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.
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
Provides information about overview of the distric...
Topic provides information about overview of the d...
This topic provides overview of he district Vishak...
This topic covers information about overview of ba...