All Information About Dhanwar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dhanwar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dhanwar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Giridih District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dhanwar - धनवार |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2535 |
| District | Giridih |
| Census Code 2011 | 2535 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 37 |
| Number of Villages | 304 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kodarma (Code: 267) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dhanwar (Code: 2189) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dhanwar | Babu Lal Marandi ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dhanwar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
267,352
M: 138,380
F: 128,972 |
| Rural |
258,575
M: 133,849
F: 124,726 |
| Urban |
8,777
M: 4,531
F: 4,246 |
Number of Households: 40,355
Population Distribution
Total: 267,352 (Male: 138,380, Female: 128,972)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 50,403 (Male: 25,907, Female: 24,496)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 35,200 (Male: 17,984, Female: 17,216)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,064 (Male: 1,058, Female: 1,006)
Literate Population
Total: 141,963 (Male: 89,562, Female: 52,401)
Illiterate Population
Total: 125,389 (Male: 48,818, Female: 76,571)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 123,743 (Male: 69,383, Female: 54,360)
Main Workers
Total: 49,226 (Male: 38,922, Female: 10,304)
Marginal Workers
Total: 74,517 (Male: 30,461, Female: 44,056)
Non-Workers
Total: 143,609 (Male: 68,997, Female: 74,612)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 22,098 (Male: 16,993, Female: 5,105)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,770 (Male: 7,266, Female: 3,504)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,546 (Male: 1,105, Female: 441)
- Other Workers: 14,812 (Male: 13,558, Female: 1,254)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 36,220 (Male: 13,693, Female: 22,527)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,244 (Male: 11,663, Female: 17,581)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,751 (Male: 850, Female: 1,901)
- Other Workers: 6,302 (Male: 4,255, Female: 2,047)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dhanwar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
267,352
M: 138,380
F: 128,972 |
| Rural |
258,575
M: 133,849
F: 124,726 |
| Urban |
8,777
M: 4,531
F: 4,246 |
Number of Households: 40,355
Population Distribution
Total: 267,352 (Male: 138,380, Female: 128,972)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 50,403 (Male: 25,907, Female: 24,496)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 35,200 (Male: 17,984, Female: 17,216)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,064 (Male: 1,058, Female: 1,006)
Literate Population
Total: 141,963 (Male: 89,562, Female: 52,401)
Illiterate Population
Total: 125,389 (Male: 48,818, Female: 76,571)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 123,743 (Male: 69,383, Female: 54,360)
Main Workers
Total: 49,226 (Male: 38,922, Female: 10,304)
Marginal Workers
Total: 74,517 (Male: 30,461, Female: 44,056)
Non-Workers
Total: 143,609 (Male: 68,997, Female: 74,612)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 22,098 (Male: 16,993, Female: 5,105)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,770 (Male: 7,266, Female: 3,504)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,546 (Male: 1,105, Female: 441)
- Other Workers: 14,812 (Male: 13,558, Female: 1,254)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 36,220 (Male: 13,693, Female: 22,527)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,244 (Male: 11,663, Female: 17,581)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,751 (Male: 850, Female: 1,901)
- Other Workers: 6,302 (Male: 4,255, Female: 2,047)
Grampanchayat List of Dhanwar Tehsil/Taluka
Dhanwar Tehsil comprises 37 Gram Panchayats and 304 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dhanwar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanwar
Dhanwar is located in the Giridih District of Jharkhand State, India.
Dhanwar Tehsil has 304 villages.
Dhanwar has a total of 37 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dhanwar is 267,352.
In Dhanwar, there are 138,380 males and 128,972 females.
There are 50,403 children in Dhanwar, comprising 25,907 males and 24,496 females.
In Dhanwar, the literate population is 141,963 (89,562 males and 52,401 females). The illiterate population is 125,389 (48,818 males and 76,571 females).