Udhwa

Udhwa is a Town and Subdivision in Sahibganj 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 information the sub-district code of Udhwa Block (CD) is 02570. Total area of udhwa subdivision is 92 km² including 85.78 km² rural area and 6.26 km² urban area. Udhwa subdivision has a population of 1,77,263 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,536 while rural population is 1,67,727. Udhwa has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Udhwa subdivision has a population density of 1926 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,815 houses in the sub-district, including 1,630 urban houses and 30,185 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 37.12% population of udhwa subdivision is literate, out of which 42.15% males and 31.81% females are literate.

List of Villages in Udhwa Subdivision

Udhwa Subdivision has a total of 120 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 Udhwa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Udhwa Subdivision

The population profile of Udhwa 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 Udhwa's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Udhwa Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.