Chainpur

Chainpur is a Town and Subdivision in Palamu 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 information the sub-district code of Chainpur Block (CD) is 02634. Total area of chainpur subdivision is 651 km² including 645.37 km² rural area and 5.18 km² urban area. Chainpur subdivision has a population of 2,26,550 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,701 while rural population is 2,04,849. Chainpur has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Chainpur subdivision has a population density of 348.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,957 houses in the sub-district, including 3,901 urban houses and 39,056 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 47.13% population of chainpur subdivision is literate, out of which 56.42% males and 37.27% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chainpur Subdivision

Chainpur Subdivision has a total of 178 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 Chainpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chainpur Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chainpur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.