All Information About Dandkhora Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dandkhora Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dandkhora is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Katihar District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dandkhora - डंडखोरा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1150 |
| District | Katihar |
| Census Code 2011 | 1150 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 6 |
| Number of Villages | 50 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Katihar (Code: 167) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kadwa (Code: 1201) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kadwa | Shakeel Ahmad Khan ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dandkhora Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
68,055
M: 35,321
F: 32,734 |
| Rural |
68,055
M: 35,321
F: 32,734 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 14,588
Population Distribution
Total: 68,055 (Male: 35,321, Female: 32,734)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,832 (Male: 6,592, Female: 6,240)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,007 (Male: 2,578, Female: 2,429)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,913 (Male: 5,495, Female: 5,418)
Literate Population
Total: 33,227 (Male: 19,870, Female: 13,357)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,828 (Male: 15,451, Female: 19,377)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 26,759 (Male: 17,349, Female: 9,410)
Main Workers
Total: 16,070 (Male: 12,122, Female: 3,948)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,689 (Male: 5,227, Female: 5,462)
Non-Workers
Total: 41,296 (Male: 17,972, Female: 23,324)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,539 (Male: 3,868, Female: 671)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,213 (Male: 7,218, Female: 2,995)
- Household Industry Workers: 189 (Male: 128, Female: 61)
- Other Workers: 1,129 (Male: 908, Female: 221)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 957 (Male: 537, Female: 420)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,334 (Male: 4,444, Female: 4,890)
- Household Industry Workers: 100 (Male: 41, Female: 59)
- Other Workers: 298 (Male: 205, Female: 93)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dandkhora Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
68,055
M: 35,321
F: 32,734 |
| Rural |
68,055
M: 35,321
F: 32,734 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 14,588
Population Distribution
Total: 68,055 (Male: 35,321, Female: 32,734)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 12,832 (Male: 6,592, Female: 6,240)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 5,007 (Male: 2,578, Female: 2,429)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 10,913 (Male: 5,495, Female: 5,418)
Literate Population
Total: 33,227 (Male: 19,870, Female: 13,357)
Illiterate Population
Total: 34,828 (Male: 15,451, Female: 19,377)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 26,759 (Male: 17,349, Female: 9,410)
Main Workers
Total: 16,070 (Male: 12,122, Female: 3,948)
Marginal Workers
Total: 10,689 (Male: 5,227, Female: 5,462)
Non-Workers
Total: 41,296 (Male: 17,972, Female: 23,324)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 4,539 (Male: 3,868, Female: 671)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,213 (Male: 7,218, Female: 2,995)
- Household Industry Workers: 189 (Male: 128, Female: 61)
- Other Workers: 1,129 (Male: 908, Female: 221)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 957 (Male: 537, Female: 420)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,334 (Male: 4,444, Female: 4,890)
- Household Industry Workers: 100 (Male: 41, Female: 59)
- Other Workers: 298 (Male: 205, Female: 93)
Grampanchayat List of Dandkhora Tehsil/Taluka
Dandkhora Tehsil comprises 6 Gram Panchayats and 50 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dandkhora. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dandkhora
Dandkhora is located in the Katihar District of Bihar State, India.
Dandkhora Tehsil has 50 villages.
Dandkhora has a total of 6 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dandkhora is 68,055.
In Dandkhora, there are 35,321 males and 32,734 females.
There are 12,832 children in Dandkhora, comprising 6,592 males and 6,240 females.
In Dandkhora, the literate population is 33,227 (19,870 males and 13,357 females). The illiterate population is 34,828 (15,451 males and 19,377 females).