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, the sub-district code of Chitarpur Block (CD) is 02664. The total area of Chitarpur Subdivision is 58 km², which includes 46.79 km² of rural area and 10.91 km² of urban area. Chitarpur has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chitarpur Subdivision is around 70,701 people. This includes 36,737 males and 33,964 females. Rural population is about 39,990 (20,569 males and 19,421 females), while urban population is nearly 30,711 (16,168 males and 14,543 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,169 of the population, with 5,332 boys and 4,837 girls. Rural areas have 5,931 children, and urban areas have about 4,238 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,576 literate people in Chitarpur Subdivision, including 27,352 literate males and 20,224 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 25,273 individuals and urban literacy covers around 22,303 people.
- About 23,125 people in Chitarpur Subdivision are not literate, including 9,385 males and 13,740 females. Rural areas include 14,717 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,408 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 12,633 households, with 7,176 in villages and 5,457 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chitarpur 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chitarpur Subdivision is approximately 3,794 people, including 1,975 males and 1,819 females. Around 2,243 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,551 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chitarpur Subdivision is about 7,150 people, including 3,634 males and 3,516 females. Around 5,943 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,207 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,225 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 855 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,815 people per sq. km.