How many villages are in Nawadih Sub-district?
Nawadih Sub-district has 69 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 67 inhabited villages. They are part of Bokaro district in Jharkhand.
Indian Village Directory
Nawadih Sub-district Village List
Nawadih Sub-district in Bokaro district, Jharkhand has 69 Census 2011 village records, including 67 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 133,848 people, 23,704 households and 31,497.74 hectares. Reported local context includes 27 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
Nawadih Sub-district has 69 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 67 inhabited villages. They are part of Bokaro district in Jharkhand.
Villages69
Inhabited Villages67
Population133,848
Households23,704
Area (ha)31,497.74
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
- Location
- Nawadih Sub-district is in Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
- Village Records
- 69 Census 2011 village records
- Inhabited Villages
- 67
- Listed Population
- 133,848
- Households
- 23,704
- Recorded Village Area
- 31,497.74 hectares
- Gram Panchayats
- 27
- Largest by Population
- Penk (8,017 people)
- Largest by Area
- Penk (2,532.01 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Penk is the highest-population village listed in Nawadih Sub-district, with 8,017 people and 1,358 households. It represents 6% of the listed sub-district village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
| Rank | Village | Population | Local Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penk | 8,017 | 6% | 1,358 | 5.9 | 2,532.01 | 316.6 | ||
| 2 | Birni | 7,829 | 5.8% | 1,478 | 5.3 | 1,525.83 | 513.1 | 0 | |
| 3 | Kanjkiro | 5,886 | 4.4% | 1,061 | 5.5 | 1,537.82 | 382.7 | ||
| 4 | Palamu | 5,379 | 4% | 981 | 5.5 | 933.49 | 576.2 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Goniatu | 5,060 | 3.8% | 858 | 5.9 | 605.71 | 835.4 | 0 | |
| 6 | Surhi | 4,790 | 3.6% | 867 | 5.5 | 576.69 | 830.6 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Saharia | 4,606 | 3.4% | 801 | 5.8 | 811.91 | 567.3 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Nawadih | 4,362 | 3.3% | 790 | 5.5 | 214.06 | 2,037.7 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Chirudih | 4,182 | 3.1% | 718 | 5.8 | 320.45 | 1,305 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Narainpur | 3,653 | 2.7% | 606 | 6 | 306 | 1,193.8 | Bokro Thermal | 13 |
Largest Villages by Area
Penk has the largest recorded village area in Nawadih Sub-district, at 2,532.01 hectares. This is 8% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | Local Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penk | 2,532.01 | 8% | 8,017 | 316.6 | 1,358 | 0.54 | ||
| 2 | Kanjkiro | 1,537.82 | 4.9% | 5,886 | 382.7 | 1,061 | 0.69 | ||
| 3 | Birni | 1,525.83 | 4.8% | 7,829 | 513.1 | 1,478 | 0.97 | 0 | |
| 4 | Barai | 1,107.25 | 3.5% | 2,988 | 269.9 | 528 | 0.48 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Chapri | 1,099.72 | 3.5% | 3,102 | 282.1 | 572 | 0.52 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Palamu | 933.49 | 3% | 5,379 | 576.2 | 981 | 1.05 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Pokhria | 896 | 2.8% | 2,794 | 311.8 | 460 | 0.51 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Saharia | 811.91 | 2.6% | 4,606 | 567.3 | 801 | 0.99 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Bhawani | 687.91 | 2.2% | 1,301 | 189.1 | 205 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Mongo Rangamati | 687.66 | 2.2% | 2,106 | 306.3 | 354 | 0.51 | 0 | 0 |
Population Summary
Nawadih Sub-district has 133,848 people in 23,704 households across 69 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village1,94
Average Household Size5.6
Inhabited Village %97%
Population Density / sq km424.9
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population133,848
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Nawadih villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 27 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Ahardih, Baradih and Barai.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported27
Nearest Town Names Reported6
CD blocks reported: Nawadih.
Gram Panchayats reported: Ahardih, Baradih, Barai, Bhalmara, Bhujorangamahi, Birni, Chapri, Chirudih, Dahiari, Dihiari, Goniatu, Gunjardih and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Nawadih Sub-district is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 67 villages (97%), mobile coverage in 41 villages (59%), all-weather road in 46 villages (67%), domestic power supply in 50 villages (72%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 67 | 67 | 2 | 97.10 |
| Mobile Coverage | 41 | 67 | 28 | 59.42 |
| All-Weather Road | 46 | 67 | 23 | 66.67 |
| PDS Shop | 40 | 67 | 29 | 57.97 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 50 | 67 | 19 | 72.46 |
Median Nearest Town Distance0 km
Villages within 5 km59
Villages over 25 km4
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 59 | 89% |
| 5-10 Km | 0 | 0% |
| 10-25 Km | 3 | 4.5% |
| Over 25 Km | 4 | 6.1% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Nawadih villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 66 villages, with an average of 3.32 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 60.0 km for Amjhar. Use these figures for orientation only.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 66 | 3.32 | 60 | Amjhar | 0 |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Nawadih Sub-district. The page summarises 26 data fields and 1,729 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 6 | 405 | 276 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 181 | 76 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 205 | 201 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 536 | 151 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 134 | 87 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 67 | 40 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 201 | 150 |
Official Reference Links
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Villages in Nawadih Sub-district
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Nawadih Sub-district. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
A Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahardih | 362239 | 3,231 | 521 | 529 | Nawadih | Ahardih | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | ||
| Amjhar | 362247 | 210 | 39 | 459 | Nawadih | Bhalmara | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Argamno | 362229 | 1,441 | 252 | 602.49 | Nawadih | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
B Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansi | 362224 | 969 | 175 | 549.67 | Nawadih | Pokhria | Bokaro Thrmil | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Baradih | 362241 | 3,642 | 672 | 474 | Nawadih | Baradih | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Barai | 362226 | 2,988 | 528 | 1,107.25 | Nawadih | Barai | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Baridih | 362227 | 581 | 115 | 584 | Nawadih | Bhalmara | Available | Available | Available | Not Available | ||
| Barki Kuri | 362207 | 1,192 | 226 | 679.12 | Nawadih | Palamu | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Belargaraha | 362220 | 490 | 81 | 224.34 | Nawadih | Pokhria | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Bhalmara | 362251 | 1,650 | 298 | 236.40 | Nawadih | Bhalmara | Chas | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Bhandar Kudar | 362210 | 455 | 76 | 68 | Nawadih | Palamu | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Bhawani | 362230 | 1,301 | 205 | 687.91 | Nawadih | Potso | 0 | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Birni | 362255 | 7,829 | 1,478 | 1,525.83 | Nawadih | Birni | Available | Available | Available | Available | ||
| Bodro | 362242 | 2,816 | 543 | 290 | Nawadih | Baradih | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | ||
| Burgara | 362203 | 1,001 | 187 | 193 | Nawadih | Mungo | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
C Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapri | 362250 | 3,102 | 572 | 1,099.72 | Nawadih | Chapri | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Chepro | 362243 | 446 | 83 | 335.62 | Nawadih | Chirudih | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | |
| Chhotki-Kuri | 362208 | 760 | 158 | 531.52 | Nawadih | Palamu | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Chirudih | 362244 | 4,182 | 718 | 320.45 | Nawadih | Chirudih | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
D Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahiari | 362262 | 3,343 | 612 | 608 | Nawadih | Dihiari | Phusro | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Dalkiro | 362200 | 919 | 158 | 337.72 | Nawadih | Kachho | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Degagarha | 362222 | 530 | 102 | 240.14 | Nawadih | Pokhria | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Not Available | |
| Dhamni | 362263 | 752 | 137 | 217.04 | Nawadih | Dahiari | Phusro | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Dhawatanr | 362260 | 1,287 | 240 | 564 | Nawadih | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available |
G Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galudih | 362258 | 559 | 106 | 70 | Nawadih | Chapri | Not Available | Available | Available | Available | ||
| Ghosko | 362225 | 175 | 34 | 58.26 | Nawadih | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Goladih | 362221 | 20 | 3 | 159.20 | Nawadih | Pokhria | Not Available | Available | Available | Not Available | ||
| Goniatu | 362201 | 5,060 | 858 | 605.71 | Nawadih | Goniatu | Available | Available | Available | Available | ||
| Gormara | 362231 | 290 | 43 | 166.06 | Nawadih | Potso | 0 | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Gunjardih | 362249 | 2,957 | 548 | 553.02 | Nawadih | Gunjardih | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
H Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harladih | 362214 | 1,714 | 337 | 204.22 | Nawadih | Barai | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
J Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junodih | 362236 | 2,859 | 490 | 643.59 | Nawadih | Ahardih | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | ||
| Juramana | 362211 | 912 | 153 | 154.06 | Nawadih | Barai | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Available |
K Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kachho | 362204 | 2,040 | 351 | 326.04 | Nawadih | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | ||
| Kanchanpur | 362259 | 1,143 | 193 | 152.63 | Nawadih | Parasbani | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Kanjkiro | 362205 | 5,886 | 1,061 | 1,537.82 | Nawadih | Kanjkiro | Available | Available | Available | Available | ||
| Katghara | 362252 | 1,459 | 271 | 188.75 | Nawadih | Malmara | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Kausi | 362202 | 503 | 88 | 259.94 | Nawadih | Goniatu | Available | Available | Available | Not Available | ||
| Kesgara | 362219 | 172 | 31 | 225.11 | Nawadih | Pokhria | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | ||
| Khaiyo Khar | 362234 | 718 | 125 | 104.35 | Nawadih | Potso | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | |
| Kharpito | 362235 | 3,599 | 615 | 347.76 | Nawadih | Kharpito | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Khunta | 362233 | 614 | 109 | 421.12 | Nawadih | Potso | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | |
| Kimbu Jharia | 362254 | 1,197 | 216 | 214.40 | Nawadih | Available | Available | Available | Available | |||
| Koklodih | 362237 | 359 | 61 | 102 | Nawadih | Ahardih | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | ||
| Kothi | 362197 | 947 | 180 | 422.80 | Nawadih | Mongo Rangamati | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available | |
| Kujubera | 362216 | 197 | 31 | 261.99 | Nawadih | Pokhria | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available | |
| Kurpania | 362228 | 589 | 112 | 324.25 | Nawadih | Kharpito | Not Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
L Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahia | 362215 | 3,004 | 465 | 430 | Nawadih | Narayanpur | Bokaro Thermal | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Lembudih | 362253 | 942 | 166 | 57 | Nawadih | Chirudih | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
M Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahuatanr | 362195 | 442 | 79 | 379.19 | Nawadih | Mongo Rangamati | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Mochro | 362223 | 575 | 102 | 375.65 | Nawadih | Pokhria | 0 | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Mongo Rangamati | 362196 | 2,106 | 354 | 687.66 | Nawadih | Nawadih | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Mungo | 362257 | 2,396 | 399 | 347.43 | Nawadih | Chapri | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available |
N Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narainpur | 362213 | 3,653 | 606 | 306 | Nawadih | Naraipur | Bokro Thermal | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Nawadih | 362198 | 469 | 81 | 202.78 | Nawadih | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | |||
| Nawadih | 362245 | 4,362 | 790 | 214.06 | Nawadih | Bhujorangamahi | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available |
P Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palamu | 362209 | 5,379 | 981 | 933.49 | Nawadih | Palamu | 0 | Available | Available | Not Available | Available | |
| Parasbani | 362261 | 3,302 | 594 | 446.51 | Nawadih | Parasbani | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Penk | 362199 | 8,017 | 1,358 | 2,532.01 | Nawadih | Penk | Available | Not Available | Not Available | Available | ||
| Pilpilo | 362206 | 441 | 95 | 265.24 | Nawadih | Kanjkiro | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Pipradih | 362212 | 1,933 | 339 | 366.02 | Nawadih | Kanjkiro | Available | Available | Available | Available | ||
| Pokhria | 362218 | 2,794 | 460 | 896 | Nawadih | Pokhria | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Potso | 362232 | 2,865 | 475 | 418.84 | Nawadih | Potso | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
S Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saharia | 362240 | 4,606 | 801 | 811.91 | Nawadih | Saharia | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Sarubera | 362248 | 965 | 189 | 616.81 | Nawadih | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Available | ||
| Sundro | 362256 | 0 | — | 21.81 | Nawadih | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| Surhi | 362238 | 4,790 | 867 | 576.69 | Nawadih | 0 | Available | Not Available | Available | Available |
T Villages
| Village | Village Code | Population | Households | Area (ha) | CD Block | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town | ATM Access | Primary School | Mobile | Road | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taratanr | 362246 | 1,721 | 311 | 587.85 | Nawadih | Nawadih | 0 | Available | Available | Available | Available | |
| Tengnachunwa | 362217 | 0 | — | 57.49 | Nawadih | Pokhria | — | — | — | — |
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
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- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most populated village in Nawadih Sub-district?
Penk is the most populated village listed for Nawadih Sub-district, with 8,017 people and 1,358 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Nawadih Sub-district?
Penk has the largest recorded village area in Nawadih Sub-district, at 2,532.01 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Nawadih Sub-district?
The administrative summary reports 27 Gram Panchayats for Nawadih Sub-district. Reported names include Ahardih, Baradih and Barai.
What village facilities are reported in Nawadih Sub-district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 67 villages, domestic power supply in 50 villages, all-weather road in 46 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Nawadih Sub-district village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Nawadih also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.