Patratu Subdivision - Ramgarh, Jharkhand
Patratu 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. Patratu is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhurkunda, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 308 km², including 296.72 km² rural area and 11.45 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 914 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Patratu Subdivision
Patratu Subdivision has a total of 97 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 | A K Colleary | Rural | A.K. Koliyari |
| 2 | Aarashah | Rural | Labga |
| 3 | Armadag | Rural | Sanki |
| 4 | Balkudra | Rural | Balkudra |
| 5 | Barghutwa | Rural | Hariharpur |
| 6 | Baridih | Rural | Baridih |
| 7 | Barkakana (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Bartua | Rural | Talatand |
| 9 | Batuka | Rural | Hafuwa |
| 10 | Bhandra | Rural | Kurse |
| 11 | Bhurkunda | Rural | Bhurkunda |
| 12 | Bicha | Rural | Bicha |
| 13 | Budhbazar Chief House | Rural | Budh Bazar Chief House |
| 14 | Budhbazar Dotalla | Rural | Budh Bazar Dotalla |
| 15 | Budhbazar Imligachh | Rural | Budh Bazar Imligachh |
| 16 | C C L Saunda | Rural | C.C.L. Saunda |
| 17 | Central Saunda | Rural | Central Saunda |
| 18 | Chaingada | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Chetma | Rural | Hariharpur |
| 20 | Chhotki Shidhwar | Rural | Kander |
| 21 | Chikor | Rural | Chikor |
| 22 | Chito | Rural | Sanki |
| 23 | Chordhara | Rural | Chordhara |
| 24 | Dadidag | Rural | Baridih |
| 25 | Dadidih | Rural | Koto |
| 26 | Dewariya Basti | Rural | Dewariya Basti |
| 27 | Dudgi | Rural | Dudgi |
| 28 | Dunduwa | Rural | Chordhara |
| 29 | Gegda | Rural | Labga |
| 30 | Ghaghra | Rural | Kurse |
| 31 | Hafua | Rural | Hafuwa |
| 32 | Hanumangadi | Rural | Hanumangarhi |
| 33 | Hariharpur | Rural | Hariharpur |
| 34 | Hehal | Rural | Dudgi |
| 35 | Hesla | Rural | Hesla |
| 36 | Ichpiri | Rural | Hafuwa |
| 37 | Jainagar | Rural | Jaynagar |
| 38 | Jarad | Rural | Labga |
| 39 | Jawaharnagar | Rural | Jawaharnagar |
| 40 | Jobo | Rural | Baridih |
| 41 | Jumra | Rural | Sanki |
| 42 | Kachchudag | Rural | Kander |
| 43 | Kadru | Rural | Baridih |
| 44 | Kander | Rural | Kander |
| 45 | Katiya Basti | Rural | Katiyabasti |
| 46 | Katiya Panchmandir | Rural | Katiya Panchmandir |
| 47 | Kinni | Rural | Labga |
| 48 | Kirigarha | Rural | Palu |
| 49 | Kodi | Rural | Sanki |
| 50 | Koto | Rural | Koto |
| 51 | Koto Khurd | Rural | Kurse |
| 52 | Kurbij | Rural | Hafuwa |
| 53 | Kurse | Rural | Kurse |
| 54 | Kusiyara | Rural | Kurse |
| 55 | Labga | Rural | Labga |
| 56 | Ladi | Rural | Chikor |
| 57 | Lapanga | Rural | Lapanga |
| 58 | Lem | Rural | Bicha |
| 59 | Lowadih | Rural | Baridih |
| 60 | Masmohna | Rural | Piri |
| 61 | Matkama | Rural | Dewariya Basti |
| 62 | Melani | Rural | Hariharpur |
| 63 | Netua | Rural | Hariharpur |
| 64 | Nimmi | Rural | Pali |
| 65 | Oriyatu | Rural | Pali |
| 66 | Osam | Rural | Hafuwa |
| 67 | Pali | Rural | Pali |
| 68 | Palni | Rural | Talatand |
| 69 | Palu | Rural | Palu |
| 70 | Patelnagar | Rural | Patelnagar |
| 71 | Patratu | Rural | Patratu |
| 72 | Piri | Rural | Piri |
| 73 | Rasda | Rural | Labga |
| 74 | Rochap | Rural | Palu |
| 75 | Salgo | Rural | Bicha |
| 76 | Sanki | Rural | Sanki |
| 77 | Sankul | Rural | Sankul |
| 78 | Saunda Basti | Rural | Saunda Basti |
| 79 | Saunda D | Rural | Saundadih |
| 80 | Sayal K K | Rural | Sayal K.K. Koliyari |
| 81 | Sayal North Area | Rural | Sayal North |
| 82 | Sayal South Area | Rural | Sayal South |
| 83 | Shah Colony | Rural | Shah Colony |
| 84 | Shahitand | Rural | Koto |
| 85 | Sidhwarkala | Rural | Kander |
| 86 | Siur | Rural | Kander |
| 87 | Soliya | Rural | Talatand |
| 88 | Sudi | Rural | Pali |
| 89 | Sundarnagar | Rural | Sundar Nagar |
| 90 | Sutharpur | Rural | Bicha |
| 91 | Talatand | Rural | Talatand |
| 92 | Teliyatu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 93 | Terpa | Rural | Palu |
| 94 | Tokisud | Rural | Palu |
| 95 | Uchringa | Rural | Talatand |
| 96 | Ukrid | Rural | Palu |
| 97 | Urlung | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Patratu Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Patratu Subdivision has a total population of 2,47,841 people, consisting of 1,29,469 males and 1,18,372 females. There are 47,121 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 804 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,47,841 | 92,822 | 1,55,019 |
| Male Population | 1,29,469 | 47,629 | 81,840 |
| Female Population | 1,18,372 | 45,193 | 73,179 |
| Total Households | 47,121 | 17,285 | 29,836 |
| Population Density | 804 / km² | 313 / km² | 13,539 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,60,806 literate people and 33,440 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 31,991 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 64,643 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) | 33,440 | 14,346 | 19,094 |
| Literate Population | 1,60,806 | 50,207 | 1,10,599 |
| Illiterate Population | 87,035 | 42,615 | 44,420 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 31,991 | 8,386 | 23,605 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 64,643 | 42,065 | 22,578 |
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.