Maheshpur

Maheshpur is a Town and Subdivision in Pakur 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 Maheshpur Block (CD) is 02577. The total area of Maheshpur Subdivision is 445 km². Maheshpur has a sex ratio of approximately 989 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Maheshpur Subdivision

Maheshpur Subdivision has a total of 321 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 Maheshpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Maheshpur Subdivision

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

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

• Total population is approximately 2,08,862 people. Includes nearly 1,04,984 males and 1,03,878 females. Rural population is about 2,08,862 people.
• There are around 37,798 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 19,018 boys and 18,780 girls.
• Literate population is about 89,537 people. Non-literate population is around 1,19,325 people.
• There are nearly 44,703 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Maheshpur 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Maheshpur Subdivision is approximately 6,074 people, including 3,050 males and 3,024 females. Around 6,074 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Maheshpur Subdivision is about 1,02,467 people, including 50,462 males and 52,005 females. Around 1,02,467 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 470 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 470 people per sq. km.