Churchu

Churchu 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, the sub-district code of Churchu Block (CD) is 02658. The total area of Churchu Subdivision is 149 km², which includes 145.60 km² of rural area and 3.79 km² of urban area. Churchu has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Churchu Subdivision

Churchu Subdivision has a total of 41 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 Churchu Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ango Ango Churchu
2Bahera Bahera Churchu
3Bali Churchu Hazaribagh
4Banda Hendegarha Churchu
5Bansadih Indra Churchu
6Belgara Chanaro Belgara
7Bodra Churchu Churchu
8Buzurg Nano Ango Churchu
9Chanaro Chanaro Churchu
10Charhi Charhi Churchu
11Chichi Kalan Chanaro Chichikala
12Chichikhurd Chanaro Churchu
13Churchu Churchu Churchu
14Daso Khap Jarba Churchu
15Dhamansaria Ango Churchu
16Dumar Churchu Hazaribagh
17Gondwar Ango Churchu
18Harhad Hendegarha Churchu
19Hendegara Hendegarha Churchu
20Indra Indra Hazaribagh
21Jamdiha Churchu Churchu
22Jarwa Jarba Churchu
23Jordag Churchu Hazaribagh
24Kajri Bahera Churchu
25Kargi Churchu Hazaribagh
26Karukhap Hendegarha Churchu
27Khurandih Churchu Churchu
28Lara Churchu Churchu
29Lasodh Churchu Churchu
30Lothe Ango Hazaribagh
31Mukru Jarba Churchu
32Nagri Churchu Churchu
33Oreya Ango Churchu
34Phusri Bahera Churchu
35Pipra Bahera Churchu
36Potmo Ango Churchu
37Rahamdaga Ango Churchu
38Sanri Ango Churchu
39Sarbaha Charhi Churchu
40Sario Ango Churchu
41Tasnalo Churchu Hazaribagh

Population of Churchu Subdivision

The population profile of Churchu 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 Churchu Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 53,705 46,863 6,842
Male Population 27,458 23,847 3,611
Female Population 26,247 23,016 3,231
Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,241 7,401 840
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,253 3,804 449
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,988 3,597 391
Literate Population 30,903 25,932 4,971
Literate Male Population 18,339 15,502 2,837
Literate Female Population 12,564 10,430 2,134
Illiterate Population 22,802 20,931 1,871
Illiterate Male Population 9,119 8,345 774
Illiterate Female Population 13,683 12,586 1,097
Total Households 9,599 8,353 1,246

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Churchu Subdivision is around 53,705 people. This includes 27,458 males and 26,247 females. Rural population is about 46,863 (23,847 males and 23,016 females), while urban population is nearly 6,842 (3,611 males and 3,231 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,241 of the population, with 4,253 boys and 3,988 girls. Rural areas have 7,401 children, and urban areas have about 840 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 30,903 literate people in Churchu Subdivision, including 18,339 literate males and 12,564 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,932 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,971 people.
  • About 22,802 people in Churchu Subdivision are not literate, including 9,119 males and 13,683 females. Rural areas include 20,931 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,871 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 9,599 households, with 8,353 in villages and 1,246 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Churchu 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 7,776 6,913 863
SC Male Population 3,948 3,514 434
SC Female Population 3,828 3,399 429
Total ST Population 12,952 11,926 1,026
ST Male Population 6,487 5,961 526
ST Female Population 6,465 5,965 500
Population Density 360 / km² 322 / km² 1,805 / km²

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Churchu Subdivision is approximately 7,776 people, including 3,948 males and 3,828 females. Around 6,913 people live in rural parts. Nearly 863 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Churchu Subdivision is about 12,952 people, including 6,487 males and 6,465 females. Around 11,926 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,026 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 360 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 322 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,805 people per sq. km.