Kuru Subdivision - Lohardaga, Jharkhand
Kuru 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. Kuru is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Barkichampi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 209 km², including 208.79 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 996 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kuru Subdivision
Kuru Subdivision has a total of 65 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 | Banduwa | Rural | Barkichanpi |
| 2 | Bardin | Rural | Kolsimri |
| 3 | Baridih | Rural | Urumuru |
| 4 | Barkichanpi | Rural | Barkichanpi |
| 5 | Barmartola Itra | Rural | Urumuru |
| 6 | Bisramgarh | Rural | Sundru |
| 7 | Chandlaso | Rural | Chandlaso |
| 8 | Chandu | Rural | Jima |
| 9 | Charra | Rural | Kakargarh |
| 10 | Chetar | Rural | Pandra |
| 11 | Chhotkichanpi | Rural | Barkichanpi |
| 12 | Chiri | Rural | Chiri |
| 13 | Chirna | Rural | Kakargarh |
| 14 | Chitakoni | Rural | Chandlaso |
| 15 | Chulhapani | Rural | Salgi |
| 16 | Chund | Rural | Barkichanpi |
| 17 | Dhawra | Rural | Salgi |
| 18 | Doba | Rural | Tati |
| 19 | Dubang | Rural | Barkichanpi |
| 20 | Henjla | Rural | Chandlaso |
| 21 | Hotwar | Rural | Barkichanpi |
| 22 | Hurhad | Rural | Urumuru |
| 23 | Jajgunda | Rural | Kakargarh |
| 24 | Jangi | Rural | Lawagain |
| 25 | Jariyo | Rural | Barkichanpi |
| 26 | Jido | Rural | Tati |
| 27 | Jilinga | Rural | Pandra |
| 28 | Jima | Rural | Jima |
| 29 | Jingi | Rural | Jingi |
| 30 | Jonjro | Rural | Jingi |
| 31 | Kakargarh | Rural | Kakargarh |
| 32 | Kamle | Rural | Sundru |
| 33 | Karak | Rural | Chiri |
| 34 | Khamhar | Rural | Salgi |
| 35 | Kokar | Rural | Chandlaso |
| 36 | Kolsimri | Rural | Kolsimri |
| 37 | Kundgara | Rural | Barkichanpi |
| 38 | Kundi | Rural | Tati |
| 39 | Kuru | Rural | Kuru |
| 40 | Lapur | Rural | Kakargarh |
| 41 | Lawagain | Rural | Lawagain |
| 42 | Mahugaon | Rural | Kakargarh |
| 43 | Makandu | Rural | Urumuru |
| 44 | Makra | Rural | Jingi |
| 45 | Maradih | Rural | Pandra |
| 46 | Masiyatu | Rural | Salgi |
| 47 | Merle | Rural | Urumuru |
| 48 | Nontilo | Rural | Lawagain |
| 49 | Opa | Rural | Sundru |
| 50 | Pandra | Rural | Pandra |
| 51 | Phulsari | Rural | Kakargarh |
| 52 | Rahe | Rural | Jingi |
| 53 | Rajrom | Rural | Chandlaso |
| 54 | Rocho | Rural | Salgi |
| 55 | Salgi | Rural | Salgi |
| 56 | Sinjo | Rural | Kolsimri |
| 57 | Sukumar | Rural | Sundru |
| 58 | Sukurhutu | Rural | Kolsimri |
| 59 | Sundru | Rural | Sundru |
| 60 | Taku | Rural | Tati |
| 61 | Tan | Rural | Jingi |
| 62 | Tati | Rural | Sarhawe |
| 63 | Tiko | Rural | Jima |
| 64 | Umri | Rural | Kolsimri |
| 65 | Urumuru | Rural | Urumuru |
Population of Kuru Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kuru Subdivision has a total population of 84,827 people, consisting of 42,480 males and 42,347 females. There are 16,198 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 406 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84,827 | 84,827 | 0 |
| Male Population | 42,480 | 42,480 | 0 |
| Female Population | 42,347 | 42,347 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,198 | 16,198 | 0 |
| Population Density | 406 / km² | 406 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 47,245 literate people and 14,685 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 4,343 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 40,286 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) | 14,685 | 14,685 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 47,245 | 47,245 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,582 | 37,582 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 4,343 | 4,343 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 40,286 | 40,286 | 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.