Ramgarh
Ramgarh is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. The total area of Ramgarh district is 1,341 km², which includes 1,164.93 km² of rural area and 176.07 km² of urban area. There are about 305 villages in Ramgarh district.
For administrative convenience, Ramgarh district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 6 subdivisions in Ramgarh district. Here is the list of all Ramgarh Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Ramgarh District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chitarpur | 58 | 70,701 |
| 2 | Dulmi | 110 | 66,238 |
| 3 | Gola | 321 | 1,49,810 |
| 4 | Mandu | 410 | 2,53,032 |
| 5 | Patratu | 308 | 2,47,841 |
| 6 | Ramgarh | 134 | 1,61,821 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Mandu is the largest subdivision in ramgarh district by both area and population. Chitarpur is the smallest subdivision in ramgarh district by area, while Dulmi is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Mandu | Mandu |
| Smallest Tehsil | Chitarpur | Chitarpur |
Population of Ramgarh District
The population of Ramgarh offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Ramgarh, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,49,443 | 5,30,488 | 4,18,955 |
| Total Male Population | 4,94,230 | 2,72,167 | 2,22,063 |
| Total Female Population | 4,55,213 | 2,58,321 | 1,96,892 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,34,226 | 79,756 | 54,470 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 69,661 | 41,044 | 28,617 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64,565 | 38,712 | 25,853 |
| Literate Population | 5,96,497 | 3,01,206 | 2,95,291 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,50,031 | 1,79,912 | 1,70,119 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,46,466 | 1,21,294 | 1,25,172 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,52,946 | 2,29,282 | 1,23,664 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,44,199 | 92,255 | 51,944 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,08,747 | 1,37,027 | 71,720 |
| Households | 1,79,375 | 98,829 | 80,546 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ramgarh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ramgarh district is 9,49,443, including 4,94,230 males and 4,55,213 females. In rural areas, it is 5,30,488, including 2,72,167 males and 2,58,321 females. In urban areas, it is 4,18,955, including 2,22,063 males and 1,96,892 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ramgarh district is 1,34,226, including 69,661 boys and 64,565 girls. In rural areas, it is 79,756, including 41,044 boys and 38,712 girls. In urban areas, it is 54,470, including 28,617 boys and 25,853 girls.
- Literate population in Ramgarh district is around 5,96,497, including 3,50,031 males and 2,46,466 females. In rural areas, it is 3,01,206, including 1,79,912 males and 1,21,294 females. In urban areas, it is 2,95,291, including 1,70,119 males and 1,25,172 females.
- Illiterate population in Ramgarh district is about 3,52,946, including 1,44,199 males and 2,08,747 females. In rural areas, it is 2,29,282, including 92,255 males and 1,37,027 females. In urban areas, it is 1,23,664, including 51,944 males and 71,720 females.
- There are about 1,79,375 households in Ramgarh district, including 98,829 in rural areas and 80,546 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ramgarh. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,06,356 | 50,227 | 56,129 |
| SC Male Population | 54,986 | 25,853 | 29,133 |
| SC Female Population | 51,370 | 24,374 | 26,996 |
| Total ST Population | 2,01,166 | 1,44,484 | 56,682 |
| ST Male Population | 1,01,901 | 73,082 | 28,819 |
| ST Female Population | 99,265 | 71,402 | 27,863 |
| Population Density | 708 / km² | 455 / km² | 2,379 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ramgarh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ramgarh district is approximately 1,06,356, including 54,986 males and 51,370 females. In rural areas, it is 50,227, including 25,853 males and 24,374 females. In urban areas, it is 56,129, including 29,133 males and 26,996 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ramgarh district is about 2,01,166, including 1,01,901 males and 99,265 females. In rural areas, it is 1,44,484, including 73,082 males and 71,402 females. In urban areas, it is 56,682, including 28,819 males and 27,863 females.
- Overall population density of Ramgarh district is around 708 people per km². Rural areas have about 455 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,379 people per km².