Kodarma
Kodarma is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. The total area of Kodarma district is 2,540 km², which includes 2,462.67 km² of rural area and 77.33 km² of urban area. There are about 577 villages in Kodarma district.
For administrative convenience, Kodarma district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 6 subdivisions in Kodarma district. Here is the list of all Kodarma Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Kodarma District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandwara | 408 | 84,914 |
| 2 | Domchanch | 427 | 1,25,387 |
| 3 | Jainagar | 253 | 1,31,279 |
| 4 | Kodarma | 548 | 2,05,740 |
| 5 | Markacho | 419 | 94,419 |
| 6 | Satgawan | 486 | 74,520 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kodarma is the largest subdivision in kodarma district by both area and population. Jainagar is the smallest subdivision in kodarma district by area, while Satgawan is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kodarma | Kodarma |
| Smallest Tehsil | Jainagar | Jainagar |
Population of Kodarma District
The population of Kodarma offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kodarma, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,16,259 | 5,75,013 | 1,41,246 |
| Total Male Population | 3,67,222 | 2,93,595 | 73,627 |
| Total Female Population | 3,49,037 | 2,81,418 | 67,619 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,32,375 | 1,10,025 | 22,350 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 67,916 | 56,294 | 11,622 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64,459 | 53,731 | 10,728 |
| Literate Population | 3,90,249 | 2,96,147 | 94,102 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,38,780 | 1,84,511 | 54,269 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,51,469 | 1,11,636 | 39,833 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,26,010 | 2,78,866 | 47,144 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,28,442 | 1,09,084 | 19,358 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,97,568 | 1,69,782 | 27,786 |
| Households | 1,16,155 | 91,693 | 24,462 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kodarma district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kodarma district is 7,16,259, including 3,67,222 males and 3,49,037 females. In rural areas, it is 5,75,013, including 2,93,595 males and 2,81,418 females. In urban areas, it is 1,41,246, including 73,627 males and 67,619 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kodarma district is 1,32,375, including 67,916 boys and 64,459 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,10,025, including 56,294 boys and 53,731 girls. In urban areas, it is 22,350, including 11,622 boys and 10,728 girls.
- Literate population in Kodarma district is around 3,90,249, including 2,38,780 males and 1,51,469 females. In rural areas, it is 2,96,147, including 1,84,511 males and 1,11,636 females. In urban areas, it is 94,102, including 54,269 males and 39,833 females.
- Illiterate population in Kodarma district is about 3,26,010, including 1,28,442 males and 1,97,568 females. In rural areas, it is 2,78,866, including 1,09,084 males and 1,69,782 females. In urban areas, it is 47,144, including 19,358 males and 27,786 females.
- There are about 1,16,155 households in Kodarma district, including 91,693 in rural areas and 24,462 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kodarma. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,09,003 | 93,885 | 15,118 |
| SC Male Population | 55,346 | 47,509 | 7,837 |
| SC Female Population | 53,657 | 46,376 | 7,281 |
| Total ST Population | 6,903 | 6,152 | 751 |
| ST Male Population | 3,594 | 3,210 | 384 |
| ST Female Population | 3,309 | 2,942 | 367 |
| Population Density | 282 / km² | 234 / km² | 1,827 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kodarma district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kodarma district is approximately 1,09,003, including 55,346 males and 53,657 females. In rural areas, it is 93,885, including 47,509 males and 46,376 females. In urban areas, it is 15,118, including 7,837 males and 7,281 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kodarma district is about 6,903, including 3,594 males and 3,309 females. In rural areas, it is 6,152, including 3,210 males and 2,942 females. In urban areas, it is 751, including 384 males and 367 females.
- Overall population density of Kodarma district is around 282 people per km². Rural areas have about 234 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,827 people per km².