Naugachhia Subdivision - Bhagalpur District, Bihar
Naugachhia is an administrative subdivision in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Naugachhia is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Naugachia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 93.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 113 km², including 101.44 km² rural area and 11.24 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 878 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Naugachhia Subdivision
Naugachhia Subdivision has a total of 29 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 | Barwa | Rural | Khagra |
| 2 | Fazar Ali Chak | Rural | Tetari |
| 3 | Garia | Rural | Jagatpur |
| 4 | Jagatpur | Rural | Jagatpur |
| 5 | Jamunia | Rural | Jamunia |
| 6 | Karimachak | Rural | Jamunia |
| 7 | Karimachak | Rural | Jamunia |
| 8 | Kathi | Rural | Pakra |
| 9 | Khagra | Rural | Khagra |
| 10 | Khagra | Rural | Jagatpur |
| 11 | Khagra | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Khagra Arazi | Rural | Khagra |
| 13 | Khatmachak | Rural | Jamunia |
| 14 | Maidachak | Rural | Jamunia |
| 15 | Milaki | Rural | Punama Pratap Nagar |
| 16 | Nagara | Rural | Nagrah |
| 17 | Nagrah Arazi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Nawada | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Pakra | Both | Pakra |
| 20 | Pakra | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 21 | Pamna | Rural | Jamunia |
| 22 | Pamna | Rural | Tetari |
| 23 | Parsarma | Rural | Jamunia |
| 24 | Partapnagar | Rural | Punama Pratap Nagar |
| 25 | Sahul | Rural | Khagra |
| 26 | Tetari | Both | Tetari |
| 27 | Tetari | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 28 | Yamuniya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 29 | Zabtaili | Rural | Jagatpur |
Population of Naugachhia Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Naugachhia Subdivision has a total population of 1,54,428 people, consisting of 82,196 males and 72,232 females. There are 27,517 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,370 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 27,517 | 18,970 | 8,547 |
| Population Density | 1,370 / km² | 1,039 / km² | 4,366 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 80,163 literate people and 28,146 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,838 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 55 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,146 | 19,498 | 8,648 |
| Literate Population | 80,163 | 52,884 | 27,279 |
| Illiterate Population | 74,265 | 52,475 | 21,790 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,838 | 6,658 | 2,180 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 55 | 31 | 24 |
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.