Barahat
Barahat is a Town and Subdivision in Banka 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 Barahat Block (CD) is 01349. The total area of Barahat Subdivision is 156 km². Barahat has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barahat Subdivision
Barahat 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 Barahat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aphara | Lodiya Khurd | Barahat |
| 2 | Auria | Auriya | Banka (12 km) |
| 3 | Babhangawan | Bhabhangama | Banka (15 km) |
| 4 | Baidachak | Lodiya Khurd | Banka (19 km) |
| 5 | Balarpur | Bhurna | Banka (4 km) |
| 6 | Bania Chak | Ghodghawar | Banka (23 km) |
| 7 | Barhauna | Mirjapur | Banka (8 km) |
| 8 | Barhaunia | Khariyara | Banka (4 km) |
| 9 | Basauni | Mahuawa | Banka (14 km) |
| 10 | Begpur | Sabalpur | Banka (17 km) |
| 11 | Bela | Lodiya Khurd | Barahat |
| 12 | Bhansiabhita | Ghodghawar | Banka (15 km) |
| 13 | Bhatdiha | Mahuawa | Banka (18 km) |
| 14 | Bhawanandpur | Lodiya Khurd | Barahat |
| 15 | Bhojpur | Kharhara | Banka (20 km) |
| 16 | Bhurna | Bhurna | Banka (8 km) |
| 17 | Chake | Sabalpur | Banka (17 km) |
| 18 | Chandidih | Sabalpur | Banka (20 km) |
| 19 | Changeri | Mirjapur | Banka (20 km) |
| 20 | Chapra | Ghodghawar | Banka (20 km) |
| 21 | Charsia | Panjwara | Banka (17 km) |
| 22 | Chechra | Lodiya Khurd | Banka (15 km) |
| 23 | Chitarsari | Narayanpur | Barahat |
| 24 | Dafarpur | Sondiha South | Banka (12 km) |
| 25 | Dauki | Sabalpur | Banka (17 km) |
| 26 | Dubraj Pur | Lodiya Khurd | Banka (16 km) |
| 27 | Gobind Pur | Panjwara | Banka (20 km) |
| 28 | Gordhawar | Ghodghawar | Banka (18 km) |
| 29 | Gordhoa | Bhurna | Banka (6 km) |
| 30 | Guwarba | Khariyara | Banka (8 km) |
| 31 | Haibatpur | Lodiya Khurd | Banka (18 km) |
| 32 | Hijaria | Ghodghawar | Banka (14 km) |
| 33 | Hijrar | Khariyara | Banka (6 km) |
| 34 | Janukita | Panjwara | Banka (16 km) |
| 35 | Jasopathra | Mahuawa | Banka (19 km) |
| 36 | Kachmachia | Lodiya Khurd | Banka (18 km) |
| 37 | Kakaria | Ghodghawar | Banka (14 km) |
| 38 | Kewari | Sabalpur | Barahat |
| 39 | Kharahara | Kharhara | Banka (20 km) |
| 40 | Kharihara | Khariyara | Banka (4 km) |
| 41 | Kharwa | Ghodghawar | Banka (16 km) |
| 42 | Khiri | Ghodghawar | Banka (15 km) |
| 43 | Kolhatha | Ghodghawar | Banka (20 km) |
| 44 | Lakra | Mirjapur | Banka (20 km) |
| 45 | Laurhia Khurd | Lodiya Khurd | Banka (17 km) |
| 46 | Laurhiabuzurg | Lodiya Khurd | Banka (15 km) |
| 47 | Loharia | Kharhara | Banka (12 km) |
| 48 | Mahua | Mahuawa | Banka (17 km) |
| 49 | Masudanpur | Kharhara | Banka (20 km) |
| 50 | Mirzapur | Mirjapur | Banka (20 km) |
| 51 | Mohani | Sabalpur | Banka (18 km) |
| 52 | Muluk | Khariyara | Banka (8 km) |
| 53 | Nagri | Panjwara | Banka (12 km) |
| 54 | Naraenpur | Narayanpur | Banka (13 km) |
| 55 | Nemua | Kharhara | Banka (20 km) |
| 56 | Nima | Sabalpur | Barahat |
| 57 | Panjwara | Panjwara | Banka (14 km) |
| 58 | Parghari | Mahuawa | Banka (14 km) |
| 59 | Parsa | Bhurna | Banka (4 km) |
| 60 | Paso | Sabalpur | Banka (17 km) |
| 61 | Pathra | Pathara | Banka (16 km) |
| 62 | Phulhara | Khariyara | Banka (9 km) |
| 63 | Piparta | Sabalpur | Barahat |
| 64 | Rakuli | Mahuawa | Banka (15 km) |
| 65 | Sabal Pur | Sabalpur | Banka (16 km) |
| 66 | Saharna | Bhurna | Banka (5 km) |
| 67 | Saruka | Sabalpur | Banka (15 km) |
| 68 | Sondiha | Sondiha North | Banka (10 km) |
| 69 | Tappadih | Narayanpur | Banka (15 km) |
| 70 | Turdih | Bhurna | Banka (8 km) |
Population of Barahat Subdivision
The population profile of Barahat 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 Barahat 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 | 1,49,188 | 1,49,188 | N/A |
| Male Population | 77,845 | 77,845 | N/A |
| Female Population | 71,343 | 71,343 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,528 | 27,528 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,229 | 14,229 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,299 | 13,299 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 72,959 | 72,959 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 43,759 | 43,759 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 29,200 | 29,200 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 76,229 | 76,229 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 34,086 | 34,086 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 42,143 | 42,143 | N/A |
| Total Households | 28,940 | 28,940 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,49,188 people. Includes nearly 77,845 males and 71,343 females. Rural population is about 1,49,188 people.
- There are around 27,528 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,229 boys and 13,299 girls.
- Literate population is about 72,959 people. Non-literate population is around 76,229 people.
- There are nearly 28,940 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barahat 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 | 14,766 | 14,766 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,627 | 7,627 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,139 | 7,139 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 298 | 298 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 155 | 155 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 143 | 143 | N/A |
| Population Density | 959 / km² | 959 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barahat Subdivision is approximately 14,766 people, including 7,627 males and 7,139 females. Around 14,766 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barahat Subdivision is about 298 people, including 155 males and 143 females. Around 298 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 959 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 959 people per sq. km.