Kuru

Kuru 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, the sub-district code of Kuru Block (CD) is 02599. The total area of Kuru Subdivision is 209 km². Kuru has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kuru Subdivision

Kuru Subdivision has a total of 65 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 Kuru Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Banduwa Barkichanpi Lohardaga
2Bardin Kolsimri Lohardaga
3Baridih Urumuru Lohardaga
4Barkichanpi Barkichanpi Lohardaga
5Barmartola Itra Urumuru Lohardaga
6Bisramgarh Sundru Lohardaga
7Chandlaso Chandlaso Lohardaga
8Chandu Jima Lohardaga
9Charra Kakargarh Kuru
10Chetar Pandra Lohardaga
11Chhotkichanpi Barkichanpi Lohardaga
12Chiri Chiri Lohardaga
13Chirna Kakargarh Kuru
14Chitakoni Chandlaso Lohardaga
15Chulhapani Salgi Lohardaga
16Chund Barkichanpi Lohardaga
17Dhawra Salgi Lohardaga
18Doba Tati Ranchi
19Dubang Barkichanpi Lohardaga
20Henjla Chandlaso Lohardaga
21Hotwar Barkichanpi Lohardaga
22Hurhad Urumuru Lohardaga
23Jajgunda Kakargarh Kuru
24Jangi Lawagain Lohardaga
25Jariyo Barkichanpi Lohardaga
26Jido Tati Ranchi
27Jilinga Pandra Lohardaga
28Jima Jima Lohardaga
29Jingi Jingi Lohardaga
30Jonjro Jingi Lohardaga
31Kakargarh Kakargarh Kuru
32Kamle Sundru Lohardaga
33Karak Chiri Lohardaga
34Khamhar Salgi Lohardaga
35Kokar Chandlaso Lohardaga
36Kolsimri Kolsimri Lohardaga
37Kundgara Barkichanpi Lohardaga
38Kundi Tati Ranchi
39Kuru Kuru Lohardaga
40Lapur Kakargarh Kuru
41Lawagain Lawagain Lohardaga
42Mahugaon Kakargarh Kuru
43Makandu Urumuru Lohardaga
44Makra Jingi Lohardaga
45Maradih Pandra Lohardaga
46Masiyatu Salgi Lohardaga
47Merle Urumuru Lohardaga
48Nontilo Lawagain Lohardaga
49Opa Sundru Lohardaga
50Pandra Pandra Lohardaga
51Phulsari Kakargarh Kuru
52Rahe Jingi Lohardaga
53Rajrom Chandlaso Lohardaga
54Rocho Salgi Lohardaga
55Salgi Salgi Lohardaga
56Sinjo Kolsimri Lohardaga
57Sukumar Sundru Lohardaga
58Sukurhutu Kolsimri Lohardaga
59Sundru Sundru Lohardaga
60Taku Tati Ranchi
61Tan Jingi Lohardaga
62Tati Sarhawe Lohardaga
63Tiko Jima Lohardaga
64Umri Kolsimri Lohardaga
65Urumuru Urumuru Lohardaga

Population of Kuru Subdivision

The population profile of Kuru 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 Kuru 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 84,827 84,827 N/A
Male Population 42,480 42,480 N/A
Female Population 42,347 42,347 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,685 14,685 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,547 7,547 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,138 7,138 N/A
Literate Population 47,245 47,245 N/A
Literate Male Population 27,265 27,265 N/A
Literate Female Population 19,980 19,980 N/A
Illiterate Population 37,582 37,582 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 15,215 15,215 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 22,367 22,367 N/A
Total Households 16,198 16,198 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 84,827 people. Includes nearly 42,480 males and 42,347 females. Rural population is about 84,827 people.
  • There are around 14,685 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,547 boys and 7,138 girls.
  • Literate population is about 47,245 people. Non-literate population is around 37,582 people.
  • There are nearly 16,198 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kuru 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 4,343 4,343 N/A
SC Male Population 2,238 2,238 N/A
SC Female Population 2,105 2,105 N/A
Total ST Population 40,286 40,286 N/A
ST Male Population 19,966 19,966 N/A
ST Female Population 20,320 20,320 N/A
Population Density 406 / km² 406 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kuru Subdivision is approximately 4,343 people, including 2,238 males and 2,105 females. Around 4,343 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kuru Subdivision is about 40,286 people, including 19,966 males and 20,320 females. Around 40,286 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 406 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 406 people per sq. km.