Garu Subdivision - Latehar, Jharkhand
Garu is an administrative subdivision in the Latehar district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Garu is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Hehegara Halt (e), while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 508 km², including 507.64 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 988 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Garu Subdivision
Garu Subdivision has a total of 74 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 | Alagdiha | Rural | Chorha |
| 2 | Armu Alis Marchaia | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 3 | Baherwa Tola | Rural | Karwai |
| 4 | Baigatoli | Rural | Kotam |
| 5 | Bajajpur | Rural | Rud |
| 6 | Bandua | Rural | Chorha |
| 7 | Baresanr | Rural | Baresanr |
| 8 | Baribandh | Rural | Rud |
| 9 | Bhanwar Bandh | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 10 | Bheriabathan | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 11 | Chanchu | Rural | Chorha |
| 12 | Chanpi | Rural | Rud |
| 13 | Chipru | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 14 | Chiraiya | Rural | Rud |
| 15 | Chorha | Rural | Chorha |
| 16 | Dabri | Rural | Chorha |
| 17 | Daldalia | Rural | Karwai |
| 18 | Danrkocha | Rural | Mayapur |
| 19 | Darichhapar | Rural | Rud |
| 20 | Derhganw | Rural | Baresanr |
| 21 | Dhangar Tola | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 22 | Doram | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 23 | Garu | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 24 | Gasigara | Rural | Chorha |
| 25 | Ghasitola | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 26 | Ghuturu | Rural | Rud |
| 27 | Goendi | Rural | Karwai |
| 28 | Gopi Khonr | Rural | Rud |
| 29 | Gotag | Rural | Chorha |
| 30 | Hanumantola | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 31 | Hendehas | Rural | Rud |
| 32 | Hesag | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 33 | Hethtola | Rural | Karwai |
| 34 | Hurdag | Rural | Kotam |
| 35 | Kabri | Rural | Rud |
| 36 | Kante | Rural | Rud |
| 37 | Karihenar | Rural | Baresanr |
| 38 | Karitola | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 39 | Karwai | Rural | Karwai |
| 40 | Kojram | Rural | Baresanr |
| 41 | Korwatola | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 42 | Kotam | Rural | Kotam |
| 43 | Kui | Rural | Karwai |
| 44 | Lai | Rural | Chorha |
| 45 | Latu | Rural | Baresanr |
| 46 | Lohargara | Rural | Karwai |
| 47 | Luhurtanr | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 48 | Mahuadabar | Rural | Rud |
| 49 | Makundpur | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 50 | Mangra | Rural | Baresanr |
| 51 | Maromar | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 52 | Mayapur | Rural | Mayapur |
| 53 | Murpa | Rural | Chorha |
| 54 | Paharkocha | Rural | Mayapur |
| 55 | Pailapathal | Rural | Chorha |
| 56 | Pandra | Rural | Rud |
| 57 | Pati | Rural | Rud |
| 58 | Patratu | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 59 | Piri | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 60 | Purnaki Dabri | Rural | Chorha |
| 61 | Purni Armu | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 62 | Purni Hesag | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 63 | Ramseli | Rural | Mayapur |
| 64 | Rol | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 65 | Rud | Rural | Rud |
| 66 | Salwe | Rural | Kotam |
| 67 | Samodh Tola | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 68 | Sarju | Rural | Chorha |
| 69 | Sima Khas | Rural | Rud |
| 70 | Siram | Rural | Kotam |
| 71 | Sonwar | Rural | Ghasitola |
| 72 | Surkumi | Rural | Dhangartola |
| 73 | Tola Hurdag Alias Chirodih | Rural | Karwai |
| 74 | Udaipur | Rural | Ghasitola |
Population of Garu Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Garu Subdivision has a total population of 30,274 people, consisting of 15,227 males and 15,047 females. There are 5,905 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 60 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,274 | 30,274 | 0 |
| Male Population | 15,227 | 15,227 | 0 |
| Female Population | 15,047 | 15,047 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,905 | 5,905 | 0 |
| Population Density | 60 / km² | 60 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 13,809 literate people and 6,302 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,475 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 24,199 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) | 6,302 | 6,302 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 13,809 | 13,809 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,465 | 16,465 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,475 | 1,475 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 24,199 | 24,199 | 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.