Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Subdivision - Arwal, Bihar
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur is an administrative subdivision in the Arwal district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 103.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 47 km², including 46.72 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Subdivision
Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Subdivision has a total of 46 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akranga | Rural | Kharasin Panchayat |
| 2 | Akraunja Chak | Rural | Kharasin Panchayat |
| 3 | Anuan | Rural | Anua Panchayat |
| 4 | Bansi Surajpur | Rural | Sonbhdra Panchayat |
| 5 | Barahia | Rural | Chamandih Panchayat |
| 6 | Belaura | Rural | Belaura Panchayat |
| 7 | Bhagwatipur | Rural | Anua Panchayat |
| 8 | Bithra | Rural | Chamandih Panchayat |
| 9 | Chamardih | Rural | Chamandih Panchayat |
| 10 | Chand Bigha | Rural | Chamandih Panchayat |
| 11 | Daudpur | Rural | Sherpur Panchayat |
| 12 | Daudpur | Rural | Sherpur Panchayat |
| 13 | Dewa Bigha | Rural | Khatangi Panchayat |
| 14 | Dharampur | Rural | Chamandih Panchayat |
| 15 | Dharnai | Rural | Anua Panchayat |
| 16 | Doniala | Rural | Anua Panchayat |
| 17 | Gangapur | Rural | Anua Panchayat |
| 18 | Gangapur | Rural | Sherpur Panchayat |
| 19 | Ghazipur | Rural | Sonbhdra Panchayat |
| 20 | Gobindpur | Rural | Chamandih Panchayat |
| 21 | Gonpura | Rural | Khatangi Panchayat |
| 22 | Karwa Balram | Rural | Sherpur Panchayat |
| 23 | Kharasin | Rural | Kharasin Panchayat |
| 24 | Khatangi | Rural | Khatangi Panchayat |
| 25 | Koni | Rural | Belaura Panchayat |
| 26 | Kurmanwan | Rural | Belaura Panchayat |
| 27 | Kutubpur | Rural | Chamandih Panchayat |
| 28 | Majhiawan | Rural | Khatangi Panchayat |
| 29 | Makhmilpur | Rural | Sherpur Panchayat |
| 30 | Mali | Rural | Mali Panchayat |
| 31 | Mobarakpur | Rural | Khatangi Panchayat |
| 32 | Moglapur | Rural | Sonbhdra Panchayat |
| 33 | Paharpur | Rural | Kharasin Panchayat |
| 34 | Pondil | Rural | Chamandih Panchayat |
| 35 | Rainath | Rural | Anua Panchayat |
| 36 | Rampur | Rural | Anua Panchayat |
| 37 | Sadipur | Rural | Sonbhdra Panchayat |
| 38 | Saidrampur | Rural | Belaura Panchayat |
| 39 | Sarbali | Rural | Sherpur Panchayat |
| 40 | Sarfar Pur | Rural | Anua Panchayat |
| 41 | Sherpur | Rural | Sherpur Panchayat |
| 42 | Sonari | Rural | Belaura Panchayat |
| 43 | Sonbhadar | Rural | Sonbhdra Panchayat |
| 44 | Turuk Telpa | Rural | Mali Panchayat |
| 45 | Wor Bigha | Rural | Sonbhdra Panchayat |
| 46 | Zindapur | Rural | Kharasin Panchayat |
Population of Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur Subdivision has a total population of 78,185 people, consisting of 40,220 males and 37,965 females. There are 13,631 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,673 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,185 | 78,185 | 0 |
| Male Population | 40,220 | 40,220 | 0 |
| Female Population | 37,965 | 37,965 | 0 |
| Total Households | 13,631 | 13,631 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,673 / km² | 1,673 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 40,797 literate people and 14,619 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,730 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 30 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,619 | 14,619 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 40,797 | 40,797 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,388 | 37,388 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,730 | 15,730 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 30 | 30 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.