu |
| 25 | Khijursota | Rural | Alagdiha |
| 26 | Kolhuakudar | Rural | Salaiyadih |
| 27 | Lara | Rural | Sudan |
| 28 | Mahuatanr | Rural | Alagdiha |
| 29 | Mango | Rural | Sudan |
| 30 | Manoia | Rural | Manaiya |
| 31 | Masani | Rural | Chalkusha |
| 32 | Maskedih | Rural | Maskedih |
| 33 | Naraina | Rural | Alagdiha |
| 34 | Pandnatanr | Rural | Sewatand |
| 35 | Paratkola | Rural | Manaiya |
| 36 | Pasaria | Rural | Salaiyadih |
| 37 | Ragdih | Rural | Sewatand |
| 38 | Salaidih | Rural | Salaiyadih |
| 39 | Sewatanr | Rural | Sewatand |
| 40 | Sudan | Rural | Sudan |
Population of Chalkusa Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chalkusa Subdivision has a total population of 52,068 people, consisting of 26,952 males and 25,116 females. There are 7,977 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 375 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,068 | 52,068 | 0 |
| Male Population | 26,952 | 26,952 | 0 |
| Female Population | 25,116 | 25,116 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,977 | 7,977 | 0 |
| Population Density | 375 / km² | 375 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 28,499 literate people and 9,515 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,224 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 784 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) | 9,515 | 9,515 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 28,499 | 28,499 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,569 | 23,569 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,224 | 7,224 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 784 | 784 | 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.