Khelari
Khelari is a Town and Subdivision in Ranchi 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 Khelari Block (CD) is 02683. The total area of Khelari Subdivision is 135 km², which includes 90.06 km² of rural area and 45.08 km² of urban area. Khelari has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khelari Subdivision
Khelari Subdivision has a total of 18 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 Khelari Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babhne | Bamne | Khelari |
| 2 | Bishrampur | Bishrampur | Khelari |
| 3 | Churi | N/A | Khelari |
| 4 | Dondu | Bamne | Khelari |
| 5 | Duli | Mayapur | Khelari |
| 6 | Harhu | Mayapur | Khelari |
| 7 | Hesalang | Lapra | Khelari |
| 8 | Hoyar | N/A | Khelari |
| 9 | Kedal | Mayapur | Khelari |
| 10 | Khelari | Khelari | Khelari |
| 11 | Konka | Mayapur | Khelari |
| 12 | Lapra | Lapra | Khelari |
| 13 | Mahuliya | Lapra | Ranchi |
| 14 | Manatu | Bamne | Khelari |
| 15 | Mayapur | Mayapur | Khelari |
| 16 | Nawadih | Lapra | Khelari |
| 17 | Ray | Ray | Khelari |
| 18 | Tumang | Tumang | Khelari |
Population of Khelari Subdivision
The population profile of Khelari 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 Khelari 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 | 78,219 | 21,869 | 56,350 |
| Male Population | 40,553 | 11,209 | 29,344 |
| Female Population | 37,666 | 10,660 | 27,006 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,245 | 3,583 | 7,662 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,855 | 1,879 | 3,976 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,390 | 1,704 | 3,686 |
| Literate Population | 50,117 | 12,208 | 37,909 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,955 | 7,111 | 21,844 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,162 | 5,097 | 16,065 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,102 | 9,661 | 18,441 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,598 | 4,098 | 7,500 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 16,504 | 5,563 | 10,941 |
| Total Households | 15,111 | 4,167 | 10,944 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Khelari Subdivision is around 78,219 people. This includes 40,553 males and 37,666 females. Rural population is about 21,869 (11,209 males and 10,660 females), while urban population is nearly 56,350 (29,344 males and 27,006 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,245 of the population, with 5,855 boys and 5,390 girls. Rural areas have 3,583 children, and urban areas have about 7,662 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 50,117 literate people in Khelari Subdivision, including 28,955 literate males and 21,162 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 12,208 individuals and urban literacy covers around 37,909 people.
- About 28,102 people in Khelari Subdivision are not literate, including 11,598 males and 16,504 females. Rural areas include 9,661 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 18,441 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,111 households, with 4,167 in villages and 10,944 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khelari 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 | 14,473 | 4,613 | 9,860 |
| SC Male Population | 7,440 | 2,303 | 5,137 |
| SC Female Population | 7,033 | 2,310 | 4,723 |
| Total ST Population | 15,527 | 7,009 | 8,518 |
| ST Male Population | 7,886 | 3,543 | 4,343 |
| ST Female Population | 7,641 | 3,466 | 4,175 |
| Population Density | 579 / km² | 243 / km² | 1,250 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khelari Subdivision is approximately 14,473 people, including 7,440 males and 7,033 females. Around 4,613 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,860 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khelari Subdivision is about 15,527 people, including 7,886 males and 7,641 females. Around 7,009 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 8,518 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 579 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 243 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,250 people per sq. km.