Pakuria

Pakuria 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 Pakuria Block (CD) is 02578. The total area of Pakuria Subdivision is 284 km². Pakuria has a sex ratio of approximately 1003 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Pakuria Subdivision

Pakuria Subdivision has a total of 149 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 Pakuria Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Pakuria Subdivision

The population profile of Pakuria 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 Pakuria 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 1,08,576 people. Includes nearly 54,181 males and 54,395 females. Rural population is about 1,08,576 people.
• There are around 19,484 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,875 boys and 9,609 girls.
• Literate population is about 47,945 people. Non-literate population is around 60,631 people.
• There are nearly 22,992 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pakuria 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 Pakuria Subdivision is approximately 3,268 people, including 1,659 males and 1,609 females. Around 3,268 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pakuria Subdivision is about 69,680 people, including 34,275 males and 35,405 females. Around 69,680 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 382 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 382 people per sq. km.