Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Chatra: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Chatra has an aggregated population of 5,151,476. Approximately 40.49% live in rural areas (2,085,772) and 2.44% live in urban areas (125,908).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 2,085,772 | 3 |
| Chatra | 403,012 | 185 |
| Gidhaur | 122,757 | 41 |
| Itkhori | 224,787 | 162 |
| Kanha Chatti | 189,036 | 127 |
| Kunda | 90,054 | 81 |
| Lawalaung | 151,659 | 106 |
| Mayur Hand | 176,775 | 121 |
| Pathalgora | 94,590 | 33 |
| Pratappur | 360,663 | 179 |
| Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) | 562,770 | 273 |
| Simaria | 323,613 | 103 |
| Tandwa | 365,988 | 96 |
Chatra has a population of 5,151,476 (2,635,951 males and 2,515,525 females). The sex ratio is about 954 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,151,476 |
| Male | 2,635,951 |
| Female | 2,515,525 |
| Rural population | 2,085,772 (40.49%) |
| Urban population | 125,908 (2.44%) |
| Households | 900,380 |
Approximate literacy rate is 48.66%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 2,506,841 |
| Total illiterates | 2,644,635 |
SC: 1,694,643 (32.9%). ST: 226,550 (4.4%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1,694,643 | 32.9% |
| ST | 226,550 | 4.4% |
Children (0–6): 967,352 (18.78%). Workers: 1,970,796 (38.26%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 967,352 | 18.78% |
| Total workers | 1,970,796 | 38.26% |
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Chatra | 1,042,886 |
| Chatra | 979,932 |
| Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) | 187,590 |
| Shaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj) | 187,590 |
| Chatra | 150,999 |
| Tandwa | 126,319 |
| Pratappur | 120,221 |
| Pratappur | 120,221 |
| Tandwa | 113,350 |
| Simaria | 107,871 |