Deoghar (community development block)

Deoghar is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Deoghar district, Jharkhand state, India.GeographyDeoghar, the eponymous CD Block headquarters, is located at.Gram panchayatsGram panchayats in Deoghar CD Block are: Andharigadar, Baswaria, Chandih, Dharwadih, Gauripur, Gidhni, Gwalbadia, Jhhiliuachandih, Kenmankathi, Khaspaika, Khoripanan, Kokribank, Mahtodih, Udaypura, Manikpur, Masanjora, Awadih, Pichharibad, Punasi, Sangramlorhiya, Satar Khorposh, Sarsa, Shankri and Tabhaghat.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India Deoghar CD Block had a total population of 142,966, all of which were rural. There were 74,498 (52 %) males and 68,368 (48 %) females. Scheduled Castes numbered 26,535 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 10,636. Population below 6 years was 26,512.LiteracyAs per 2011 census the total number of literates in Deoghar CD Block was 73,640 out of which 46,277 were males and 27,413 were females.As per 2011 census, literacy in Deoghar district was 64.85.Literacy in Jharkhand was 66.41% in 2011.Literacy in India in 2011 was 74.04%.