How many villages are listed for Kodarma district?
Kodarma district has 699 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 6 sub-districts in Jharkhand.
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Kodarma District Village Directory
The Kodarma district village directory covers 699 Census 2011 village records across 6 sub-districts in Jharkhand. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Kodarma district has 577 inhabited villages, 122 uninhabited village entries, 575,013 people and 91,693 households, with 141,333 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Satgawan has the most village records; Markacho is the largest listed village by population; Kothiar has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 577 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 268 villages, all-weather road is reported for 364 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records.
Kodarma district has 699 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 6 sub-districts in Jharkhand.
Local Admin Units6
Villages699
Population575,013
Households91,693
Area (ha)141,333.11
Sub-districts in Kodarma
The sub-district-wise table compares 6 sub-districts in Kodarma district using Census 2011 village records. Satgawan has 144 villages, about 21% of the district list. Jainagar has the largest listed village population at 131,279 people. Domchanch covers the largest recorded village area.
| Sub-district | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandwara | 02530 | 88 | 13% | 85% | 84,914 | 15% | 965 | 13,629 | 23,205.30 | 16% | 365.9 | Chandwara |
| Domchanch | 02528 | 130 | 19% | 78% | 109,578 | 19% | 843 | 18,187 | 31,425.91 | 22% | 348.7 | Bagro |
| Jainagar | 02529 | 135 | 19% | 83% | 131,279 | 23% | 972 | 20,088 | 18,336.84 | 13% | 715.9 | Jainagar |
| Kodarma | 02527 | 94 | 13% | 81% | 80,303 | 14% | 854 | 13,148 | 15,175.28 | 11% | 529.2 | Dumardiha |
| Markacho | 02531 | 108 | 15% | 93% | 94,419 | 16% | 874 | 14,629 | 22,804.27 | 16% | 414 | Markacho |
| Satgawan | 02526 | 144 | 21% | 78% | 74,520 | 13% | 518 | 12,012 | 30,385.51 | 21% | 245.2 | Marchoi |
Sub-districts with the most village records
Satgawan, Jainagar and Domchanch are the sub-districts with the most village records in Kodarma district. Satgawan ranks first with 144 villages, 74,520 people and 245.2 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.
| Rank | Sub-district | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Satgawan | 144 | 21% | 74,520 | 13% | 30,385.51 | 21% |
| 2 | Jainagar | 135 | 19% | 131,279 | 23% | 18,336.84 | 13% |
| 3 | Domchanch | 130 | 19% | 109,578 | 19% | 31,425.91 | 22% |
| 4 | Markacho | 108 | 15% | 94,419 | 16% | 22,804.27 | 16% |
| 5 | Kodarma | 94 | 13% | 80,303 | 14% | 15,175.28 | 11% |
| 6 | Chandwara | 88 | 13% | 84,914 | 15% | 23,205.30 | 16% |
Largest Villages by Population
Markacho is the highest-population village listed for Kodarma district, with 14,298 people and 2,234 households. That is 2.5% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 6.4. The nearest town is Jhumritalaiya; 50 km away.
| Rank | Village | Population | District Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markacho | 14,298 | 2.5% | 2,234 | 6.4 | 2,407 | 594 | Jhumritalaiya | 50 |
| 2 | Chandwara | 9,097 | 1.6% | 1,553 | 5.9 | 1,196 | 760.6 | Chandwara | 1 |
| 3 | Jainagar | 8,389 | 1.5% | 1,296 | 6.5 | 368 | 2,279.6 | Jainagar | 0.5 |
| 4 | Urwan | 5,120 | 0.9% | 776 | 6.6 | 1,163 | 440.2 | Jhumri Tilaiya | 8 |
| 5 | Bagro | 5,005 | 0.9% | 865 | 5.8 | 455 | 1,100 | ||
| 6 | Katia | 4,973 | 0.9% | 850 | 5.9 | 432 | 1,151.2 | Jumritilaia | 35 |
| 7 | Masmohana | 4,623 | 0.8% | 730 | 6.3 | 851.57 | 542.9 | ||
| 8 | Kanti | 4,601 | 0.8% | 706 | 6.5 | 480 | 958.5 | Jhumri Tilaiya | 13 |
| 9 | Dandadih | 4,319 | 0.8% | 651 | 6.6 | 354 | 1,220.1 | Jumritilaia | 20 |
| 10 | Marchoi | 4,185 | 0.7% | 620 | 6.8 | 283 | 1,478.8 |
Largest Villages by Area
Kothiar has the largest recorded village area in Kodarma district at 3,069.32 hectares. It represents 2.2% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 57 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | District Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kothiar | 3,069.32 | 2.2% | 1,749 | 57 | 294 | 0.1 | Koderma | 65 |
| 2 | Khab | 2,871 | 2% | 535 | 18.6 | 80 | 0.03 | Koderma | 60 |
| 3 | Markacho | 2,407 | 1.7% | 14,298 | 594 | 2,234 | 0.93 | Jhumritalaiya | 50 |
| 4 | Rajabar | 1,484.67 | 1.1% | 1,902 | 128.1 | 375 | 0.25 | Koderma | 50 |
| 5 | Dhab | 1,483.23 | 1% | 2,291 | 154.5 | 416 | 0.28 | ||
| 6 | Bangakhawar Alis Bangakhalar | 1,293 | 0.9% | 1,641 | 126.9 | 262 | 0.2 | Jhumri Tilaiya | 35 |
| 7 | Bhitia | 1,233 | 0.9% | 663 | 53.8 | 100 | 0.08 | Jhumri Tilaiya | 38 |
| 8 | Chorahi | 1,205 | 0.9% | 1,152 | 95.6 | 172 | 0.14 | Jhumri Tilaiya | 10 |
| 9 | Chandwara | 1,196 | 0.8% | 9,097 | 760.6 | 1,553 | 1.3 | Chandwara | 1 |
| 10 | Masnodih | 1,182 | 0.8% | 4,063 | 343.7 | 660 | 0.56 | Jhumri Tilaiya | 20 |
Population Summary
Kodarma district's village records list 575,013 people in 91,693 households. The average household size is 6.3. The listed village population density is 406.8 people per sq km.
Average Population / Village823
Average Household Size6.3
Inhabited Village %83%
Population Density / sq km406.8
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population575,013
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage connects Kodarma district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 6 CD blocks, 171 Gram Panchayats and 40 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include 0, Birinda and Chandwara.
CD Blocks Reported6
Gram Panchayats Reported171
Nearest Town Names Reported40
CD blocks reported: Chandwara, Domchanch, Jainagar, Kodarma, Markacho, Satgawan.
Gram Panchayats reported: Ambabad, Anandibad, Aragaro, Bachhaidih, Bachhedih, Bagridih, Bagro, Baheradih, Bangaikalan, Bangakhawar Alis Bangakhalar, Bangakhawar Alis Bangakhalar 0015, Baradih and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Kodarma district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 577 villages (83% of district records), mobile coverage in 268 villages (38% of district records), all-weather road in 364 villages (52% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Mobile Coverage, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 577 | 577 | — | 82.55 |
| Mobile Coverage | 268 | 577 | — | 38.34 |
| All-Weather Road | 364 | 577 | — | 52.07 |
| PDS Shop | 205 | 577 | — | 29.33 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 454 | 577 | — | 64.95 |
Median Nearest Town Distance23 km
Villages within 5 km40
Villages over 25 km139
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 40 | 12% |
| 5-10 Km | 44 | 14% |
| 10-25 Km | 98 | 31% |
| Over 25 Km | 139 | 43% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights show how Kodarma villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 321 villages, with an average of 31.06 km and a median of 23 km. 40 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 139 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 321 | 31.06 | 300 | Khawasdih | Ranchi |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Kodarma district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 15,557 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 | 4,177 | 2,796 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 1,327 | 1,013 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 1,975 | 1,728 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 4,616 | 1,402 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 1,154 | 632 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 577 | 205 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 1,731 | 1,351 |
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which sub-district has the most village records in Kodarma district?
Satgawan has the most village records in Kodarma district, with 144 entries. This is 21% of the district list, with 74,520 people where population is reported.
Which village has the highest population in Kodarma district?
Markacho is the highest-population village shown for Kodarma district, with 14,298 people and 2,234 households. It accounts for 2.5% of the listed district village population.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Kodarma district?
Kothiar has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Kodarma district, at 3,069.32 hectares. It represents 2.2% of the district's listed village area.
What population details are available for Kodarma district villages?
The population summary includes 575,013 people, 91,693 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 6.3 and population density is 406.8 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Kodarma district?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 577 villages (83% of district records), mobile coverage in 268 villages (38% of district records), all-weather road in 364 villages (52% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
How do I find a Census village code in Kodarma district?
Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
How can I verify land records for villages in Kodarma district?
Use the official land-record portal for Jharkhand, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Kodarma district village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.