Raniganj
Raniganj is a Town and Subdivision in Araria District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Raniganj Block (CD) is 01115. The total area of Raniganj Subdivision is 463 km². Raniganj has a sex ratio of approximately 926 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Raniganj Subdivision
Raniganj Subdivision has a total of 87 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Raniganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmadpur Pahi | Kupari | Araria (24 km) |
| 2 | Bagulaha | Bagulaha | Araria (40 km) |
| 3 | Baijnathpur | Kalabalua | Araria (32 km) |
| 4 | Banbhag | Bishanpur | Araria (18 km) |
| 5 | Barbana | Barbanna | Araria (25 km) |
| 6 | Barhara | Bagulaha | Araria (45 km) |
| 7 | Barhepara | Pahunsra | Araria (25 km) |
| 8 | Basaithi | Basathi | Araria (25 km) |
| 9 | Basaithi Math | Basathi | Araria (24 km) |
| 10 | Basgara | Kupari | Araria (15 km) |
| 11 | Bausi | Bousi | Araria (28 km) |
| 12 | Belgachhi | Bhorha | Araria (20 km) |
| 13 | Belsara | Belsara | Araria (43 km) |
| 14 | Belwa | Ghaghri | Araria (25 km) |
| 15 | Bhagphasia | Bistoria | Araria (18 km) |
| 16 | Bharaili | Dhobinia | Araria (25 km) |
| 17 | Bhawani Nagar | Bousi | Araria (28 km) |
| 18 | Bholapur | Parmanandpur | Raniganj |
| 19 | Bhorha | Bhorha | Araria (20 km) |
| 20 | Binodpur | Mirjpur | Araria (15 km) |
| 21 | Bishunpur | Bishanpur | Araria (18 km) |
| 22 | Bistaria | Bistoria | Araria (18 km) |
| 23 | Bitauna | Kharhat | Araria (13 km) |
| 24 | Chhatiauna | Chatiauna | Araria (10 km) |
| 25 | Darha Bita | Gunwanti | Raniganj |
| 26 | Daria Rai | Mirjpur | Araria (12 km) |
| 27 | Deothal | Nandanpur | Araria (12 km) |
| 28 | Dhama | Dhama | Araria (10 km) |
| 29 | Dhaniain | Kupari | Araria (15 km) |
| 30 | Dhobinia | Dhobinia | Araria (25 km) |
| 31 | Dumra | Ghaghri | Araria (25 km) |
| 32 | Garha | Chatiauna | Araria (10 km) |
| 33 | Ghaghri | Ghaghri | Araria (25 km) |
| 34 | Gidhwas | Kharhat | Araria (15 km) |
| 35 | Gopalpur | Parihari | Araria (45 km) |
| 36 | Gunwanti | Gunwanti | Araria (20 km) |
| 37 | Hansa | Hansa | Araria (15 km) |
| 38 | Harpur | Mohni | Araria (15 km) |
| 39 | Hasanpur | Hasanpur | Araria (20 km) |
| 40 | Hingna | Parmanandpur | Araria (25 km) |
| 41 | Hirdepur | Dhama | Araria (10 km) |
| 42 | Ikra | Ghaghri | Araria (26 km) |
| 43 | Indarpur | Majhua West | Araria (27 km) |
| 44 | Jamghatti | Pahunsra | Araria (26 km) |
| 45 | Jogta | Kharsahi | Araria (36 km) |
| 46 | Kadwa | Kupari | Araria (20 km) |
| 47 | Kahbara Bishunpur | Majhua East | Araria (34 km) |
| 48 | Kajra | Pachira | Araria (18 km) |
| 49 | Kala Balua | Kalabalua | Araria (32 km) |
| 50 | Kamalpur | Pachira | Araria (18 km) |
| 51 | Karahia | Nandanpur | Araria (15 km) |
| 52 | Karankia | Dhobinia | Araria (26 km) |
| 53 | Kharhat | Kharhat | Araria (14 km) |
| 54 | Kharsahi | Kharsahi | Araria (36 km) |
| 55 | Kopari | Kupari | Araria (25 km) |
| 56 | Koskapur | Koskapur North | Araria (42 km) |
| 57 | Kumhra | Nandanpur | Araria (15 km) |
| 58 | Lachhmipur | Hansa | Araria (16 km) |
| 59 | Latahri | Ghaghri | Araria (25 km) |
| 60 | Lutraha Bari | Bhorha | Araria (25 km) |
| 61 | Madhepura | Koskapur South | Araria (41 km) |
| 62 | Mahasaili Gidhwas | Kharhat | Araria (14 km) |
| 63 | Mahsaili | Mirjpur | Araria (12 km) |
| 64 | Majhua | Majhua East | Araria (28 km) |
| 65 | Malhepura | Koskapur South | Araria (41 km) |
| 66 | Mirzapur | Mirjpur | Araria (12 km) |
| 67 | Mohni | Mohni | Araria (20 km) |
| 68 | Motiari | Dhama | Araria (8 km) |
| 69 | Nananpur | Nandanpur | Araria (18 km) |
| 70 | Naraenpur | Kupari | Araria (15 km) |
| 71 | Pachera | Pachira | Araria (18 km) |
| 72 | Pahasra | Pahunsra | Araria (25 km) |
| 73 | Parihari | Parihari | Araria (45 km) |
| 74 | Parmanpur | Parmanandpur | Araria (25 km) |
| 75 | Parsahat | Parshahat | Araria (40 km) |
| 76 | Pharkia | Farakia | Araria (30 km) |
| 77 | Raghopur | Pachira | Araria (18 km) |
| 78 | Raghunathpur | Dhama | Araria (8 km) |
| 79 | Rahua | Chatiauna | Araria (10 km) |
| 80 | Rajbaili | Gunwanti | Araria (20 km) |
| 81 | Rampur | Bhorha | Araria (20 km) |
| 82 | Raniganj | Barbanna | Araria (24 km) |
| 83 | Rupauli | Chatiauna | Araria (10 km) |
| 84 | Saidpur | Dhobinia | Araria (25 km) |
| 85 | Sakraili | Mohni | Araria (15 km) |
| 86 | Sanjhaili | Chatiauna | Araria (10 km) |
| 87 | Uphrail | Pahunsra | Araria (26 km) |
Population of Raniganj Subdivision
The population profile of Raniganj Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Raniganj Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,98,977 | 3,98,977 | N/A |
| Male Population | 2,07,079 | 2,07,079 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,91,898 | 1,91,898 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 83,836 | 83,836 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 42,781 | 42,781 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 41,055 | 41,055 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,56,596 | 1,56,596 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 95,268 | 95,268 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 61,328 | 61,328 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 2,42,381 | 2,42,381 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,11,811 | 1,11,811 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,30,570 | 1,30,570 | N/A |
| Total Households | 81,327 | 81,327 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 3,98,977 people. Includes nearly 2,07,079 males and 1,91,898 females. Rural population is about 3,98,977 people.
- There are around 83,836 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 42,781 boys and 41,055 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,56,596 people. Non-literate population is around 2,42,381 people.
- There are nearly 81,327 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Raniganj Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 87,098 | 87,098 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 45,139 | 45,139 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 41,959 | 41,959 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 18,102 | 18,102 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9,149 | 9,149 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,953 | 8,953 | N/A |
| Population Density | 862 / km² | 862 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Raniganj Subdivision is approximately 87,098 people, including 45,139 males and 41,959 females. Around 87,098 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raniganj Subdivision is about 18,102 people, including 9,149 males and 8,953 females. Around 18,102 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 862 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 862 people per sq. km.