Manjhari Subdivision - West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Manjhari is an administrative subdivision in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Manjhari is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Talaburu, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 320 km², including 319.73 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1035 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Manjhari Subdivision
Manjhari Subdivision has a total of 64 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 | Baida | Rural | Padsa |
| 2 | Balkand | Rural | Pilka |
| 3 | Bara Torlo | Rural | Bada Torlo |
| 4 | Baralagra | Rural | Bada Lagda |
| 5 | Bararunju | Rural | Bhagabila |
| 6 | Barbil | Rural | Bhagabila |
| 7 | Barkimara | Rural | Bhagabila |
| 8 | Barkundia | Rural | Bada Lagda |
| 9 | Bhagabila | Rural | Bhagabila |
| 10 | Bharbharia | Rural | Bharbharia |
| 11 | Bidri | Rural | Ipilsingi |
| 12 | Bunumlata | Rural | Meromhoner |
| 13 | Butka | Rural | Bada Lagda |
| 14 | Chhota Lagra | Rural | Bada Lagda |
| 15 | Chhotatorlo | Rural | Bada Torlo |
| 16 | Debrabir | Rural | Ipilsingi |
| 17 | Demkapada | Rural | Bharbharia |
| 18 | Deojhari | Rural | Padsa |
| 19 | Dobila | Rural | Padsa |
| 20 | Dokatta | Rural | Roladih |
| 21 | Dorposi | Rural | Roladih |
| 22 | Edelbera | Rural | Padsa |
| 23 | Gangimundi | Rural | Panga |
| 24 | Gitilpi | Rural | Meromhoner |
| 25 | Gougutu | Rural | Bada Torlo |
| 26 | Guli | Rural | Pilka |
| 27 | Ipilsingi | Rural | Ipilsingi |
| 28 | Jaldhar | Rural | Roladih |
| 29 | Jangiburu | Rural | Panga |
| 30 | Jojo Bera | Rural | Ipilsingi |
| 31 | Jomkojuri | Rural | Padsa |
| 32 | Khandadwar | Rural | Meromhoner |
| 33 | Kheriaghar | Rural | Bhagabila |
| 34 | Kinjriminjri | Rural | Bharbharia |
| 35 | Kundrugutu | Rural | Panga |
| 36 | Lamjhari | Rural | Bhagabila |
| 37 | Lupunghatu | Rural | Ipilsingi |
| 38 | Maliru | Rural | Padsa |
| 39 | Meramhonar | Rural | Meromhoner |
| 40 | Mouda | Rural | Bharbharia |
| 41 | Nagar Kata | Rural | Bada Lagda |
| 42 | Nilchakarapada | Rural | Padsa |
| 43 | Pandrasali | Rural | Bada Lagda |
| 44 | Panga | Rural | Panga |
| 45 | Papagara | Rural | Panga |
| 46 | Parsa | Rural | Padsa |
| 47 | Parsi | Rural | Pilka |
| 48 | Patahatu | Rural | Meromhoner |
| 49 | Pilka | Rural | Pilka |
| 50 | Purda | Rural | Meromhoner |
| 51 | Putisia | Rural | Pilka |
| 52 | Ralibeda | Rural | Padsa |
| 53 | Rankui | Rural | Panga |
| 54 | Roladih | Rural | Roladih |
| 55 | Sanrunju | Rural | Bada Torlo |
| 56 | Sarkand | Rural | Pilka |
| 57 | Serengdih | Rural | Bada Lagda |
| 58 | Sosopi | Rural | Bada Torlo |
| 59 | Tangrai | Rural | Ipilsingi |
| 60 | Tengra | Rural | Panga |
| 61 | Thai | Rural | Roladih |
| 62 | Tonto | Rural | Roladih |
| 63 | Tunga | Rural | Padsa |
| 64 | Ukumadkam | Rural | Ipilsingi |
Population of Manjhari Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Manjhari Subdivision has a total population of 68,450 people, consisting of 33,634 males and 34,816 females. There are 13,574 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 214 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,450 | 68,450 | 0 |
| Male Population | 33,634 | 33,634 | 0 |
| Female Population | 34,816 | 34,816 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,574 | 13,574 | 0 |
| Population Density | 214 / km² | 214 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 26,746 literate people and 12,473 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 973 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 52,533 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) | 12,473 | 12,473 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 26,746 | 26,746 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,704 | 41,704 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 973 | 973 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 52,533 | 52,533 | 0 |
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.