Kurtha
Kurtha is a Town and Subdivision in Arwal 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 Kurtha Block (CD) is 01546. The total area of Kurtha Subdivision is 122 km². Kurtha has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kurtha Subdivision
Kurtha Subdivision has a total of 70 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 Kurtha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmadpur Harna | Ahamadpur Harna | Arwal (40 km) |
| 2 | Alawalpur | Kodmarae | Jehanabad (30 km) |
| 3 | Bahbalpur | Nadaura | Arwal (33 km) |
| 4 | Baid Bigha | Nadaura | Arwal (31 km) |
| 5 | Bara | Bara | Arwal (33 km) |
| 6 | Barahiya | Nadaura | Arwal (32 km) |
| 7 | Basatpur | Ahamadpur Harna | Arwal (42 km) |
| 8 | Belbhadarpur | Nadaura | Kurtha |
| 9 | Benipur | Bara | Arwal (31 km) |
| 10 | Bishunpur | Manikpur | Arwal (40 km) |
| 11 | Chhatoi | Nidhwan | Arwal (38 km) |
| 12 | Dakra | Embrahimpur | Arwal (20 km) |
| 13 | Darheta | Kodmarae | Arwal (37 km) |
| 14 | Dhamaul | Dhamaul | Patna (75 km) |
| 15 | Dhondar | Kodmarae | Arwal (29 km) |
| 16 | Gangapur | Sachae Panchaya | Arwal (30 km) |
| 17 | Gangea | Pinjrawan | Arwal (25 km) |
| 18 | Gauhara | Dhamaul | Arwal (30 km) |
| 19 | Gokhulpur | Nadaura | Arwal (31 km) |
| 20 | Harpur | Nadaura | Arwal (31 km) |
| 21 | Helalpur | Embrahimpur | Arwal (20 km) |
| 22 | Ibrahimpur | Embrahimpur | Arwal (20 km) |
| 23 | Jagdispur | Ahamadpur Harna | Arwal (37 km) |
| 24 | Jogiyanala | Kodmarae | Kurtha |
| 25 | Khaira | Embrahimpur | Arwal (19 km) |
| 26 | Khemkaran Saray | Khemkaran Saray | Arwal (33 km) |
| 27 | Kimdar Chak | Embrahimpur | Arwal (37 km) |
| 28 | Kodmarai | Kodmarae | Arwal (36 km) |
| 29 | Koni | Manikpur | Arwal (39 km) |
| 30 | Kothiya | Pinjrawan | Arwal (23 km) |
| 31 | Kubri | Bara | Arwal (33 km) |
| 32 | Kurkuri | Pinjrawan | Arwal (25 km) |
| 33 | Kurthadih | Khemkaran Saray | Arwal (33 km) |
| 34 | Lari | Ahamadpur Harna | Arwal (38 km) |
| 35 | Lodipur | Nidhwan | Arwal (36 km) |
| 36 | Madarpur | Kodmarae | Jahanabad (30 km) |
| 37 | Mahmadpur | Lakha Pur | Arwal (36 km) |
| 38 | Makhdumpur | Bara | Arwal (32 km) |
| 39 | Manikpur | Pinjrawan | Arwal (24 km) |
| 40 | Milki | Murhara | Arwal (36 km) |
| 41 | Mobarakpur | Khemkaran Saray | Arwal (32 km) |
| 42 | Mohibullah Chak | Pinjrawan | Kurtha |
| 43 | Molha Chak | Sachae Panchaya | Kurtha |
| 44 | Molna Chak | Kodmarae | Arwal (32 km) |
| 45 | Motipur | Pinjrawan | Arwal (24 km) |
| 46 | Musarhi | Kodmarae | Arwal (34 km) |
| 47 | Nadaura | Nadaura | Arwal (33 km) |
| 48 | Narhi | Embrahimpur | Arwal (34 km) |
| 49 | Nezampur | Kansua | Arwal (33 km) |
| 50 | Nighwan | Nidhwan | Arwal (40 km) |
| 51 | Painathi | Kodmarae | Arwal (29 km) |
| 52 | Partappur | Sachae Panchaya | Arwal (33 km) |
| 53 | Phulsathar | Sachae Panchaya | Arwal (32 km) |
| 54 | Pinjranwan | Pinjrawan | Arwal (22 km) |
| 55 | Pirhi | Manikpur | Arwal (37 km) |
| 56 | Qamariya | Embrahimpur | Arwal (21 km) |
| 57 | Qamariya Chak | Embrahimpur | Kurtha |
| 58 | Rajepur | Manikpur | Arwal (42 km) |
| 59 | Sachai | Sachae Panchaya | Arwal (31 km) |
| 60 | Saidpur | Kodmarae | Arwal (28 km) |
| 61 | Salehpur | Nadaura | Arwal (40 km) |
| 62 | Salempur | Narayan Pur | Kurtha |
| 63 | Sarea | Khemkaran Saray | Arwal (32 km) |
| 64 | Semuara | Nadaura | Arwal (36 km) |
| 65 | Shahbazpur | Nadaura | Arwal (33 km) |
| 66 | Shahopur | Ahamadpur Harna | Arwal (40 km) |
| 67 | Sikaria | Sachae Panchaya | Arwal (33 km) |
| 68 | Sura | Bara | Arwal (31 km) |
| 69 | Tali | Nadaura | Arwal (31 km) |
| 70 | Utranwan | Ahamadpur Harna | Arwal (41 km) |
Population of Kurtha Subdivision
The population profile of Kurtha 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 Kurtha 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 | 1,21,818 | 1,21,818 | N/A |
| Male Population | 63,290 | 63,290 | N/A |
| Female Population | 58,528 | 58,528 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,849 | 22,849 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,913 | 11,913 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,936 | 10,936 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 63,133 | 63,133 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 38,634 | 38,634 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 24,499 | 24,499 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 58,685 | 58,685 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,656 | 24,656 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 34,029 | 34,029 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,564 | 20,564 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,21,818 people. Includes nearly 63,290 males and 58,528 females. Rural population is about 1,21,818 people.
- There are around 22,849 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,913 boys and 10,936 girls.
- Literate population is about 63,133 people. Non-literate population is around 58,685 people.
- There are nearly 20,564 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kurtha 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 | 21,972 | 21,972 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 11,301 | 11,301 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 10,671 | 10,671 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 68 | 68 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 38 | 38 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 30 | 30 | N/A |
| Population Density | 999 / km² | 999 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kurtha Subdivision is approximately 21,972 people, including 11,301 males and 10,671 females. Around 21,972 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kurtha Subdivision is about 68 people, including 38 males and 30 females. Around 68 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 999 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 999 people per sq. km.