Saraikela Kharsawan

Saraikela Kharsawan is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. The total area of Saraikela Kharsawan district is 2,657 km², which includes 2,587.75 km² of rural area and 69.25 km² of urban area. There are about 1,146 villages in Saraikela Kharsawan district.

For administrative convenience, Saraikela Kharsawan district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

There are 9 subdivisions in Saraikela Kharsawan district. Here is the list of all Saraikela Kharsawan Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Saraikela Kharsawan District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Adityapur3433,09,072
2Chandil3721,57,949
3Gobindpur4111,36,600
4Ichagarh26783,099
5Kharsawan23988,642
6Kuchai38164,320
7Kukru15352,976
8Nimdih22978,639
9Saraikela26293,759

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Gobindpur(Rajnagar) is the largest subdivision in saraikela kharsawan district by area, while Adityapur(Gamharia) is the largest by population. Kukru is the smallest subdivision in saraikela kharsawan district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Gobindpur(Rajnagar) Adityapur(Gamharia)
Smallest Tehsil Kukru Kukru

Population of Saraikela Kharsawan District

The population of Saraikela Kharsawan offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Saraikela Kharsawan, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 10,65,056 8,06,310 2,58,746
Total Male Population 5,44,411 4,08,848 1,35,563
Total Female Population 5,20,645 3,97,462 1,23,183
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,59,596 1,22,667 36,929
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 82,120 62,906 19,214
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 77,476 59,761 17,715
Literate Population 6,12,993 4,34,348 1,78,645
Literate Male Population 3,65,332 2,64,546 1,00,786
Literate Female Population 2,47,661 1,69,802 77,859
Illiterate Population 4,52,063 3,71,962 80,101
Illiterate Male Population 1,79,079 1,44,302 34,777
Illiterate Female Population 2,72,984 2,27,660 45,324
Households 2,21,232 1,67,591 53,641

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Saraikela Kharsawan district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Saraikela Kharsawan district is 10,65,056, including 5,44,411 males and 5,20,645 females. In rural areas, it is 8,06,310, including 4,08,848 males and 3,97,462 females. In urban areas, it is 2,58,746, including 1,35,563 males and 1,23,183 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Saraikela Kharsawan district is 1,59,596, including 82,120 boys and 77,476 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,22,667, including 62,906 boys and 59,761 girls. In urban areas, it is 36,929, including 19,214 boys and 17,715 girls.
  • Literate population in Saraikela Kharsawan district is around 6,12,993, including 3,65,332 males and 2,47,661 females. In rural areas, it is 4,34,348, including 2,64,546 males and 1,69,802 females. In urban areas, it is 1,78,645, including 1,00,786 males and 77,859 females.
  • Illiterate population in Saraikela Kharsawan district is about 4,52,063, including 1,79,079 males and 2,72,984 females. In rural areas, it is 3,71,962, including 1,44,302 males and 2,27,660 females. In urban areas, it is 80,101, including 34,777 males and 45,324 females.
  • There are about 2,21,232 households in Saraikela Kharsawan district, including 1,67,591 in rural areas and 53,641 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Saraikela Kharsawan. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 56,195 43,683 12,512
SC Male Population 28,243 21,924 6,319
SC Female Population 27,952 21,759 6,193
Total ST Population 3,74,642 3,45,187 29,455
ST Male Population 1,87,149 1,72,347 14,802
ST Female Population 1,87,493 1,72,840 14,653
Population Density 401 / km² 312 / km² 3,736 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Saraikela Kharsawan district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Saraikela Kharsawan district is approximately 56,195, including 28,243 males and 27,952 females. In rural areas, it is 43,683, including 21,924 males and 21,759 females. In urban areas, it is 12,512, including 6,319 males and 6,193 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Saraikela Kharsawan district is about 3,74,642, including 1,87,149 males and 1,87,493 females. In rural areas, it is 3,45,187, including 1,72,347 males and 1,72,840 females. In urban areas, it is 29,455, including 14,802 males and 14,653 females.
  • Overall population density of Saraikela Kharsawan district is around 401 people per km². Rural areas have about 312 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,736 people per km².