Chaugain Subdivision - Buxar District, Bihar
Chaugain is an administrative subdivision in the Buxar district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chaugain is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Twining Ganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 105.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 58 km², including 57.60 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chaugain Subdivision
Chaugain Subdivision has a total of 23 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 | Amsari | Rural | Khewali |
| 2 | Baida | Rural | Murar |
| 3 | Belahri | Rural | Nachap |
| 4 | Bhadi | Rural | Nachap |
| 5 | Birpur | Rural | Nachap |
| 6 | Chaugain | Rural | Chaugain |
| 7 | Chhotka Dih | Rural | Nachap |
| 8 | Dangauli | Rural | Nachap |
| 9 | Kherhi | Rural | Chaugain |
| 10 | Khewali | Rural | Khewali |
| 11 | Mangpa | Rural | Nachap |
| 12 | Masahariya | Rural | Masahariya |
| 13 | Murar | Rural | Murar |
| 14 | Nachap | Rural | Nachap |
| 15 | Nokhpura | Rural | Khewali |
| 16 | Ojhabarawan | Rural | Masahariya |
| 17 | Panrepur | Rural | Murar |
| 18 | Parasiya | Rural | Masahariya |
| 19 | Phaphdar | Rural | Masahariya |
| 20 | Puraina | Rural | Nachap |
| 21 | Reuntiya | Rural | Nachap |
| 22 | Samusar | Rural | Masahariya |
| 23 | Thari | Rural | Murar |
Population of Chaugain Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chaugain Subdivision has a total population of 48,743 people, consisting of 25,021 males and 23,722 females. There are 7,929 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 846 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,743 | 48,743 | 0 |
| Male Population | 25,021 | 25,021 | 0 |
| Female Population | 23,722 | 23,722 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,929 | 7,929 | 0 |
| Population Density | 846 / km² | 846 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 27,894 literate people and 8,567 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,811 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 297 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) | 8,567 | 8,567 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 27,894 | 27,894 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,849 | 20,849 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,811 | 7,811 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 297 | 297 | 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.