Kesath Subdivision - Buxar, Bihar
Kesath 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. Kesath is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Veer Kunwar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 44 km², including 44.35 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kesath Subdivision
Kesath Subdivision has a total of 15 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 | Baijnathpur | Rural | Rampur |
| 2 | Dasiyawan | Rural | Rampur |
| 3 | Degauli | Rural | Katiknar |
| 4 | Dehra | Rural | Katiknar |
| 5 | Jairampur | Rural | Rampur |
| 6 | Katkinar | Rural | Katiknar |
| 7 | Kesath | Rural | Kesath |
| 8 | Kharagpur | Rural | Rampur |
| 9 | Kharauniya | Rural | Katiknar |
| 10 | Kirni | Rural | Katiknar |
| 11 | Kulmanpur | Rural | Rampur |
| 12 | Raghunathpur | Rural | Rampur |
| 13 | Rampur | Rural | Rampur |
| 14 | Shiwapur | Rural | Rampur |
| 15 | Siddhipur | Rural | Rampur |
Population of Kesath Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kesath Subdivision has a total population of 33,820 people, consisting of 17,415 males and 16,405 females. There are 5,304 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 763 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,820 | 33,820 | 0 |
| Male Population | 17,415 | 17,415 | 0 |
| Female Population | 16,405 | 16,405 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,304 | 5,304 | 0 |
| Population Density | 763 / km² | 763 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 19,599 literate people and 6,256 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,957 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 152 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) | 6,256 | 6,256 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 19,599 | 19,599 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,221 | 14,221 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,957 | 5,957 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 152 | 152 | 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.