Religara


Religara, also called Pachhiari, is a census town in Dadi of Hazaribag district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Overview

Religara is a beautiful hamlet in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. The major towns such as Churchoo, Mandu and Ramgarh can be accessed from here. Patratu, a tribal area, about 40 km to the north of Ranchi, is easily accessible from here. The nearest major tourist attraction is Jaivik Udyan Zoological Park. Gorsula, Maral, Huang, Sarabh and Ango are nearby places. Patratu Thermal Power Plant is a nearby landmark.
Patratu Railway Station, on the Garhwa-Bokaro railway line, serves this area. Religara is easily accessible by local buses and taxis from Patratu. The nearest airport is Ranchi Airport.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India Religara had a total population of 8,239, of which 4,270 were males and 3,969 were females. Population below 6 years was 996. The total number of literates in Religara was 5,547.
India census, Religara alias Pachhiari had a population of 7,470. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Religara alias Pachhiari has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 51%. In Religara alias Pachhiari, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Projects in the Argada Area of Central Coalfields are: Gidi A O/C, Gidi C O/C, Religara O/C, U/G, Sirka O/C, Sirka U/G, Argada UG and Gidi
Washery.