Katamdag
Katamdag 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 Katamdag Block (CD) is 02655. The total area of Katamdag Subdivision is 121 km², which includes 114.84 km² of rural area and 6.10 km² of urban area. Katamdag has a sex ratio of approximately 934 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Katamdag Subdivision
Katamdag Subdivision has a total of 48 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 Katamdag Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arra | Adra | Hazaribagh |
| 2 | Banadag | Pasai | Katamdag |
| 3 | Banka | Katkamdag | Hazaribagh |
| 4 | Bendi | Adra | Katamdag |
| 5 | Bes | Bes | Katamdag |
| 6 | Chepi | Sultana | Hazaribagh |
| 7 | Chichi | Adra | Katamdag |
| 8 | Chirua | Salgawan | Katamdag |
| 9 | Damudih | Dhengura | Katamdag |
| 10 | Darha | Kusumbha | Hazaribagh |
| 11 | Dhengura | Dhengura | Katamdag |
| 12 | Haram | Bes | Katamdag |
| 13 | Harudag | Bes | Katamdag |
| 14 | Hothamerhi | Katkamdag | Hazaribagh |
| 15 | Jamuari | Kusumbha | Katamdag |
| 16 | Kadma No Ii | Kadma Ii | Katamdag |
| 17 | Kasturi Khap | Kadma Ii | Katamdag |
| 18 | Katkamdag | Katkamdag | Hazaribagh |
| 19 | Khapriaon | Khapriyawan | Katamdag |
| 20 | Kuba | Adra | Katamdag |
| 21 | Kud | Kud | Katamdag |
| 22 | Kud No Ii | Kud | Hazaribagh |
| 23 | Kusumbha | Kusumbha | Katamdag |
| 24 | Luta | Salgawan | Katamdag |
| 25 | Marhand | Bes | Katamdag |
| 26 | Masratu | Masratu | Katamdag |
| 27 | Meyatu | Sultana | Hazaribagh |
| 28 | Nawada | Kandsar | Katamdag |
| 29 | Nawadih | Salgawan | Katamdag |
| 30 | Odarna | Kusumbha | Hazaribagh |
| 31 | Pakrar | Salgawan | Katamdag |
| 32 | Parheria | Dhengura | Katamdag |
| 33 | Pasai | Pasai | Katamdag |
| 34 | Phatha | Kusumbha | Hazaribagh |
| 35 | Pundri | Bes | Katamdag |
| 36 | Rajhar | Bes | Katamdag |
| 37 | Rewali | Kud | Hazaribagh |
| 38 | Sadampur | Adra | Katamdag |
| 39 | Salga | Adra | Katamdag |
| 40 | Salgaon | Salgawan | Katamdag |
| 41 | Simariya | Adra | Katamdag |
| 42 | Sirka | Kusumbha | Katamdag |
| 43 | Sirsi No I | Dhengura | Katamdag |
| 44 | Sirsi No Ii | Khapriyawan | Katamdag |
| 45 | Sisoi | Kusumbha | Hazaribagh |
| 46 | Sultana | Sultana | Hazaribagh |
| 47 | Tilaiya | Sultana | Hazaribagh |
| 48 | Udaipur | Adra | Katamdag |
Population of Katamdag Subdivision
The population profile of Katamdag 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 Katamdag 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 | 82,385 | 69,150 | 13,235 |
| Male Population | 42,581 | 35,642 | 6,939 |
| Female Population | 39,804 | 33,508 | 6,296 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,446 | 11,595 | 1,851 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,866 | 5,871 | 995 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,580 | 5,724 | 856 |
| Literate Population | 48,234 | 38,979 | 9,255 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,116 | 22,921 | 5,195 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,118 | 16,058 | 4,060 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,151 | 30,171 | 3,980 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,465 | 12,721 | 1,744 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,686 | 17,450 | 2,236 |
| Total Households | 14,462 | 12,149 | 2,313 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Katamdag Subdivision is around 82,385 people. This includes 42,581 males and 39,804 females. Rural population is about 69,150 (35,642 males and 33,508 females), while urban population is nearly 13,235 (6,939 males and 6,296 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,446 of the population, with 6,866 boys and 6,580 girls. Rural areas have 11,595 children, and urban areas have about 1,851 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 48,234 literate people in Katamdag Subdivision, including 28,116 literate males and 20,118 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,979 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,255 people.
- About 34,151 people in Katamdag Subdivision are not literate, including 14,465 males and 19,686 females. Rural areas include 30,171 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,980 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,462 households, with 12,149 in villages and 2,313 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Katamdag 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 | 17,309 | 15,348 | 1,961 |
| SC Male Population | 8,885 | 7,878 | 1,007 |
| SC Female Population | 8,424 | 7,470 | 954 |
| Total ST Population | 2,604 | 2,603 | 1 |
| ST Male Population | 1,323 | 1,323 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,281 | 1,280 | 1 |
| Population Density | 681 / km² | 602 / km² | 2,170 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Katamdag Subdivision is approximately 17,309 people, including 8,885 males and 8,424 females. Around 15,348 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,961 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Katamdag Subdivision is about 2,604 people, including 1,323 males and 1,281 females. Around 2,603 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 681 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 602 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,170 people per sq. km.