Chandil

Chandil is a Town and Subdivision in Saraikela Kharsawan 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 Chandil Block (CD) is 02748. Total area of chandil subdivision is 372 km² including 363.71 km² rural area and 7.85 km² urban area. Chandil subdivision has a population of 1,57,949 peoples, out of which urban population is 48,095 while rural population is 1,09,854. Chandil has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Chandil subdivision has a population density of 425.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 32,088 houses in the sub-district, including 8,658 urban houses and 23,430 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.03% population of chandil subdivision is literate, out of which 64.99% males and 46.59% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chandil Subdivision

Chandil Subdivision has a total of 103 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 Chandil Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chandil Subdivision

The population profile of Chandil 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 Chandil'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 Chandil 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.