Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* Subdivision - Palamu, Jharkhand
Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* 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. Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* 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 123.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 254 km², including 254.10 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* Subdivision
Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* Subdivision has a total of 98 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 | Adar | Rural | Karkata |
| 2 | Amola | Rural | Karkata |
| 3 | Anata Kalan | Rural | Dagra |
| 4 | Anata Khurd | Rural | Dagra |
| 5 | Balra | Rural | Tari Dih |
| 6 | Bara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Bara Khanr Alias Kahuakhanr | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 8 | Barwadih Alias Koshiara | Rural | Cherai |
| 9 | Birhordih | Rural | Saraidih |
| 10 | Biwadohar | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 11 | Charai | Rural | Cherai |
| 12 | Chordanda | Rural | Tari Dih |
| 13 | Chuchru | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 14 | Dagra | Rural | Dagra |
| 15 | Dewanar | Rural | Sahpur |
| 16 | Dumri | Rural | Tari Dih |
| 17 | Gamhariadih | Rural | Karkata |
| 18 | Gansa | Rural | Dagra |
| 19 | Ghujwa | Rural | Sahpur |
| 20 | Goreathan | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 21 | Gorho | Rural | Karkata |
| 22 | Guadag | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 23 | Gulabjhari | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 24 | Guruain | Rural | Nawatand |
| 25 | Haraiya | Rural | Sahpur |
| 26 | Harina | Rural | Nawatand |
| 27 | Harni | Rural | Karkata |
| 28 | Hulsi Kalan | Rural | Sahpur |
| 29 | Hulsi Khurd | Rural | Sahpur |
| 30 | Jabar | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 31 | Jamalpur | Rural | Bisunpur |
| 32 | Jamua Alias Bishunpur | Rural | Bisunpur |
| 33 | Jamuna | Rural | Dagra |
| 34 | Jhardag | Rural | Bisunpur |
| 35 | Jharha | Rural | Tari Dih |
| 36 | Karkata | Rural | Karkata |
| 37 | Karma | Rural | Huttukdag |
| 38 | Karma | Rural | Karkata |
| 39 | Karnima | Rural | Cherai |
| 40 | Kathautia | Rural | Bisunpur |
| 41 | Kauwal | Rural | Lalgara |
| 42 | Khairadohar | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 43 | Kharar | Rural | Cherai |
| 44 | Khardiha | Rural | Saraidih |
| 45 | Korami | Rural | Cherai |
| 46 | Kuku Kalan | Rural | Lalgara |
| 47 | Kuku Khurd Alias Barhania | Rural | Lalgara |
| 48 | Kulhia | Rural | Bisunpur |
| 49 | Kundil | Rural | Bisunpur |
| 50 | Lachhmipur | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 51 | Lakrahi | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 52 | Lalgara | Rural | Lalgara |
| 53 | Madheya | Rural | Nawatand |
| 54 | Mahuari | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 55 | Mahugain | Rural | Dinadag |
| 56 | Mahurawan | Rural | Tari Dih |
| 57 | Majurahi | Rural | Nawatand |
| 58 | Manandohar | Rural | Cherai |
| 59 | Mandar | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 60 | Mangara | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 61 | Maradag | Rural | Dagra |
| 62 | Matnag | Rural | Karkata |
| 63 | Mayapur | Rural | Bisunpur |
| 64 | Mednipur | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 65 | Mohadih | Rural | Cherai |
| 66 | Namudag | Rural | Namudag |
| 67 | Nawadih | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 68 | Nawadih. | Rural | Karkata |
| 69 | Nawadih.. | Rural | Cherai |
| 70 | Nawatanr | Rural | Nawatand |
| 71 | Nawdiha | Rural | Naudiha |
| 72 | Nima | Rural | Nawatand |
| 73 | Pathra Alias Palhe | Rural | Karkata |
| 74 | Pichhulia | Rural | Cherai |
| 75 | Pokhraha | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 76 | Rabda | Rural | Namudag |
| 77 | Rajha | Rural | Marwa |
| 78 | Rakoi | Rural | Tari Dih |
| 79 | Ramsadeya | Rural | Lalgara |
| 80 | Rasida | Rural | Tari Dih |
| 81 | Ratnag | Rural | Dagra |
| 82 | Rayabar | Rural | Dagra |
| 83 | Risyapa | Rural | Lalgara |
| 84 | Sahiyar | Rural | Dagra |
| 85 | Salaia | Rural | Cherai |
| 86 | Salaia Khurd | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 87 | Salaiya. | Rural | Cherai |
| 88 | Salwe | Rural | Dagra |
| 89 | Saraidih | Rural | Saraidih |
| 90 | Shahpur | Rural | Sahpur |
| 91 | Shiupur | Rural | Namudag |
| 92 | Sidhana | Rural | Cherai |
| 93 | Silda Kalan | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 94 | Silda Khurd | Rural | Khairadohar |
| 95 | Taridih | Rural | Tari Dih |
| 96 | Teliadih | Rural | Namudag |
| 97 | Thekahi | Rural | Dinadag |
| 98 | Turkadih | Rural | Nawatand |
Population of Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Nawadiha Bazar/Nawadiha* Subdivision has a total population of 73,799 people, consisting of 38,292 males and 35,507 females. There are 13,876 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 290 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73,799 | 73,799 | 0 |
| Male Population | 38,292 | 38,292 | 0 |
| Female Population | 35,507 | 35,507 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,876 | 13,876 | 0 |
| Population Density | 290 / km² | 290 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 32,316 literate people and 13,307 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 25,496 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,142 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) | 13,307 | 13,307 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 32,316 | 32,316 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,483 | 41,483 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 25,496 | 25,496 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,142 | 7,142 | 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.