Chitarpur Subdivision - Ramgarh, Jharkhand
Chitarpur is an administrative subdivision in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chitarpur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Barkipona, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 58 km², including 46.79 km² rural area and 10.91 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chitarpur Subdivision
Chitarpur Subdivision has a total of 23 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barkipona | Rural | Barkipona |
| 2 | Bhuchungdih | Rural | Bhuchungdih |
| 3 | Borobing | Rural | Borobing |
| 4 | Chhotki Lari | Rural | Larikalan |
| 5 | Chhotkipona | Rural | Borobing |
| 6 | Chitarpur (Ct) | Rural | Chitarpur West |
| 7 | Dudgi | Rural | Barkipona |
| 8 | Gaurabera | Rural | Bhuchungdih |
| 9 | Hutugdag | Rural | Bhuchungdih |
| 10 | Janhe | Rural | Barkipona |
| 11 | Janiamara | Rural | Bhuchungdih |
| 12 | Koihara | Rural | Bhuchungdih |
| 13 | Kumhradhara | Rural | Bhuchungdih |
| 14 | Larikalan | Rural | Larikalan |
| 15 | Lerhitungri | Rural | Bhuchungdih |
| 16 | Marang Marcha | Rural | Marangmarcha |
| 17 | Mayal | Rural | Mayal |
| 18 | Murubanda | Rural | Borobing |
| 19 | Sandi | Rural | Bhuchungdih |
| 20 | Sewai (Ct) | Rural | Sewai South |
| 21 | Sondh | Rural | Marangmarcha |
| 22 | Sukrigarha | Rural | Sukrigarha |
| 23 | Tebardag | Rural | Marangmarcha |
Population of Chitarpur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chitarpur Subdivision has a total population of 70,701 people, consisting of 36,737 males and 33,964 females. There are 12,633 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,225 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 12,633 | 7,176 | 5,457 |
| Population Density | 1,225 / km² | 855 / km² | 2,815 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 47,576 literate people and 10,169 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,794 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,150 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,169 | 5,931 | 4,238 |
| Literate Population | 47,576 | 25,273 | 22,303 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,125 | 14,717 | 8,408 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,794 | 2,243 | 1,551 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,150 | 5,943 | 1,207 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.