Lohardaga
Lohardaga is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Lohardaga is 1,502 km² including 1,466.80 km² rural area and 35.20 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Lohardaga has a population of 4,61,790 peoples, out of which urban population is 57,411 while rural population is 4,04,379. Lohardaga has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 307.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 88,638 houses in the district, including 11,102 urban houses and 77,536 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 352 villages in lohardaga district.
The Lohardaga district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Peshrar is the largest subdivision in lohardaga district covering area of 396.32 km² while Lohardaga is the smallest subdivision in lohardaga district covering area of 138.59 km². Lohardaga is the most populous whereas Peshrar is the least populous subdivision in lohardaga district. There are 7 subdivisions in Lohardaga district. Here is the list of all Lohardaga Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Lohardaga District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Bhandra | 163 | 57,303 |
2 | Kairo | 154 | 37,867 |
3 | Kisko | 241 | 54,959 |
4 | Kuru | 209 | 84,827 |
5 | Lohardaga | 139 | 1,26,009 |
6 | Peshrar | 396 | 31,057 |
7 | Senha | 200 | 69,768 |
Population of Lohardaga District
The population of Lohardaga 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 Lohardaga, 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 |
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Total Population | 4,61,790 | 4,04,379 | 57,411 |
Total Male Population | 2,32,629 | 2,03,255 | 29,374 |
Total Female Population | 2,29,161 | 2,01,124 | 28,037 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 77,649 | 69,791 | 7,858 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 39,412 | 35,332 | 4,080 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 38,237 | 34,459 | 3,778 |
Literate Population | 2,59,707 | 2,17,404 | 42,303 |
Literate Male Population | 1,49,568 | 1,26,853 | 22,715 |
Literate Female Population | 1,10,139 | 90,551 | 19,588 |
Illiterate Population | 2,02,083 | 1,86,975 | 15,108 |
Illiterate Male Population | 83,061 | 76,402 | 6,659 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,19,022 | 1,10,573 | 8,449 |
Households | 88,638 | 77,536 | 11,102 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Lohardaga. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 15,330 | 13,035 | 2,295 |
SC Male Population | 7,862 | 6,680 | 1,182 |
SC Female Population | 7,468 | 6,355 | 1,113 |
Total ST Population | 2,62,734 | 2,48,472 | 14,262 |
ST Male Population | 1,30,814 | 1,23,926 | 6,888 |
ST Female Population | 1,31,920 | 1,24,546 | 7,374 |
Population Density | 308 / km² | 276 / km² | 1,631 / km² |