CHATRA

Area : sq. kms.

District Headquarters : Chatra

History : The district of Chatra was formed from the original district of Hazaribagh. The district has six blocks : Chatra, Hunderganj, Itkhari, Pratappur, Simaria and Tandwa. Chatra is the only town in the district.

Total population : 612713

• Male : 

• Female : 

• Rural : 581566

• Urban : 31147

• Scheduled Castes : 198668

• Scheduled Tribes : 23487

Communication : Good road connections to nearby areas. Grant Trunk road passes through the district.

Agriculture : Paddy is the main crop. Bajra and maize and pulses are also grown.

Industry : No major industry in the district. The district has abundance of good quality of coal and mica.

Education :

• Total literates : 

• Males : 

• Females : 

Parliamentary constituency : Chatra

Assembly constituency : Barachatti (SC), Chatra, Fatehpur (SC), Imamganj (SC), Latehar (SC) and Panki.

Places of tourist interest : Khaya Banaru, Kolhua hill and Kunda Fort.

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.