Chitarpur
Chitarpur is a Town and Subdivision in Ramgarh 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 Chitarpur Block (CD) is 02664. Total area of chitarpur subdivision is 58 km² including 46.79 km² rural area and 10.91 km² urban area. Chitarpur subdivision has a population of 70,701 peoples, out of which urban population is 30,711 while rural population is 39,990. Chitarpur has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females for every 1,000 males. Chitarpur subdivision has a population density of 1225 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,633 houses in the sub-district, including 5,457 urban houses and 7,176 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.29% population of chitarpur subdivision is literate, out of which 74.45% males and 59.55% females are literate.
List of Villages in Chitarpur Subdivision
Chitarpur Subdivision has a total of 23 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 Chitarpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barki Pona | Barkipona | Chitarpur |
| 2 | Barobing | Borobing | Chitarpur |
| 3 | Bhuchungdih | Bhuchungdih | Chitarpur |
| 4 | Chhotki Lari | Larikalan | Chitarpur |
| 5 | Chhotki Pona | Borobing | Chitarpur |
| 6 | Chitar Pur | Chitarpur East | Chitarpur |
| 7 | Dudgi | Barkipona | Chitarpur |
| 8 | Gaurabera | Bhuchungdih | Chitarpur |
| 9 | Hutugdag | Bhuchungdih | Chitarpur |
| 10 | Janhe | Barkipona | Chitarpur |
| 11 | Janiamara | Bhuchungdih | Chitarpur |
| 12 | Koihara | Bhuchungdih | Chitarpur |
| 13 | Kumhradhara | Bhuchungdih | Chitarpur |
| 14 | Lari Kalan | Larikalan | Chitarpur |
| 15 | Lerhitongri | Bhuchungdih | Chitarpur |
| 16 | Mael | Mayal | Chitarpur |
| 17 | Marang Marcha | Marangmarcha | Chitarpur |
| 18 | Murubanda | Borobing | Chitarpur |
| 19 | Sanri | Bhuchungdih | Chitarpur |
| 20 | Sewai | Sewai North | Chitarpur |
| 21 | Sonr | Marangmarcha | Chitarpur |
| 22 | Sukrigara Bamni | Sukrigarha | Chitarpur |
| 23 | Tewaridag | Marangmarcha | Chitarpur |
Population of Chitarpur Subdivision
The population profile of Chitarpur 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 Chitarpur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,701 | 39,990 | 30,711 |
| Male Population | 36,737 | 20,569 | 16,168 |
| Female Population | 33,964 | 19,421 | 14,543 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,169 | 5,931 | 4,238 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,332 | 3,101 | 2,231 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,837 | 2,830 | 2,007 |
| Literate Population | 47,576 | 25,273 | 22,303 |
| Literate Male Population | 27,352 | 14,871 | 12,481 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,224 | 10,402 | 9,822 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,125 | 14,717 | 8,408 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,385 | 5,698 | 3,687 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,740 | 9,019 | 4,721 |
| Total Households | 12,633 | 7,176 | 5,457 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chitarpur 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,794 | 2,243 | 1,551 |
| SC Male Population | 1,975 | 1,148 | 827 |
| SC Female Population | 1,819 | 1,095 | 724 |
| Total ST Population | 7,150 | 5,943 | 1,207 |
| ST Male Population | 3,634 | 3,009 | 625 |
| ST Female Population | 3,516 | 2,934 | 582 |
| Population Density | 1,225 / km² | 855 / km² | 2,815 / km² |