Bhandra

Bhandra is a Town and Subdivision in Lohardaga 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 Bhandra Block (CD) is 02603. Total area of bhandra subdivision is 163 km². Bhandra subdivision has a population of 57,303 peoples. Bhandra subdivision has a population density of 352.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,203 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 52.49% population of bhandra subdivision is literate, out of which 60.60% males and 44.32% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bhandra Subdivision

Bhandra Subdivision has a total of 45 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 Bhandra Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akasi Akasi Lohardaga
2Ambera Udrangi Bhandra
3Amdari Gararpo Lohardaga
4Baimari Udrangi Lohardaga
5Balsota Bhaunro Lohardaga
6Bamhandiha Baragain Bhandra
7Banda Akasi Ranchi
8Baragain Baragain Lohardaga
9Bedal Masmano Lohardaga
10Bhainsmundoalias Bhaiyagaon Udrangi Lohardaga
11Bhandra Bhandra Lohardaga
12Bhaunro Bhaunro Lohardaga
13Bhitha Bhitha Lohardaga
14Bitpi Jamgain Lohardaga
15Burka Masmano Lohardaga
16Dhanamunji Gararpo Lohardaga
17Dhobali Bhitha Lohardaga
18Dumri Jamgain Lohardaga
19Gararpo Gararpo Lohardaga
20Hati Udrangi Ranchi
21Jamgain Jamgain Lohardaga
22Jharotoli Baragain Bhandra
23Jhiko Jamgain Lohardaga
24Kachmachi Bhitha Lohardaga
25Kanjo Baragain Lohardaga
26Kaspur Bhandra Lohardaga
27Khawaskhijri Baragain Bhandra
28Kota Jamgain Lohardaga
29Kumhariya Akasi Ranchi
30Kundo Baragain Lohardaga
31Makunda Bhitha Lohardaga
32Masmanothakurgaon Masmano Lohardaga
33Nagri Bhitha Lohardaga
34Naudiha Bhandra Bhandra
35Pajhri Bhandra Bhandra
36Palmi Gararpo Lohardaga
37Pandriya Jamgain Lohardaga
38Porha Gararpo Lohardaga
39Semra Gararpo Lohardaga
40Soranda Bhaunro Lohardaga
41Tetarpoka Bhitha Lohardaga
42Tilsiri Gararpo Lohardaga
43Toto Masmano Bhandra
44Udrangi Udrangi Bhandra
45Wakilambua Bhandra Bhandra

Population of Bhandra Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 57,303 57,303 N/A
Male Population 28,754 28,754 N/A
Female Population 28,549 28,549 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,765 9,765 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,962 4,962 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,803 4,803 N/A
Literate Population 30,078 30,078 N/A
Literate Male Population 17,426 17,426 N/A
Literate Female Population 12,652 12,652 N/A
Illiterate Population 27,225 27,225 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 11,328 11,328 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 15,897 15,897 N/A
Total Households 11,203 11,203 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bhandra 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 979 979 N/A
SC Male Population 492 492 N/A
SC Female Population 487 487 N/A
Total ST Population 36,633 36,633 N/A
ST Male Population 18,198 18,198 N/A
ST Female Population 18,435 18,435 N/A
Population Density 353 / km² 353 / km² N/A