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, the sub-district code of Padwa Block (CD) is 02627. The total area of Padwa Subdivision is 103 km². Padwa has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.

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 Subdivision'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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 46,957 people. Includes nearly 24,330 males and 22,627 females. Rural population is about 46,957 people.
  • There are around 7,629 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,917 boys and 3,712 girls.
  • Literate population is about 25,784 people. Non-literate population is around 21,173 people.
  • There are nearly 9,001 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Padwa 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.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Padwa Subdivision is approximately 13,927 people, including 7,156 males and 6,771 females. Around 13,927 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Padwa Subdivision is about 1,664 people, including 869 males and 795 females. Around 1,664 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 457 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 457 people per sq. km.