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