All Information About Chandwa Subdistrict
Detailed information about Chandwa Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Chandwa is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Latehar District of Jharkhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Chandwa - चंदवा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2643 |
| District | Latehar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2643 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 17 |
| Number of Villages | 85 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Chatra (Code: 259) |
| Assembly Constituency | Latehar (Code: 2142) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Latehar | Prakash Ram ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chandwa Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
106,653
M: 54,168
F: 52,485 |
| Rural |
89,664
M: 45,380
F: 44,284 |
| Urban |
16,989
M: 8,788
F: 8,201 |
Number of Households: 19,232
Population Distribution
Total: 106,653 (Male: 54,168, Female: 52,485)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,172 (Male: 10,234, Female: 9,938)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 26,052 (Male: 13,101, Female: 12,951)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 44,223 (Male: 22,191, Female: 22,032)
Literate Population
Total: 50,562 (Male: 30,119, Female: 20,443)
Illiterate Population
Total: 56,091 (Male: 24,049, Female: 32,042)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 46,922 (Male: 26,740, Female: 20,182)
Main Workers
Total: 17,564 (Male: 12,443, Female: 5,121)
Marginal Workers
Total: 29,358 (Male: 14,297, Female: 15,061)
Non-Workers
Total: 59,731 (Male: 27,428, Female: 32,303)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,409 (Male: 4,321, Female: 2,088)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,697 (Male: 2,924, Female: 1,773)
- Household Industry Workers: 581 (Male: 367, Female: 214)
- Other Workers: 5,877 (Male: 4,831, Female: 1,046)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,223 (Male: 4,068, Female: 4,155)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,977 (Male: 7,344, Female: 8,633)
- Household Industry Workers: 987 (Male: 426, Female: 561)
- Other Workers: 4,171 (Male: 2,459, Female: 1,712)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chandwa Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
106,653
M: 54,168
F: 52,485 |
| Rural |
89,664
M: 45,380
F: 44,284 |
| Urban |
16,989
M: 8,788
F: 8,201 |
Number of Households: 19,232
Population Distribution
Total: 106,653 (Male: 54,168, Female: 52,485)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 20,172 (Male: 10,234, Female: 9,938)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 26,052 (Male: 13,101, Female: 12,951)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 44,223 (Male: 22,191, Female: 22,032)
Literate Population
Total: 50,562 (Male: 30,119, Female: 20,443)
Illiterate Population
Total: 56,091 (Male: 24,049, Female: 32,042)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 46,922 (Male: 26,740, Female: 20,182)
Main Workers
Total: 17,564 (Male: 12,443, Female: 5,121)
Marginal Workers
Total: 29,358 (Male: 14,297, Female: 15,061)
Non-Workers
Total: 59,731 (Male: 27,428, Female: 32,303)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,409 (Male: 4,321, Female: 2,088)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,697 (Male: 2,924, Female: 1,773)
- Household Industry Workers: 581 (Male: 367, Female: 214)
- Other Workers: 5,877 (Male: 4,831, Female: 1,046)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 8,223 (Male: 4,068, Female: 4,155)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,977 (Male: 7,344, Female: 8,633)
- Household Industry Workers: 987 (Male: 426, Female: 561)
- Other Workers: 4,171 (Male: 2,459, Female: 1,712)
Grampanchayat List of Chandwa Tehsil/Taluka
Chandwa Tehsil comprises 17 Gram Panchayats and 85 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Chandwa. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chandwa
Chandwa is located in the Latehar District of Jharkhand State, India.
Chandwa Tehsil has 85 villages.
Chandwa has a total of 17 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Chandwa is 106,653.
In Chandwa, there are 54,168 males and 52,485 females.
There are 20,172 children in Chandwa, comprising 10,234 males and 9,938 females.
In Chandwa, the literate population is 50,562 (30,119 males and 20,443 females). The illiterate population is 56,091 (24,049 males and 32,042 females).