The Dumka-Godda Uplands covers the north-eastern portion of the district.

The Deoghar Uplands covers the south-western portion of the district.

[10] Gram panchayats in Mohanpur CD block are: Baghmari Kitakhawra, Balthar, Bank, Banka, Bara, Bhikna, Bichgarha, Chakarama, Dahijore, Ghongha, Ghutabara Ashana, Harkatta, Jamunia, Jhalar, Jharkhandi, Katwan, Kajuria (Sarasani), Malhara, Medinidih, Morne, Nayachitkath, Postwari, Raghunathpur, Radhia, Suardehi, Tarabad, Thadiyara, and Tumbabel.

[11] As per the 2011 Census of India Mohanpur CD block had a total population of 175,845, all of which were rural.

[8] As of the 2011 census, the total number of literates in Mohanpur CD Block was 83,926 (58.66% of the population over 6 years) out of which 53,175 (63%) were males and 30,751 (37%) were females.

The gender disparity (the difference between female and male literacy rates) was 26%.

[8] See also – List of Jharkhand districts ranked by literacy rate

[13] According to the District Census Handbook, Deoghar, 2011 census, Hindus numbered 1,165,140 and formed 78.04% of the population of Deoghar district, followed by Muslims 302,626 (20.27%), Christians 6,027 (0.40%), Jains 282 (0.02%), Buddhists 188 (0.013%), Sikhs (0.010%), other religions 16,067 (1.08%), religion not stated 1,600 (0.11%).

Household industry is defined as an industry conducted by one or more members of the family within the household or village, and one that does not qualify for registration as a factory under the Factories Act.

It includes factory, mining, plantation, transport and office workers, those engaged in business and commerce, teachers and entertainment artistes.

The fund created by the Government of India is designed to redress regional imbalances in development.