Arsha
Arsha is a Town and Subdivision in Puruliya District of West Bengal. 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, the sub-district code of Arsha Block (CD) is 02389. The total area of Arsha Subdivision is 410 km². Arsha has a sex ratio of approximately 973 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Arsha Subdivision
Arsha Subdivision has a total of 96 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 Arsha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aharara | Sirkabad | Bokaro (65 km) |
| 2 | Arsha | Arsha | Purulia (28 km) |
| 3 | Balarampur | Hetgugui | Bokaro (56 km) |
| 4 | Balia | Mankiary | Bokaro (70 km) |
| 5 | Bamandiha | Beldih | Bokaro (50 km) |
| 6 | Bamni | Hetgugui | Bokaro (58 km) |
| 7 | Bandudih | Sirkabad | Bokaro (74 km) |
| 8 | Baram | Mankiary | Bokaro (70 km) |
| 9 | Beldi | Beldih | Purulia (8 km) |
| 10 | Bhelaidih | Sirkabad | Purulia (30 km) |
| 11 | Bhuda | Sirkabad | Bokaro (72 km) |
| 12 | Bhuiyandih | Hetgugui | Bokaro (63 km) |
| 13 | Bhursa | Beldih | Bokaro (36 km) |
| 14 | Birchali | Sirkabad | Bokaro (67 km) |
| 15 | Briddhitanr Alias Bandih | Mankiary | Arsha |
| 16 | Burahatu Alias Kashidih | Hetgugui | Bokaro (58 km) |
| 17 | Chak Labarerdih Alias Ghatban | Mankiary | Bokaro (75 km) |
| 18 | Chatuhansa | Chatuhansa | Bokaro (40 km) |
| 19 | Chitidih | Mankiary | Arsha |
| 20 | Detanar | Arsha | Arsha |
| 21 | Dhanara | Puara | Purulia (14 km) |
| 22 | Gandhabazar Alias Raghunathganj | Sirkabad | Purulia (30 km) |
| 23 | Gayalikocha | Hetgugui | Bokaro (60 km) |
| 24 | Ghatiali | Hetgugui | Bokaro (68 km) |
| 25 | Goradag | Beldih | Bokaro (35 km) |
| 26 | Gourangdi | Arsha | Bokaro (55 km) |
| 27 | Gundligora | Mankiary | Barkro (65 km) |
| 28 | Gurahata | Sirkabad | Bokaro (70 km) |
| 29 | Harada | Arsha | Purulia (28 km) |
| 30 | Haramadih | Sirkabad | Purulia (29 km) |
| 31 | Haranama | Beldih | Bokora (40 km) |
| 32 | Hesla | Hensla | Bokaro (50 km) |
| 33 | Hetgugui | Hetgugui | Jhalda (10 km) |
| 34 | Hethjambad | Sirkabad | Bokaro (67 km) |
| 35 | Hetjari | Hetgugui | Bokaro (55 km) |
| 36 | Ibirkola Alias Misirdi | Chatuhansa | Bokora (45 km) |
| 37 | Jaratanr | Mankiary | Bokaro (758 km) |
| 38 | Jhalda | Beldih | Bokaro (45 km) |
| 39 | Jhariadi | Beldih | Bokaro (37 km) |
| 40 | Jhujhka | Hensla | Bokaro (48 km) |
| 41 | Juradi | Beldih | Purulia (34 km) |
| 42 | Juri | Puara | Tata (95 km) |
| 43 | Kadampur | Arsha | Bokaro (54 km) |
| 44 | Kalabani | Sirkabad | Purulia (30 km) |
| 45 | Kanchanpur | Beldih | Bokaro (50 km) |
| 46 | Kanriyardih | Hetgugui | Jhalda (28 km) |
| 47 | Kantadi | Puara | Purulia (16 km) |
| 48 | Karandi | Arsha | Bokaro (58 km) |
| 49 | Kenda | Hetgugui | Bokaro (60 km) |
| 50 | Khedadi | Arsha | Bokaro (bihar) (60 km) |
| 51 | Khukhramura | Puara | Tatajamshedpur (90 km) |
| 52 | Kishanpur | Mankiary | Bokaro (70 km) |
| 53 | Korang | Puara | Tatanagar (62 km) |
| 54 | Korarya | Puara | Tata (90 km) |
| 55 | Kudagara | Beldih | Bokaro (50 km) |
| 56 | Kukurchirka | Puara | Arsha |
| 57 | Kulaghutu | Mankiary | Jhalda (15 km) |
| 58 | Kultanr Alias Paharpur | Sirkabad | Bokaro (64 km) |
| 59 | Kumirdiha | Chatuhansa | Bokaro (45 km) |
| 60 | Lachhamanpur | Sirkabad | Bokaro (66 km) |
| 61 | Mankiari | Mankiary | Bokaro (80 km) |
| 62 | Manpur | Arsha | Bokaro (50 km) |
| 63 | Mudali | Chatuhansa | Bokaro (40 km) |
| 64 | Nagra | Mankiary | Jhalda (15 km) |
| 65 | Nunya | Sirkabad | Purulia (32 km) |
| 66 | Palpal | Arsha | Purulia (29 km) |
| 67 | Parsiya | Hetgugui | Bokaro (65 km) |
| 68 | Pathardi | Hensla | Bokaro (50 km) |
| 69 | Pattanr | Sirkabad | Purulia (32 km) |
| 70 | Patuara | Chatuhansa | Tata (85 km) |
| 71 | Phasko | Arsha | Bokaro (63 km) |
| 72 | Pijhati | Puara | Tata (95 km) |
| 73 | Piskapahari | Chatuhansa | Tata (75 km) |
| 74 | Puara | Puara | Purulia (22 km) |
| 75 | Puranaburudih | Hetgugui | Purulia (29 km) |
| 76 | Rajpati | Chatuhansa | Bokaro (40 km) |
| 77 | Ramjibanpur | Hensla | Bokaro (50 km) |
| 78 | Rangamati | Arsha | Purulia (34 km) |
| 79 | Rugri | Arsha | Bokaro (65 km) |
| 80 | Sadpuara | Puara | Tatajamshedpur (61 km) |
| 81 | Salaidahar | Hensla | Bakaro (50 km) |
| 82 | Satra | Hensla | Purulia (15 km) |
| 83 | Senabana | Sirkabad | Purulia (21 km) |
| 84 | Siridi | Puara | Bokaro (100 km) |
| 85 | Sirkabad | Sirkabad | Bokaro (70 km) |
| 86 | Sitarampur | Hetgugui | Bokaro (62 km) |
| 87 | Tanasi | Sirkabad | Purulia (32 km) |
| 88 | Tari | Hetgugui | Bokaro (60 km) |
| 89 | Tenyasi | Hensla | Bokaro (50 km) |
| 90 | Thakursima Alias Simbhua | Mankiary | Bokaro (70 km) |
| 91 | Torang | Mankiary | Arsha |
| 92 | Tumba | Arsha | Bokaro (51 km) |
| 93 | Ulugariya | Mankiary | Bokaro (65 km) |
| 94 | Upar Jambad | Sirkabad | Bokaro (67 km) |
| 95 | Upargugui | Hetgugui | Bokaro (59 km) |
| 96 | Uparjari | Hetgugui | Bokaro (60 km) |
Population of Arsha Subdivision
The population profile of Arsha 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 Arsha Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,54,736 | 1,54,736 | N/A |
| Male Population | 78,398 | 78,398 | N/A |
| Female Population | 76,338 | 76,338 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,208 | 26,208 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,193 | 13,193 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,015 | 13,015 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 70,413 | 70,413 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 45,876 | 45,876 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 24,537 | 24,537 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 84,323 | 84,323 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 32,522 | 32,522 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 51,801 | 51,801 | N/A |
| Total Households | 28,868 | 28,868 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,54,736 people. Includes nearly 78,398 males and 76,338 females. Rural population is about 1,54,736 people.
- There are around 26,208 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 13,193 boys and 13,015 girls.
- Literate population is about 70,413 people. Non-literate population is around 84,323 people.
- There are nearly 28,868 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Arsha Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 18,294 | 18,294 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 9,380 | 9,380 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,914 | 8,914 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 33,568 | 33,568 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 16,777 | 16,777 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 16,791 | 16,791 | N/A |
| Population Density | 378 / km² | 378 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Arsha Subdivision is approximately 18,294 people, including 9,380 males and 8,914 females. Around 18,294 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Arsha Subdivision is about 33,568 people, including 16,777 males and 16,791 females. Around 33,568 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 378 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 378 people per sq. km.