Saraikela Kharsawan

Saraikela Kharsawan is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Saraikela Kharsawan is 2,657 km² including 2,587.75 km² rural area and 69.25 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Saraikela Kharsawan has a population of 10,65,056 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,58,746 while rural population is 8,06,310. Saraikela Kharsawan has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 400.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,21,232 houses in the district, including 53,641 urban houses and 1,67,591 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,146 villages in saraikela kharsawan district.

The Saraikela Kharsawan district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

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

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.

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.