Chandwa

Chandwa 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 information the sub-district code of Chandwa Block (CD) is 02643. Total area of chandwa subdivision is 594 km² including 581.85 km² rural area and 12.44 km² urban area. Chandwa subdivision has a population of 1,06,653 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,989 while rural population is 89,664. Chandwa has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females for every 1,000 males. Chandwa subdivision has a population density of 179.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,232 houses in the sub-district, including 3,127 urban houses and 16,105 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 47.41% population of chandwa subdivision is literate, out of which 55.60% males and 38.95% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chandwa Subdivision

Chandwa 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 Chandwa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chandwa Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chandwa Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.