Tantnagar

Tantnagar 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 Tantnagar Block (CD) is 02740. The total area of Tantnagar Subdivision is 204 km². Tantnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 1030 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Tantnagar Subdivision

Tantnagar Subdivision has a total of 75 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 Tantnagar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Angardiha Angardiha Tantnagar
2Baduri Purnia Chaibasa
3Baluburu Purnia Chaibasa
4Banahamtu Khas Pokhria Chaibasa
5Banasanju Purnia Chaibasa
6Banchatub Chitimiti Tantnagar
7Bara Bardadih Purnia Chaibasa
8Bara Kaita Purnia Chaibasa
9Barudangua Kathbhari Chaibasa
10Bichagutu Khas Pokhria Chaibasa
11Bingburu Chitimiti Tantnagar
12Bonga Sindri Kasiya Chaibasa
13Cheraipahari Kathbhari Chaibasa
14Chhota Bardadih Tangar Pokhria Chaibasa
15Chhota Kaita Purnia Chaibasa
16Chhota Pukhuria Khas Pokhria Tantnagar
17Chimisai Angardiha Chaibasa
18Chirch Angardiha Tantnagar
19Chiru Basa Khas Pokhria Tantnagar
20Chitimiti Chitimiti Tantnagar
21Dara Purnia Chaibasa
22Darima Tentera Tantnagar
23Didibasang Alias Gidibas Purnia Chaibasa
24Dobrobasa Alias Lagbudra Chitimiti Tantnagar
25Ganjia Angardiha Tantnagar
26Ghaghra Kokcho Tantnagar
27Gitiladar Tantnagar Chaibasa
28Gomda Pokhar Kasiya Chaibasa
29Haribera Kasiya Tantnagar
30Hindudih Kathbhari Chaibasa
31Iligara Kokcho Tantnagar
32Jawbera Tentera Tantnagar
33Jora Pokhar Tangar Pokhria Chaibasa
34Kadalbera Angardiha Tantnagar
35Karia Sindri Chitimiti Tantnagar
36Kasea Kasiya Chaibasa
37Kathbari Kathbhari Chaibasa
38Kendeguta Khas Pokhria Chaibasa
39Khajuria Kathbhari Chaibasa
40Khas Pukhuria Khas Pokhria Chaibasa
41Kheriatangar Tangar Pokhria Chaibasa
42Kokcho Kokcho Tantnagar
43Kulaburu Kokcho Tantnagar
44Kumbram Tantnagar Chaibasa
45Loahatu Alias Dumardiha Tantnagar Chaibasa
46Loalandu Alias Dobrobasa Chitimiti Tantnagar
47Majhi Parsi Khas Pokhria Chaibasa
48Marang Pukguria Alias Bara P Khas Pokhria Chaibasa
49Mirudih Kathbhari Chaibasa
50Murda Tantnagar Chaibasa
51Murdih Kathbhari Chaibasa
52Pasubera Angardiha Tantnagar
53Pendargariya Kathbhari Chaibasa
54Phatatangar Khas Pokhria Chaibasa
55Poradiha Angardiha Tantnagar
56Pundigutu Kasiya Chaibasa
57Purnia Purnia Chaibasa
58Raikola Tangar Pokhria Chaibasa
59Roladi Kokcho Tantnagar
60Sase Kasiya Chaibasa
61Serengbil Kasiya Chaibasa
62Sidma Tangar Pokhria Chaibasa
63Silpunji Tentera Tantnagar
64Sini Kokcho Tantnagar
65Solpara Alias Rugudpata Chitimiti Tantnagar
66Surlu Angardiha Tantnagar
67Tangar Pokharia Tangar Pokhria Chaibasa
68Tantnagar Tantnagar Chaibasa
69Tentara Kathbhari Tantnagar
70Tentra Tentera Chaibasa
71Tilaijari Purnia Chaibasa
72Tilaipi Purnia Chaibasa
73Tuibana Angardiha Tantnagar
74Ukugutu Tantnagar Chaibasa
75Ulidih Chitimiti Tantnagar

Population of Tantnagar Subdivision

The population profile of Tantnagar 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 Tantnagar 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 63,910 63,910 N/A
Male Population 31,480 31,480 N/A
Female Population 32,430 32,430 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 11,133 11,133 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,712 5,712 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,421 5,421 N/A
Literate Population 30,903 30,903 N/A
Literate Male Population 18,430 18,430 N/A
Literate Female Population 12,473 12,473 N/A
Illiterate Population 33,007 33,007 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 13,050 13,050 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 19,957 19,957 N/A
Total Households 12,374 12,374 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 63,910 people. Includes nearly 31,480 males and 32,430 females. Rural population is about 63,910 people.
  • There are around 11,133 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 5,712 boys and 5,421 girls.
  • Literate population is about 30,903 people. Non-literate population is around 33,007 people.
  • There are nearly 12,374 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tantnagar 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 767 767 N/A
SC Male Population 376 376 N/A
SC Female Population 391 391 N/A
Total ST Population 48,811 48,811 N/A
ST Male Population 24,032 24,032 N/A
ST Female Population 24,779 24,779 N/A
Population Density 313 / km² 313 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tantnagar Subdivision is approximately 767 people, including 376 males and 391 females. Around 767 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tantnagar Subdivision is about 48,811 people, including 24,032 males and 24,779 females. Around 48,811 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 313 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 313 people per sq. km.