Naugachhia
Naugachhia is a Town and Subdivision in Bhagalpur 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 Naugachhia Block (CD) is 01332. The total area of Naugachhia Subdivision is 113 km², which includes 101.44 km² of rural area and 11.24 km² of urban area. Naugachhia has a sex ratio of approximately 878 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Naugachhia Subdivision
Naugachhia Subdivision has a total of 20 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 Naugachhia Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barwa | Khagara | Naugachhia (6 km) |
| 2 | Fazar Ali Chak | N/A | Naugachhia |
| 3 | Garia | Jagatpur | Naugachhia (8 km) |
| 4 | Jagatpur | Jagatpur | Naugachhia (8 km) |
| 5 | Jamunia | Jamunia | Naugachhia (6 km) |
| 6 | Karimachak | Jamunia | Naugachhia (4 km) |
| 7 | Kathi | Pakra | Naugachhia |
| 8 | Khagra | Khagara | Naugachhia (7 km) |
| 9 | Khagra Arazi | Khagara | Naugachhia |
| 10 | Khatmachak | N/A | Naugachhia |
| 11 | Maidachak | N/A | Naugachhia |
| 12 | Milaki | Punama Pratap Nagar | Naugachhia (5 km) |
| 13 | Nagara | Nagrah | Naugachhia (4 km) |
| 14 | Pakra | Pakra | Naugachhia (5 km) |
| 15 | Pamna | Jamunia | Naugachhia |
| 16 | Parsarma | N/A | Naugachhia |
| 17 | Partapnagar | Dholbazza | Naugachhia (3 km) |
| 18 | Sahul | N/A | Naugachhia |
| 19 | Tetari | Tetari | Naugachhia (4 km) |
| 20 | Zabtaili | Jagatpur | Naugachhia (6 km) |
Population of Naugachhia Subdivision
The population profile of Naugachhia 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 Naugachhia 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 | 1,54,428 | 1,05,359 | 49,069 |
| Male Population | 82,196 | 55,994 | 26,202 |
| Female Population | 72,232 | 49,365 | 22,867 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,146 | 19,498 | 8,648 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,630 | 10,108 | 4,522 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,516 | 9,390 | 4,126 |
| Literate Population | 80,163 | 52,884 | 27,279 |
| Literate Male Population | 47,852 | 31,810 | 16,042 |
| Literate Female Population | 32,311 | 21,074 | 11,237 |
| Illiterate Population | 74,265 | 52,475 | 21,790 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 34,344 | 24,184 | 10,160 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 39,921 | 28,291 | 11,630 |
| Total Households | 27,517 | 18,970 | 8,547 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Naugachhia Subdivision is around 1,54,428 people. This includes 82,196 males and 72,232 females. Rural population is about 1,05,359 (55,994 males and 49,365 females), while urban population is nearly 49,069 (26,202 males and 22,867 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 28,146 of the population, with 14,630 boys and 13,516 girls. Rural areas have 19,498 children, and urban areas have about 8,648 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 80,163 literate people in Naugachhia Subdivision, including 47,852 literate males and 32,311 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 52,884 individuals and urban literacy covers around 27,279 people.
- About 74,265 people in Naugachhia Subdivision are not literate, including 34,344 males and 39,921 females. Rural areas include 52,475 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 21,790 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 27,517 households, with 18,970 in villages and 8,547 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Naugachhia 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 | 8,838 | 6,658 | 2,180 |
| SC Male Population | 4,703 | 3,580 | 1,123 |
| SC Female Population | 4,135 | 3,078 | 1,057 |
| Total ST Population | 55 | 31 | 24 |
| ST Male Population | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| ST Female Population | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Population Density | 1,370 / km² | 1,039 / km² | 4,366 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Naugachhia Subdivision is approximately 8,838 people, including 4,703 males and 4,135 females. Around 6,658 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,180 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Naugachhia Subdivision is about 55 people, including 32 males and 23 females. Around 31 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 24 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,370 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,039 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,366 people per sq. km.