Bhandra Subdivision - Lohardaga, Jharkhand
Bhandra is an administrative subdivision in the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhandra is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Irgaon, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 163 km², including 162.57 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 992 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhandra Subdivision
Bhandra Subdivision has a total of 45 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 | Akasi | Rural | Akasi |
| 2 | Ambera | Rural | Udrangi |
| 3 | Amdari | Rural | Gararpo |
| 4 | Baimari | Rural | Udrangi |
| 5 | Balsota | Rural | Bhaunro |
| 6 | Bamandiha | Rural | Baragain |
| 7 | Banda | Rural | Akasi |
| 8 | Baragain | Rural | Baragain |
| 9 | Bedal | Rural | Masmano |
| 10 | Bhainsmundoalias Bhaiyagaon | Rural | Udrangi |
| 11 | Bhandra | Rural | Bhandra |
| 12 | Bhaunro | Rural | Bhaunro |
| 13 | Bhitha | Rural | Bhitha |
| 14 | Bitpi | Rural | Jamgain |
| 15 | Burka | Rural | Masmano |
| 16 | Dhanamunji | Rural | Gararpo |
| 17 | Dhobali | Rural | Bhitha |
| 18 | Dumri | Rural | Jamgain |
| 19 | Gararpo | Rural | Gararpo |
| 20 | Hati | Rural | Udrangi |
| 21 | Jamgain | Rural | Jamgain |
| 22 | Jharotoli | Rural | Baragain |
| 23 | Jhiko | Rural | Jamgain |
| 24 | Kachmachi | Rural | Bhitha |
| 25 | Kanjo | Rural | Baragain |
| 26 | Kaspur | Rural | Bhandra |
| 27 | Khawaskhijri | Rural | Baragain |
| 28 | Kota | Rural | Jamgain |
| 29 | Kumhariya | Rural | Akasi |
| 30 | Kundo | Rural | Baragain |
| 31 | Makunda | Rural | Bhitha |
| 32 | Masmanothakurgaon | Rural | Masmano |
| 33 | Nagri | Rural | Bhitha |
| 34 | Naudiha | Rural | Bhandra |
| 35 | Pajhri | Rural | Bhandra |
| 36 | Palmi | Rural | Gararpo |
| 37 | Pandriya | Rural | Jamgain |
| 38 | Porha | Rural | Gararpo |
| 39 | Semra | Rural | Gararpo |
| 40 | Soranda | Rural | Bhaunro |
| 41 | Tetarpoka | Rural | Bhitha |
| 42 | Tilsiri | Rural | Gararpo |
| 43 | Toto | Rural | Masmano |
| 44 | Udrangi | Rural | Udrangi |
| 45 | Wakilambua | Rural | Bhandra |
Population of Bhandra Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bhandra Subdivision has a total population of 57,303 people, consisting of 28,754 males and 28,549 females. There are 11,203 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 352 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,303 | 57,303 | 0 |
| Male Population | 28,754 | 28,754 | 0 |
| Female Population | 28,549 | 28,549 | 0 |
| Total Households | 11,203 | 11,203 | 0 |
| Population Density | 352 / km² | 352 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 30,078 literate people and 9,765 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 979 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 36,633 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) | 9,765 | 9,765 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 30,078 | 30,078 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,225 | 27,225 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 979 | 979 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 36,633 | 36,633 | 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.