Manatu Subdivision - Palamu, Jharkhand
Manatu is an administrative subdivision in the Palamu district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Manatu is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kajri, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 269 km², including 268.70 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 920 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Manatu Subdivision
Manatu Subdivision has a total of 84 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 | Abduldih | Rural | Padama |
| 2 | Adauriya | Rural | Chak |
| 3 | Apti | Rural | Dumari |
| 4 | Banasam Alias Murdhoi | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 5 | Bansikhurd | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 6 | Baskatia | Rural | Dumari |
| 7 | Bhainsasur | Rural | Padama |
| 8 | Bhitdiha | Rural | Padama |
| 9 | Bhitiahi | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 10 | Bhitkila | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 11 | Bihra | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 12 | Birhorwa | Rural | Rangeya |
| 13 | Bisranw | Rural | Dumari |
| 14 | Budhandih | Rural | Padama |
| 15 | Chak | Rural | Chak |
| 16 | Chanpi | Rural | Chak |
| 17 | Chiri Khurd | Rural | Dumari |
| 18 | Chunka | Rural | Rangeya |
| 19 | Daldalia | Rural | Dumari |
| 20 | Dewdih | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 21 | Dhanibigha | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 22 | Dhumkhar | Rural | Chak |
| 23 | Dumri | Rural | Dumari |
| 24 | Garhganw | Rural | Rangeya |
| 25 | Garhwat | Rural | Naudiha |
| 26 | Garwat | Rural | Dumari |
| 27 | Gauhi | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 28 | Gaurwatanr | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 29 | Ghanghri | Rural | Naudiha |
| 30 | Ghirsiri | Rural | Rangeya |
| 31 | Jagirha | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 32 | Jaleya | Rural | Chak |
| 33 | Jaspur | Rural | Dumari |
| 34 | Jaspur | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 35 | Jhanti | Rural | Dumari |
| 36 | Kairadih | Rural | Padama |
| 37 | Karaila | Rural | Naudiha |
| 38 | Karma | Rural | Kasmar |
| 39 | Karma Alias Tilha | Rural | Naudiha |
| 40 | Karmahi | Rural | Chak |
| 41 | Karwat | Rural | Dumari |
| 42 | Kasha | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 43 | Kedal | Rural | Dumari |
| 44 | Kekrahi | Rural | Rangeya |
| 45 | Khaira | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 46 | Kharikdag | Rural | Rangeya |
| 47 | Korda | Rural | Dumari |
| 48 | Kundilpur | Rural | Rangeya |
| 49 | Kusri | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 50 | Madheya | Rural | Naudiha |
| 51 | Maghouli | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 52 | Manatu | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 53 | Masuria | Rural | Rangeya |
| 54 | Mitar | Rural | Dumari |
| 55 | Morainia | Rural | Dumari |
| 56 | Mukta | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 57 | Nagad | Rural | Dumari |
| 58 | Naudiha | Rural | Naudiha |
| 59 | Nawa | Rural | Rangeya |
| 60 | Paduma | Rural | Padama |
| 61 | Pakariadih | Rural | Padama |
| 62 | Pannadih | Rural | Padama |
| 63 | Pasiya | Rural | Chak |
| 64 | Patra | Rural | Rangeya |
| 65 | Purnadih | Rural | Dumari |
| 66 | Rabda | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 67 | Rahea | Rural | Naudiha |
| 68 | Rajkheta | Rural | Rangeya |
| 69 | Rangeya | Rural | Rangeya |
| 70 | Semri | Rural | Naudiha |
| 71 | Sikda | Rural | Dumari |
| 72 | Sikni | Rural | Arka |
| 73 | Sildag | Rural | Dumari |
| 74 | Sildiliya Khurd | Rural | Banshikhurd |
| 75 | Sohe | Rural | Dumari |
| 76 | Surgiya | Rural | Rangeya |
| 77 | Tanrwa | Rural | Rangeya |
| 78 | Teliyadohar | Rural | Padama |
| 79 | Tetar | Rural | Manjhauli (A) |
| 80 | Tetardih | Rural | Padama |
| 81 | Tilha | Rural | Chak |
| 82 | Tilo | Rural | Naudiha |
| 83 | Turiadih | Rural | Rangeya |
| 84 | Urur | Rural | Chak |
Population of Manatu Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Manatu Subdivision has a total population of 46,856 people, consisting of 24,394 males and 22,462 females. There are 8,874 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 174 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,856 | 46,856 | 0 |
| Male Population | 24,394 | 24,394 | 0 |
| Female Population | 22,462 | 22,462 | 0 |
| Total Households | 8,874 | 8,874 | 0 |
| Population Density | 174 / km² | 174 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 18,118 literate people and 8,918 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,489 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,794 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) | 8,918 | 8,918 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 18,118 | 18,118 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,738 | 28,738 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,489 | 14,489 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,794 | 9,794 | 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.