Padwa

Padwa 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 Padwa Block (CD) is 02627. Total area of padwa subdivision is 103 km². Padwa subdivision has a population of 46,957 peoples. Padwa subdivision has a population density of 456.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,001 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 54.91% population of padwa subdivision is literate, out of which 64.90% males and 44.17% females are literate.

List of Villages in Padwa Subdivision

Padwa Subdivision has a total of 34 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 Padwa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ahori Chhechauri Padwa
2Barwadih Chhechauri Padwa
3Basu Lohara Padwa
4Batsara Kajari Padwa
5Bhusra Mudma Padwa
6Buchi Lami Patra Padwa
7Chakrudarpur Majhigawan Padwa
8Chhechhauri Chhechauri Padwa
9Chilhi Chhechauri Padwa
10Derwa Majhigawan Padwa
11Dulhi Majhigawan Padwa
12Dumri Majhigawan Padwa
13Gareriadih Lohara Padwa
14Gari Khas Gari Khas Padwa
15Golhana Kajari Padwa
16Jhari Chhechauri Padwa
17Kajarma Majhigawan Padwa
18Kajri Kajari Padwa
19Kathautia Gari Khas Padwa
20Kokarsa Mudma Padwa
21Lami Patra Padwa
22Lohandi Padwa Padwa
23Lohanra Lohara Padwa
24Majhiganw Majhigawan Padwa
25Manahar Patra Padwa
26Murma Mudma Padwa
27Pandwa Padwa Padwa
28Patra Patra Padwa
29Rabdi Majhigawan Padwa
30Sakhua Kajari Padwa
31Sakhui Gari Khas Padwa
32Saraiya Mudma Padwa
33Sarma Mudma Padwa
34Sika Gari Khas Padwa

Population of Padwa Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 46,957 46,957 N/A
Male Population 24,330 24,330 N/A
Female Population 22,627 22,627 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 7,629 7,629 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,917 3,917 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,712 3,712 N/A
Literate Population 25,784 25,784 N/A
Literate Male Population 15,790 15,790 N/A
Literate Female Population 9,994 9,994 N/A
Illiterate Population 21,173 21,173 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 8,540 8,540 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 12,633 12,633 N/A
Total Households 9,001 9,001 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Padwa 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 13,927 13,927 N/A
SC Male Population 7,156 7,156 N/A
SC Female Population 6,771 6,771 N/A
Total ST Population 1,664 1,664 N/A
ST Male Population 869 869 N/A
ST Female Population 795 795 N/A
Population Density 457 / km² 457 / km² N/A