Matihani Subdivision - Begusarai, Bihar
Matihani is an administrative subdivision in the Begusarai district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Matihani is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Begu Sarai, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 183 km², including 183.11 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 878 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Matihani Subdivision
Matihani Subdivision has a total of 64 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 | Bagdobh | Rural | Sonapur |
| 2 | Bakhadda | Rural | Matihani - II |
| 3 | Balahpur | Rural | Balahpur -I |
| 4 | Chak | Rural | Matihani - I |
| 5 | Chak Bhelu | Rural | Matihani - II |
| 6 | Chhitraur | Rural | Khorampur |
| 7 | Dariapur | Rural | Dariyapur |
| 8 | Dhanuk Toli | Rural | Gorgama |
| 9 | Gadargama | Rural | Saidpur Ama |
| 10 | Gareri Tola | Rural | Gorgama |
| 11 | Gudarganwan | Rural | Gorgama |
| 12 | Gurganwan | Rural | Gorgama |
| 13 | Hanspur | Rural | Sonapur |
| 14 | Hetimpur | Rural | Gorgama |
| 15 | Hetimpur Barari | Rural | Gorgama |
| 16 | Hetimpur Karari | Rural | Gorgama |
| 17 | Jafarpur | Rural | Khorampur |
| 18 | Jalalpur | Rural | Khorampur |
| 19 | Jameera | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Jameha | Rural | Balahpur -I |
| 21 | Kasimpur | Rural | Gorgama |
| 22 | Kasimpur | Rural | Gorgama |
| 23 | Kharagpur | Rural | Gorgama |
| 24 | Kharaua Tola | Rural | Gorgama |
| 25 | Khurampur Chakor | Rural | Khorampur |
| 26 | Kuram Toli | Rural | Gorgama |
| 27 | Laldiara | Rural | Gorgama |
| 28 | Lalpur | Rural | Saidpur Ama |
| 29 | Mahammadpur Gautam | Rural | Safapur |
| 30 | Mahammadpur Mani | Rural | Safapur |
| 31 | Mahazi Bhawanandpur | Rural | Matihani - II |
| 32 | Mahindarpur | Rural | Gorgama |
| 33 | Mahindarpur Barari | Rural | Gorgama |
| 34 | Manipa | Rural | Maniappa |
| 35 | Matihani | Rural | Matihani - I |
| 36 | Matihani | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 37 | Matihani Tola Badalpura | Rural | Matihani - II |
| 38 | Minapur | Rural | Safapur |
| 39 | Nayagaon | Rural | Balahpur II |
| 40 | Pathua Barari | Rural | Shihma |
| 41 | Ramdiri | Rural | Ramdiri -I |
| 42 | Ramdiri | Rural | Ramdiri -I |
| 43 | Ramdiri | Rural | Ramdiri -I |
| 44 | Ramdiri | Rural | Ramdiri -I |
| 45 | Ramdiri | Rural | Ramdiri-Ii |
| 46 | Ramdiri | Rural | Ramdiri -Iii |
| 47 | Ramdiri | Rural | Ramdiri -Iv |
| 48 | Ramnagar | Rural | Gorgama |
| 49 | Rampur | Rural | Matihani - II |
| 50 | Rampur Baswan | Rural | Saidpur Ama |
| 51 | Safapur | Rural | Safapur |
| 52 | Saidpur Aima | Rural | Saidpur Ama |
| 53 | Saidpur Aima | Rural | Saidpur Ama |
| 54 | Saidpur Khalsa | Rural | Saidpur Ama |
| 55 | Saidpur Khalsa | Rural | Saidpur Ama |
| 56 | Saidpur Khalsa | Rural | Saidpur Ama |
| 57 | Sherpur | Rural | Gorgama |
| 58 | Sihman Barari | Rural | Shihma |
| 59 | Sihman Barari Bandobasti | Rural | Shihma |
| 60 | Sihman Karari | Rural | Shihma |
| 61 | Singhpur | Rural | Balahpur -I |
| 62 | Sirnia | Rural | Matihani - II |
| 63 | Sirniabarari | Rural | Shihma |
| 64 | Sonapur | Rural | Sonapur |
Population of Matihani Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Matihani Subdivision has a total population of 1,52,725 people, consisting of 81,287 males and 71,438 females. There are 30,937 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 834 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,52,725 | 1,52,725 | 0 |
| Male Population | 81,287 | 81,287 | 0 |
| Female Population | 71,438 | 71,438 | 0 |
| Total Households | 30,937 | 30,937 | 0 |
| Population Density | 834 / km² | 834 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 81,268 literate people and 27,563 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,311 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9 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) | 27,563 | 27,563 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 81,268 | 81,268 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 71,457 | 71,457 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,311 | 13,311 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9 | 9 | 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.