Lohardaga

Lohardaga 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 Lohardaga Block (CD) is 02601. The total area of Lohardaga Subdivision is 139 km², which includes 103.39 km² of rural area and 35.20 km² of urban area. Lohardaga has a sex ratio of approximately 973 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Lohardaga Subdivision

Lohardaga Subdivision has a total of 38 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 Lohardaga Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aine Bagha Lohardaga
2Arkosa Arkosa Lohardaga
3Bagha Bagha Lohardaga
4Bakarni Bhatkhijri Lohardaga
5Baksi Manho Lohardaga
6Bamandiha Nigni Lohardaga
7Banjarkisko Manho Lohardaga
8Barantpur Hirhi Lohardaga
9Basri Bagha Lohardaga
10Bejwali Tigra Bejwali
11Bhakso Harratoli Arkosa Lohardaga
12Bhantkhijri Bhatkhijri Lohardaga
13Bhunjania Tigra Lohardaga
14Burgaon Manho Lohardaga
15Burhahubarantpur Hirhi Lohardaga
16Harmu Harmu Lohardaga
17Hendlaso Hirhi Lohardaga
18Hesal Hesal Lohardaga
19Hirhi Hirhi Lohardaga
20Inta Tigra Lohardaga
21Irgaon Bhatkhijri Lohardaga
22Jori Jori Lohardaga
23Juriya Juriya Lohardaga
24Kaimo Manho Lohardaga
25Khakhparta Rampur Lohardaga
26Kujji Hesal Lohardaga
27Kujra Hesal Lohardaga
28Kurse Hesal Lohardaga
29Kutmu Jori Lohardaga
30Manho Manho Lohardaga
31Mundo Bhatkhijri Lohardaga
32Nadinagra Bagha Lohardaga
33Nadiya Harmu Lohardaga
34Nigni Nigni Lohardaga
35Rampur Rampur Lohardaga
36Saheda Jori Lohardaga
37Tigra Tigra Lohardaga
38Waina Jori Lohardaga

Population of Lohardaga Subdivision

The population profile of Lohardaga 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 Lohardaga 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 1,26,009 68,598 57,411
Male Population 63,858 34,484 29,374
Female Population 62,151 34,114 28,037
Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,192 11,334 7,858
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,820 5,740 4,080
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,372 5,594 3,778
Literate Population 81,086 38,783 42,303
Literate Male Population 45,024 22,309 22,715
Literate Female Population 36,062 16,474 19,588
Illiterate Population 44,923 29,815 15,108
Illiterate Male Population 18,834 12,175 6,659
Illiterate Female Population 26,089 17,640 8,449
Total Households 24,241 13,139 11,102

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

  • Total population of Lohardaga Subdivision is around 1,26,009 people. This includes 63,858 males and 62,151 females. Rural population is about 68,598 (34,484 males and 34,114 females), while urban population is nearly 57,411 (29,374 males and 28,037 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,192 of the population, with 9,820 boys and 9,372 girls. Rural areas have 11,334 children, and urban areas have about 7,858 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 81,086 literate people in Lohardaga Subdivision, including 45,024 literate males and 36,062 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,783 individuals and urban literacy covers around 42,303 people.
  • About 44,923 people in Lohardaga Subdivision are not literate, including 18,834 males and 26,089 females. Rural areas include 29,815 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,108 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 24,241 households, with 13,139 in villages and 11,102 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lohardaga 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 4,059 1,764 2,295
SC Male Population 2,093 911 1,182
SC Female Population 1,966 853 1,113
Total ST Population 59,539 45,277 14,262
ST Male Population 29,534 22,646 6,888
ST Female Population 30,005 22,631 7,374
Population Density 909 / km² 664 / km² 1,631 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lohardaga Subdivision is approximately 4,059 people, including 2,093 males and 1,966 females. Around 1,764 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,295 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lohardaga Subdivision is about 59,539 people, including 29,534 males and 30,005 females. Around 45,277 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 14,262 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 909 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 664 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,631 people per sq. km.