Barwadih

Barwadih is a Town and Subdivision in Latehar 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 Barwadih Block (CD) is 02636. The total area of Barwadih Subdivision is 682 km², which includes 669.02 km² of rural area and 13.22 km² of urban area. Barwadih has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Barwadih Subdivision

Barwadih Subdivision has a total of 82 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 Barwadih Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barwadih Subdivision

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

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

• Total population of Barwadih Subdivision is around 98,992 people. This includes 50,556 males and 48,436 females. Rural population is about 91,104 (46,396 males and 44,708 females), while urban population is nearly 7,888 (4,160 males and 3,728 females).
• Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,109 of the population, with 9,704 boys and 9,405 girls. Rural areas have 18,000 children, and urban areas have about 1,109 children in this age group.
• There are approximately 44,728 literate people in Barwadih Subdivision, including 27,028 literate males and 17,700 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 39,082 individuals and urban literacy covers around 5,646 people.
• About 54,264 people in Barwadih Subdivision are not literate, including 23,528 males and 30,736 females. Rural areas include 52,022 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,242 individuals.
• The tehsil has around 19,127 households, with 17,504 in villages and 1,623 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barwadih 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barwadih Subdivision is approximately 19,892 people, including 10,117 males and 9,775 females. Around 18,478 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,414 people reside in urban areas.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barwadih Subdivision is about 50,832 people, including 25,619 males and 25,213 females. Around 49,912 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 920 live in towns or urban regions.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 145 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 136 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 597 people per sq. km.