Ghatshila

Ghatshila is a Town and Subdivision in Purbi 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 information the sub-district code of Ghatshila Block (CD) is 02607. Total area of ghatshila subdivision is 348 km² including 331.67 km² rural area and 15.97 km² urban area. Ghatshila subdivision has a population of 1,29,905 peoples, out of which urban population is 40,624 while rural population is 89,281. Ghatshila has a sex ratio of approximately 970 females for every 1,000 males. Ghatshila subdivision has a population density of 373.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 28,246 houses in the sub-district, including 8,893 urban houses and 19,353 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.70% population of ghatshila subdivision is literate, out of which 70.23% males and 52.92% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ghatshila Subdivision

Ghatshila Subdivision has a total of 150 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 Ghatshila Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ghatshila Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ghatshila 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.