Jhalda - I Subdivision - Purulia, West Bengal
Jhalda - I is an administrative subdivision in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Jhalda - I is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Tulin, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 321 km², including 311.92 km² rural area and 8.72 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jhalda - I Subdivision
Jhalda - I Subdivision has a total of 143 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 | Adaldi | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 2 | Adhikaridi | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 3 | Akahara | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 4 | Ankura | Rural | Marumosina |
| 5 | Arjundi | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 6 | Baddi | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 7 | Badgaon | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 8 | Badgram | Rural | Marumosina |
| 9 | Bagbinda | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 10 | Bandi | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 11 | Bandi Alias Jagannathdi | Rural | Tulin |
| 12 | Bandulahar | Rural | Kalma |
| 13 | Bangasur | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 14 | Banriyapilai | Rural | Ichag |
| 15 | Bansa | Rural | Marumosina |
| 16 | Bara Ganta | Rural | Kalma |
| 17 | Bara Phuhara | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 18 | Barabakad | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 19 | Bargram | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 20 | Benga | Rural | Marumosina |
| 21 | Betad | Rural | Pusti |
| 22 | Bhakuyadi | Rural | Pusti |
| 23 | Bhusudi | Rural | Pusti |
| 24 | Birudi | Rural | Noyadih |
| 25 | Bisiria | Rural | Noyadih |
| 26 | Brajapur | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 27 | Buribir | Rural | Tulin |
| 28 | Chak Kerayari | Rural | Pusti |
| 29 | Chamardag | Rural | Tulin |
| 30 | Chandai | Rural | Noyadih |
| 31 | Chandamosina | Rural | Noyadih |
| 32 | Chatumghutu | Rural | Ichag |
| 33 | Chaupad | Rural | Tulin |
| 34 | Chhota Phuhara | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 35 | Chhoto Bakad | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 36 | Chhoto Ganja | Rural | Kalma |
| 37 | Danrda | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 38 | Darpa | Rural | Noyadih |
| 39 | Digardi | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 40 | Dulla | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 41 | Dulmi | Rural | Pusti |
| 42 | Dumardi | Rural | Kalma |
| 43 | Dumaria | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 44 | Durgi | Rural | Kalma |
| 45 | Durgu | Rural | Pusti |
| 46 | Ganruburu Alias Brahmandi | Rural | Noyadih |
| 47 | Garia | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 48 | Gatilaba | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 49 | Ghosra | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 50 | Ghutia | Rural | Kalma |
| 51 | Gokulnagar | Rural | Ichag |
| 52 | Gopalpur | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 53 | Gosaindi | Rural | Pusti |
| 54 | Guridi | Rural | Kalma |
| 55 | Hepad | Rural | Pusti |
| 56 | Hesatu | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 57 | Hesla | Rural | Pusti |
| 58 | Hurlung | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 59 | Ichag | Rural | Ichag |
| 60 | Ichatu | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 61 | Ilu | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 62 | Jalambili | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 63 | Jamlahar | Rural | Ichag |
| 64 | Jargo | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 65 | Jhalda (P) (Ct) | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 66 | Jojuhatu | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 67 | Joratanr | Rural | Kalma |
| 68 | Kalma | Rural | Kalma |
| 69 | Kanrbandhi | Rural | Ichag |
| 70 | Kansra | Rural | Kalma |
| 71 | Karmadi | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 72 | Kashidi | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 73 | Keotia | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 74 | Kerawari | Rural | Tulin |
| 75 | Khalari | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 76 | Khamar | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 77 | Khatjuri | Rural | Marumosina |
| 78 | Kiribera | Rural | Kalma |
| 79 | Krishnapur Alias Nutandi | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 80 | Kudagara | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 81 | Kudahatu | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 82 | Kudlum | Rural | Pusti |
| 83 | Kuki | Rural | Ichag |
| 84 | Kulajanga | Rural | Kalma |
| 85 | Kulajanga | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 86 | Kusi | Rural | Noyadih |
| 87 | Kutidih | Rural | Ichag |
| 88 | Lakshudi | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 89 | Latar | Rural | Marumosina |
| 90 | Madhupur | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 91 | Magha | Rural | Noyadih |
| 92 | Mahadebpur | Rural | Kalma |
| 93 | Mahakudar | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 94 | Mahatamara | Rural | Kalma |
| 95 | Maru | Rural | Marumosina |
| 96 | Masina | Rural | Marumosina |
| 97 | Mathari | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 98 | Merend | Rural | Kalma |
| 99 | Mesya | Rural | Ichag |
| 100 | Metyala | Rural | Marumosina |
| 101 | Muradi | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 102 | Nawagar | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 103 | Nayadi | Rural | Noyadih |
| 104 | Nayadi Alias Koradi | Rural | Pusti |
| 105 | Nutandi | Rural | Ichag |
| 106 | Olgara | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 107 | Ona | Rural | Ichag |
| 108 | Orddana | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 109 | Palma | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 110 | Panrri | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 111 | Paparu | Rural | Tulin |
| 112 | Paprahurum | Rural | Noyadih |
| 113 | Paramura | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 114 | Pardi | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 115 | Pat Jhalda | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 116 | Patmadi | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 117 | Patradi | Rural | Pusti |
| 118 | Patub | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 119 | Pilai | Rural | Ichag |
| 120 | Piprajara | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 121 | Pokharia | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 122 | Postabera | Rural | Marumosina |
| 123 | Pusti | Rural | Pusti |
| 124 | Putidi | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 125 | Raidi | Rural | Kalma |
| 126 | Rakshabera | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 127 | Sangramdi | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 128 | Saramba | Rural | Ichag |
| 129 | Sarjamhatu | Rural | Ichag |
| 130 | Serenaghatu | Rural | Noyadih |
| 131 | Sharangdi | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 132 | Taldi | Rural | Kalma |
| 133 | Tanasi | Rural | Hensahatu |
| 134 | Tanasi | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 135 | Tarhad | Rural | Ichag |
| 136 | Tarkana | Rural | Jhalda-Darda |
| 137 | Telidi | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 138 | Torang | Rural | Pusti |
| 139 | Tulin | Rural | Tulin |
| 140 | Turdag | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 141 | Udaysiru | Rural | Ilu-Jargo |
| 142 | Uhatu | Rural | Mathari-Khamar |
| 143 | Uhupiri | Rural | Marumosina |
Population of Jhalda - I Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Jhalda - I Subdivision has a total population of 1,37,143 people, consisting of 70,095 males and 67,048 females. There are 27,709 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 428 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,37,143 | 1,27,759 | 9,384 |
| Male Population | 70,095 | 65,247 | 4,848 |
| Female Population | 67,048 | 62,512 | 4,536 |
| Total Households | 27,709 | 26,218 | 1,491 |
| Population Density | 428 / km² | 410 / km² | 1,076 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 76,973 literate people and 20,832 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 16,988 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,608 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) | 20,832 | 18,812 | 2,020 |
| Literate Population | 76,973 | 72,623 | 4,350 |
| Illiterate Population | 60,170 | 55,136 | 5,034 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 16,988 | 16,013 | 975 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,608 | 15,504 | 104 |
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.