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Overview of the Garhwa District

Overview of the Garhwa District

The erstwhile Garhwa Subdivision of Palamau district consisting of 8 Blocks was separated from Palamau district as an independent district “Garhwa” with effect from 1st April 1991. It is situated on Southwest corner of Palamau division, which lies between 23060’and 24039’ N latitude and 83022’ and 84000’ E longitude. The district is surrounded by river Sone in the north; Palamau district and area of Chhatisgarh in the south; Palamau district in the east and Sarguja district of Chhatisgarh and Sonebhadra district of U.P. in the west. Garhwa district is a part of Palamau Commissionery consisting of 20 blocks and three subdivisions namely Garhwa, Ranka & Nagar-Untari. 

Demography

Sl.No Features Value
1 Geographical Area 4044 sq. km 
2 Forest coverage 33%
3 Total Population  13.22 Lakhs
4 No. of Male 6.83 Lakhs
5 No. of Female 6.38 Lakhs
6 Population Density 323 Persons/ Sq. km
7 Sex Ratio 935
8 Total SC Population 319946
9 Total ST population 205874
10 PVTG Households 8611
11 Sub division 3
12 Block 20
13 Revenue Village 915
14 Gram Panchayats (Village Councils) 189
15 Nagar Panchayats (Municipal Councils) 3

Last Modified : 12/11/2023



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