Rania Subdivision - Khunti, Jharkhand
Rania is an administrative subdivision in the Khunti district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Rania is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kurkura, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 257 km², including 257.34 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rania Subdivision
Rania Subdivision has a total of 67 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 | Balankel | Rural | Jaipur |
| 2 | Banai | Rural | Banai |
| 3 | Bandapari | Rural | Jaipur |
| 4 | Baring | Rural | Sode |
| 5 | Barjo | Rural | Sode |
| 6 | Beghiya | Rural | Sode |
| 7 | Belkidura | Rural | Khatkhura |
| 8 | Belsiyagarh | Rural | Tamba |
| 9 | Birhorchuan | Rural | Jaipur |
| 10 | Boroe | Rural | Sode |
| 11 | Chalgida | Rural | Khatkhura |
| 12 | Chengre | Rural | Jaipur |
| 13 | Dahu | Rural | Dahu |
| 14 | Dembukel | Rural | Banai |
| 15 | Digri | Rural | Khatanga |
| 16 | Doengar | Rural | Banai |
| 17 | Garahatu | Rural | Jaipur |
| 18 | Garai | Rural | Khatanga |
| 19 | Garhsidam | Rural | Jaipur |
| 20 | Goharam | Rural | Dahu |
| 21 | Goilkera | Rural | Dahu |
| 22 | Goir | Rural | Sode |
| 23 | Gondra | Rural | Banai |
| 24 | Gopila | Rural | Sode |
| 25 | Gorsod | Rural | Dahu |
| 26 | Harasuku | Rural | Tamba |
| 27 | Huthutwa | Rural | Tamba |
| 28 | Itam | Rural | Banai |
| 29 | Jaipur | Rural | Jaipur |
| 30 | Jalmandi | Rural | Tamba |
| 31 | Japut | Rural | Jaipur |
| 32 | Jarakel | Rural | Banai |
| 33 | Jarakel | Rural | Banai |
| 34 | Kainbanki | Rural | Khatkhura |
| 35 | Karakel | Rural | Khatkhura |
| 36 | Kelo | Rural | Jaipur |
| 37 | Khatanga | Rural | Khatanga |
| 38 | Khatkhura | Rural | Khatkhura |
| 39 | Khudibir | Rural | Jaipur |
| 40 | Kishunpur | Rural | Jaipur |
| 41 | Korakel | Rural | Khatanga |
| 42 | Kotanger | Rural | Dahu |
| 43 | Koynara | Rural | Banai |
| 44 | Kulap | Rural | Tamba |
| 45 | Kulhai | Rural | Khatanga |
| 46 | Loa | Rural | Dahu |
| 47 | Lohagara | Rural | Banai |
| 48 | Manhatu | Rural | Banai |
| 49 | Merombir | Rural | Dahu |
| 50 | Orengtoli | Rural | Jaipur |
| 51 | Pesam | Rural | Dahu |
| 52 | Pidul | Rural | Jaipur |
| 53 | Raniya | Rural | Tamba |
| 54 | Samarleta | Rural | Tamba |
| 55 | Sarbo | Rural | Tamba |
| 56 | Saurioli | Rural | Sode |
| 57 | Sidam | Rural | Khatanga |
| 58 | Simartoli | Rural | Dahu |
| 59 | Sode | Rural | Sode |
| 60 | Talda | Rural | Jaipur |
| 61 | Tamba | Rural | Tamba |
| 62 | Tangarkela | Rural | Khatanga |
| 63 | Tetari | Rural | Sode |
| 64 | Token | Rural | Khatanga |
| 65 | Tumbukel | Rural | Dahu |
| 66 | Tutikel | Rural | Sode |
| 67 | Ulung | Rural | Dahu |
Population of Rania Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Rania Subdivision has a total population of 39,349 people, consisting of 19,638 males and 19,711 females. There are 7,813 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 153 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,349 | 39,349 | 0 |
| Male Population | 19,638 | 19,638 | 0 |
| Female Population | 19,711 | 19,711 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,813 | 7,813 | 0 |
| Population Density | 153 / km² | 153 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 21,547 literate people and 6,597 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,142 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 27,330 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) | 6,597 | 6,597 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 21,547 | 21,547 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,802 | 17,802 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,142 | 1,142 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 27,330 | 27,330 | 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.