Khelari Subdivision - Ranchi, Jharkhand
Khelari is an administrative subdivision in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Khelari is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Khalari, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 135 km², including 90.06 km² rural area and 45.08 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 928 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khelari Subdivision
Khelari Subdivision has a total of 21 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 | Babhne (Bamne) | Rural | Bamne |
| 2 | Bishrampur (Ct) | Rural | Bishrampur |
| 3 | Bukbuka | Rural | Bukbuka |
| 4 | Churi (Ct) | Rural | Churi (West) |
| 5 | Dondu | Rural | Bamne |
| 6 | Duli | Rural | Mayapur |
| 7 | Harhu | Rural | Mayapur |
| 8 | Hesalang | Rural | Lapra |
| 9 | Hoyar | Rural | Churi (South) |
| 10 | Hutap | Rural | Hutap |
| 11 | Karkatta | Rural | Tumang |
| 12 | Kedal | Rural | Mayapur |
| 13 | Khelari (Ct) | Rural | Khelari |
| 14 | Konka | Rural | Mayapur |
| 15 | Lapra | Rural | Lapra |
| 16 | Mahuliya | Rural | Lapra |
| 17 | Manatu | Rural | Bamne |
| 18 | Mayapur | Rural | Mayapur |
| 19 | Nawadih | Rural | Lapra |
| 20 | Ray (Ct) | Rural | Ray |
| 21 | Tumang | Rural | Tumang |
Population of Khelari Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Khelari Subdivision has a total population of 78,219 people, consisting of 40,553 males and 37,666 females. There are 15,111 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 579 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 15,111 | 4,167 | 10,944 |
| Population Density | 579 / km² | 243 / km² | 1,250 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 50,117 literate people and 11,245 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,473 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,527 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) | 11,245 | 3,583 | 7,662 |
| Literate Population | 50,117 | 12,208 | 37,909 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,102 | 9,661 | 18,441 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,473 | 4,613 | 9,860 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,527 | 7,009 | 8,518 |
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.