Daru Subdivision - Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Daru 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. Daru is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Danea, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 134 km², including 134.18 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 935 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Daru Subdivision
Daru Subdivision has a total of 53 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 | Akakumba | Rural | Digwar |
| 2 | Amli | Rural | Medhkurikhurd |
| 3 | Balia | Rural | Kavilasi |
| 4 | Barabar | Rural | Irga |
| 5 | Basaria | Rural | Punai |
| 6 | Basobar | Rural | Daru |
| 7 | Bhanrarbar | Rural | Irga |
| 8 | Bhutahi Chano | Rural | Digwar |
| 9 | Chano Khurd | Rural | Digwar |
| 10 | Chiruan | Rural | Irga |
| 11 | Chorhet | Rural | Medhkurikhurd |
| 12 | Daru | Rural | Daru |
| 13 | Darukharika | Rural | Irga |
| 14 | Deoria | Rural | Kavilasi |
| 15 | Digwar | Rural | Digwar |
| 16 | Garea | Rural | Digwar |
| 17 | Gari Saram | Rural | Kavilasi |
| 18 | Ghaghra Khurd | Rural | Medhkurikhurd |
| 19 | Goplo | Rural | Ramdeo Kharika |
| 20 | Harli | Rural | Harli |
| 21 | Inda | Rural | Jinga |
| 22 | Irga | Rural | Irga |
| 23 | Jambua | Rural | Medhkurikhurd |
| 24 | Jarga | Rural | Punai |
| 25 | Jhumra | Rural | Ramdeo Kharika |
| 26 | Jinga | Rural | Jinga |
| 27 | Jonhea | Rural | Jinga |
| 28 | Kabilasi | Rural | Kavilasi |
| 29 | Kanaudi | Rural | Medhkurikhurd |
| 30 | Kanjia | Rural | Digwar |
| 31 | Karbar | Rural | Harli |
| 32 | Kawalu | Rural | Ramdeo Kharika |
| 33 | Koen | Rural | Jinga |
| 34 | Lonhri Kalan | Rural | Punai |
| 35 | Lortango | Rural | Kavilasi |
| 36 | Mahesra Alias Mahesar | Rural | Jinga |
| 37 | Merkuri Kalan | Rural | Medhkurikhurd |
| 38 | Merkuri Khurd | Rural | Medhkurikhurd |
| 39 | Muktama | Rural | Medhkurikhurd |
| 40 | Peto | Rural | Harli |
| 41 | Pipcho | Rural | Daru |
| 42 | Punai | Rural | Punai |
| 43 | Purninano | Rural | Digwar |
| 44 | Rachanga | Rural | Digwar |
| 45 | Rahamdaga | Rural | Digwar |
| 46 | Ramdeo Kharika | Rural | Ramdeo Kharika |
| 47 | Siladih | Rural | Kavilasi |
| 48 | Suarbanda | Rural | Digwar |
| 49 | Tatgawan | Rural | Punai |
| 50 | Tilaiya | Rural | Ramdeo Kharika |
| 51 | Tiuj | Rural | Kavilasi |
| 52 | Turibar | Rural | Digwar |
| 53 | Unchabhera | Rural | Kavilasi |
Population of Daru Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Daru Subdivision has a total population of 52,305 people, consisting of 27,022 males and 25,283 females. There are 9,105 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 390 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,305 | 52,305 | 0 |
| Male Population | 27,022 | 27,022 | 0 |
| Female Population | 25,283 | 25,283 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,105 | 9,105 | 0 |
| Population Density | 390 / km² | 390 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 31,529 literate people and 7,950 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,361 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,038 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) | 7,950 | 7,950 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 31,529 | 31,529 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,776 | 20,776 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,361 | 10,361 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,038 | 2,038 | 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.