Padwa Subdivision - Palamu, Jharkhand
Padwa 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. Padwa 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 126.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 103 km², including 102.77 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Padwa Subdivision
Padwa Subdivision has a total of 34 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 | Ahori | Rural | Chhechauri |
| 2 | Barwadih | Rural | Chhechauri |
| 3 | Basu | Rural | Lohara |
| 4 | Batsara | Rural | Kajari |
| 5 | Bhusra | Rural | Mudma |
| 6 | Buchi Lami | Rural | Patra |
| 7 | Chakra Udaypur | Rural | Majhigawan |
| 8 | Chhechhauri | Rural | Chhechauri |
| 9 | Chilhi | Rural | Chhechauri |
| 10 | Derwa | Rural | Majhigawan |
| 11 | Dulhi | Rural | Majhigawan |
| 12 | Dumri | Rural | Majhigawan |
| 13 | Gareriadih | Rural | Lohara |
| 14 | Gari Khas | Rural | Gari Khas |
| 15 | Golhana | Rural | Kajari |
| 16 | Jhari | Rural | Chhechauri |
| 17 | Kajarma | Rural | Majhigawan |
| 18 | Kajri | Rural | Kajari |
| 19 | Kathautia | Rural | Gari Khas |
| 20 | Kokarsa | Rural | Mudma |
| 21 | Lami | Rural | Patra |
| 22 | Lohandi | Rural | Padwa |
| 23 | Lohara | Rural | Lohara |
| 24 | Majhigaon | Rural | Majhigawan |
| 25 | Manahar | Rural | Patra |
| 26 | Murma | Rural | Mudma |
| 27 | Pandwa | Rural | Padwa |
| 28 | Patra | Rural | Patra |
| 29 | Rabdi | Rural | Majhigawan |
| 30 | Sakhua | Rural | Kajari |
| 31 | Sakhui | Rural | Gari Khas |
| 32 | Saraiya | Rural | Mudma |
| 33 | Sarma | Rural | Mudma |
| 34 | Sika | Rural | Gari Khas |
Population of Padwa Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Padwa Subdivision has a total population of 46,957 people, consisting of 24,330 males and 22,627 females. There are 9,001 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 457 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,957 | 46,957 | 0 |
| Male Population | 24,330 | 24,330 | 0 |
| Female Population | 22,627 | 22,627 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,001 | 9,001 | 0 |
| Population Density | 457 / km² | 457 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 25,784 literate people and 7,629 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,927 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,664 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) | 7,629 | 7,629 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 25,784 | 25,784 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,173 | 21,173 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,927 | 13,927 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,664 | 1,664 | 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.