Garu

Garu 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 Garu Block (CD) is 02638. The total area of Garu Subdivision is 508 km². Garu has a sex ratio of approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Garu Subdivision

Garu Subdivision has a total of 74 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 Garu Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alagdiha Chorha Garu
2Armu Alis Marchaia Dhangartola Garu
3Baherwa Tola Karwai Garu
4Baigatoli Kotam Garu
5Bajajpur Rud Garu
6Bandua Chorha Garu
7Baresanr Baresanr Garu
8Baribandh Rud Garu
9Bhanwar Bandh Dhangartola Garu
10Bheriabathan Ghasitola Garu
11Chanchu Chorha Garu
12Chanpi Rud Garu
13Chipru Ghasitola Garu
14Chiraiya Rud Garu
15Chorha Chorha Garu
16Dabri Chorha Garu
17Daldalia Karwai Garu
18Danrkocha Mayapur Garu
19Darichhapar Rud Garu
20Derhganw Baresanr Garu
21Dhangar Tola Dhangartola Garu
22Doram Ghasitola Garu
23Garu Dhangartola Garu
24Gasigara Chorha Garu
25Ghasitola Ghasitola Garu
26Ghuturu Rud Garu
27Goendi Karwai Garu
28Gopi Khonr Rud Garu
29Gotag Chorha Garu
30Hanumantola Ghasitola Garu
31Hendehas Rud Garu
32Hesag Dhangartola Garu
33Hethtola Karwai Garu
34Hurdag Kotam Garu
35Kabri Rud Garu
36Kante Rud Garu
37Karihenar Baresanr Garu
38Karitola Ghasitola Garu
39Karwai Karwai Garu
40Kojram Baresanr Garu
41Korwatola Ghasitola Garu
42Kotam Kotam Garu
43Kui Karwai Garu
44Lai Chorha Garu
45Latu Baresanr Garu
46Lohargara Karwai Garu
47Luhurtanr Dhangartola Garu
48Mahuadabar Rud Garu
49Makundpur Ghasitola Garu
50Mangra Baresanr Garu
51Maromar Dhangartola Garu
52Mayapur Mayapur Garu
53Murpa Chorha Garu
54Paharkocha Mayapur Garu
55Pailapathal Chorha Garu
56Pandra Rud Garu
57Pati Rud Garu
58Patratu Ghasitola Garu
59Piri Ghasitola Garu
60Purnaki Dabri Chorha Garu
61Purni Armu Dhangartola Garu
62Purni Hesag Dhangartola Garu
63Ramseli Mayapur Garu
64Rol Ghasitola Garu
65Rud Rud Garu
66Salwe Kotam Garu
67Samodh Tola Dhangartola Garu
68Sarju Chorha Garu
69Sima Khas Rud Garu
70Siram Kotam Garu
71Sonwar Ghasitola Garu
72Surkumi Dhangartola Garu
73Tola Hurdag Alias Chirodih Karwai Garu
74Udaipur Ghasitola Garu

Population of Garu Subdivision

The population profile of Garu 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 Garu 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 30,274 30,274 N/A
Male Population 15,227 15,227 N/A
Female Population 15,047 15,047 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,302 6,302 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,179 3,179 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,123 3,123 N/A
Literate Population 13,809 13,809 N/A
Literate Male Population 8,474 8,474 N/A
Literate Female Population 5,335 5,335 N/A
Illiterate Population 16,465 16,465 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 6,753 6,753 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 9,712 9,712 N/A
Total Households 5,905 5,905 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 30,274 people. Includes nearly 15,227 males and 15,047 females. Rural population is about 30,274 people.
  • There are around 6,302 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,179 boys and 3,123 girls.
  • Literate population is about 13,809 people. Non-literate population is around 16,465 people.
  • There are nearly 5,905 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Garu 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 1,475 1,475 N/A
SC Male Population 761 761 N/A
SC Female Population 714 714 N/A
Total ST Population 24,199 24,199 N/A
ST Male Population 12,048 12,048 N/A
ST Female Population 12,151 12,151 N/A
Population Density 60 / km² 60 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Garu Subdivision is approximately 1,475 people, including 761 males and 714 females. Around 1,475 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Garu Subdivision is about 24,199 people, including 12,048 males and 12,151 females. Around 24,199 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 60 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 60 people per sq. km.