State:
JHARKHAND
Area : sq. kms.
District
Headquarters : Garhwa
History :
After the bifurcation of Palamau district Garhwa was formed. The district
is formed of two sub divisions of Garhwa and Nagar Untari. The nine blocks
in the district are : Bhandaria, Bhawanathpur, Chainpur, Dhurki, Garhwa,
Majhiaon, Meral, Ranka and Untari.
Total population
: 935205
Male :
Female :
Rural :
907454
Urban : 27751
Scheduled Castes : 221303
Scheduled Tribes : 150667
Communication
: Roads connecting nearby areas are there. The most important of the roads
is the Garhwa-Daltonganj road. Eastern Railway has its presence in the
district. Agriculture : Paddy is the main crop. Wheat, maize, sugarcane
are also grown.
Industry :
Because of cultivation of lac, small industries based on this are there. A
number of small units making biris and stone chips are there.
Education :
Total literates :
Males :
Females :
Parliamentary constituency :
Assembly constituency :
Places of tourist interest :
Kanjia, Sukhadari and Vanshidhar Temple.
The above data is based on 1991 Census and other historic resources. It
may be noted that some of the districts have been created after the 1991
census. We have tried to provide the most authentic data
available however we shall not be responsible for any mistake,
discrepancies.
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