Ramgarh
Ramgarh 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 Ramgarh Block (CD) is 02662. The total area of Ramgarh Subdivision is 134 km², which includes 81.23 km² of rural area and 52.70 km² of urban area. Ramgarh has a sex ratio of approximately 886 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ramgarh Subdivision
Ramgarh Subdivision has a total of 22 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 Ramgarh Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bankheta | Dohakatu | Ramgarh |
| 2 | Barlong | Barlong | Ramgarh |
| 3 | Burha Khukra | Dohakatu | Ramgarh |
| 4 | Chetar | Murramkala | Ramgarh |
| 5 | Chhatarmaru | Chhatarmandu | Ramgarh |
| 6 | Dohakatu | Dohakatu | Ramgarh |
| 7 | Ganrke | Dohakatu | Ramgarh |
| 8 | Gobardarha | Kaitha | Ramgarh |
| 9 | Hesla | Marar | Ramgarh |
| 10 | Huhu | Kothar | Ramgarh |
| 11 | Jatahadih Alias Gosa | Murramkala | Ramgarh |
| 12 | Kaitha | Kaitha | Ramgarh |
| 13 | Kankebar | Murramkala | Ramgarh |
| 14 | Kothar | Kothar | Ramgarh |
| 15 | Kundru Kalan | Kundrukala | Ramgarh |
| 16 | Kundru Khurd | Barlong | Ramgarh |
| 17 | Lalo | Dohakatu | Ramgarh |
| 18 | Lodhma | Chhatarmandu | Ramgarh |
| 19 | Marar | Marar | Ramgarh |
| 20 | Muram Kalan | Murramkala | Ramgarh |
| 21 | Saraiya | Kundrukala | Ramgarh |
| 22 | Sirka | Sirka East | Ramgarh |
Population of Ramgarh Subdivision
The population profile of Ramgarh 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 Ramgarh 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 | 1,61,821 | 47,871 | 1,13,950 |
| Male Population | 85,780 | 24,514 | 61,266 |
| Female Population | 76,041 | 23,357 | 52,684 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,385 | 7,204 | 15,181 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,803 | 3,759 | 8,044 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,582 | 3,445 | 7,137 |
| Literate Population | 1,09,006 | 27,748 | 81,258 |
| Literate Male Population | 63,357 | 16,329 | 47,028 |
| Literate Female Population | 45,649 | 11,419 | 34,230 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,815 | 20,123 | 32,692 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,423 | 8,185 | 14,238 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 30,392 | 11,938 | 18,454 |
| Total Households | 30,523 | 9,067 | 21,456 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ramgarh Subdivision is around 1,61,821 people. This includes 85,780 males and 76,041 females. Rural population is about 47,871 (24,514 males and 23,357 females), while urban population is nearly 1,13,950 (61,266 males and 52,684 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 22,385 of the population, with 11,803 boys and 10,582 girls. Rural areas have 7,204 children, and urban areas have about 15,181 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,09,006 literate people in Ramgarh Subdivision, including 63,357 literate males and 45,649 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,748 individuals and urban literacy covers around 81,258 people.
- About 52,815 people in Ramgarh Subdivision are not literate, including 22,423 males and 30,392 females. Rural areas include 20,123 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 32,692 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,523 households, with 9,067 in villages and 21,456 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ramgarh 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 | 18,133 | 4,096 | 14,037 |
| SC Male Population | 9,314 | 2,125 | 7,189 |
| SC Female Population | 8,819 | 1,971 | 6,848 |
| Total ST Population | 23,836 | 12,069 | 11,767 |
| ST Male Population | 12,029 | 6,074 | 5,955 |
| ST Female Population | 11,807 | 5,995 | 5,812 |
| Population Density | 1,208 / km² | 589 / km² | 2,162 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ramgarh Subdivision is approximately 18,133 people, including 9,314 males and 8,819 females. Around 4,096 people live in rural parts. Nearly 14,037 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ramgarh Subdivision is about 23,836 people, including 12,029 males and 11,807 females. Around 12,069 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 11,767 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,208 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 589 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,162 people per sq. km.