Bandgaon

Bandgaon is a Town and Subdivision in Pashchimi Singhbhum 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 Bandgaon Block (CD) is 02730. The total area of Bandgaon Subdivision is 488 km². Bandgaon has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Bandgaon Subdivision

Bandgaon Subdivision has a total of 211 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 Bandgaon Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bandgaon Subdivision

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

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

• Total population is approximately 87,072 people. Includes nearly 43,497 males and 43,575 females. Rural population is about 87,072 people.
• There are around 15,816 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,933 boys and 7,883 girls.
• Literate population is about 38,805 people. Non-literate population is around 48,267 people.
• There are nearly 17,017 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bandgaon 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.

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

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bandgaon Subdivision is approximately 3,525 people, including 1,748 males and 1,777 females. Around 3,525 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bandgaon Subdivision is about 69,632 people, including 34,646 males and 34,986 females. Around 69,632 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 179 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 179 people per sq. km.