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 information the sub-district code of Naugachhia Block (CD) is 01332. Total area of naugachhia subdivision is 113 km² including 101.44 km² rural area and 11.24 km² urban area. Naugachhia subdivision has a population of 1,54,428 peoples, out of which urban population is 49,069 while rural population is 1,05,359. Naugachhia has a sex ratio of approximately 878 females for every 1,000 males. Naugachhia subdivision has a population density of 1370 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,517 houses in the sub-district, including 8,547 urban houses and 18,970 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 51.91% population of naugachhia subdivision is literate, out of which 58.22% males and 44.73% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Barwa Khagara Naugachhia (6 km)
2Fazar Ali Chak N/A Naugachhia
3Garia Jagatpur Naugachhia (8 km)
4Jagatpur Jagatpur Naugachhia (8 km)
5Jamunia Jamunia Naugachhia (6 km)
6Karimachak Jamunia Naugachhia (4 km)
7Kathi Pakra Naugachhia
8Khagra Khagara Naugachhia (7 km)
9Khagra Arazi Khagara Naugachhia
10Khatmachak N/A Naugachhia
11Maidachak N/A Naugachhia
12Milaki Punama Pratap Nagar Naugachhia (5 km)
13Nagara Nagrah Naugachhia (4 km)
14Pakra Pakra Naugachhia (5 km)
15Pamna Jamunia Naugachhia
16Parsarma N/A Naugachhia
17Partapnagar Dholbazza Naugachhia (3 km)
18Sahul N/A Naugachhia
19Tetari Tetari Naugachhia (4 km)
20Zabtaili 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Naugachhia Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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