Benipur
Benipur is a Town and Subdivision in Darbhanga 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 Benipur Block (CD) is 01188. The total area of Benipur Subdivision is 153 km², which includes 107.23 km² of rural area and 46.02 km² of urban area. Benipur has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Benipur Subdivision
Benipur Subdivision has a total of 44 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 Benipur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achalpur | Sajhuar | Benipur (11 km) |
| 2 | Amaithi | Devram Amethi | Benipur (15 km) |
| 3 | Az Rakbe Mahinam | Mahinam | Benipur (6 km) |
| 4 | Baigani | Makram Pur | Benipur (8 km) |
| 5 | Balni | Ganesh Banaul Balni | Benipur (8 km) |
| 6 | Barhampatti | Sajaupura | Benipur (12 km) |
| 7 | Batho | Batho Radhiyam | Benipur (15 km) |
| 8 | Bikupatti | Sajhuar | Benipur (8 km) |
| 9 | Bishunathpur | Tarouni | Benipur (18 km) |
| 10 | Deoram | Devram Amethi | Benipur (12 km) |
| 11 | Ganesh Banauli | Ganesh Banaul Balni | Benipur (8 km) |
| 12 | Hari Bhauor | Havi Bhouar | Benipur (7 km) |
| 13 | Harpur | Haripur | Benipur (5 km) |
| 14 | Itaharwa | Tarouni | Benipur (18 km) |
| 15 | Jakauli | Madhopur Mahamdpur | Benipur (9 km) |
| 16 | Jarshon | Jarison | Benipur (10 km) |
| 17 | Katwara | N/A | Benipur (10 km) |
| 18 | Khamhan | Mahinam | Benipur (6 km) |
| 19 | Kishunpur | Ramouli | Benipur (12 km) |
| 20 | Labani | Jarison | Benipur (10 km) |
| 21 | Lachhmanpur | Sajhuar | Benipur (8 km) |
| 22 | Lachhumanpur Garha | Sajhuar | Benipur |
| 23 | Madhopur | Madhopur Mahamdpur | Benipur (15 km) |
| 24 | Mahinawan | Mahinam | Benipur (5 km) |
| 25 | Milki | Mohiudinpur Pakri | Benipur |
| 26 | Moazampur | Haripur | Benipur (7 km) |
| 27 | Mokarampur | Makram Pur | Benipur (7 km) |
| 28 | Nankar | Sajhuar | Benipur |
| 29 | Nawada | Nawada | Benipur (5 km) |
| 30 | Panchupatti | Mahinam | Benipur (6 km) |
| 31 | Parkhotimpur | N/A | Benipur (17 km) |
| 32 | Parswar | Ramouli | Benipur |
| 33 | Pohadi | Pohadi West | Benipur (3 km) |
| 34 | Ramauli | Ramouli | Benipur (7 km) |
| 35 | Rampatti | Sajhuar | Benipur |
| 36 | Rarhiam | Batho Radhiyam | Benipur (15 km) |
| 37 | Rasulpur | Jarison | Benipur (10 km) |
| 38 | Sajhwar | Sajhuar | Benipur (8 km) |
| 39 | Semraon | Shivram | Benipur (15 km) |
| 40 | Sherampur | Haripur | Benipur (15 km) |
| 41 | Sirampur | Haripur | Benipur (6 km) |
| 42 | Supaul | Shivram | Benipur (15 km) |
| 43 | Tarauni | Tarouni | Benipur (17 km) |
| 44 | Upardaha | Shivram | Benipur (15 km) |
Population of Benipur Subdivision
The population profile of Benipur 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 Benipur 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 | 2,50,357 | 1,75,040 | 75,317 |
| Male Population | 1,30,642 | 91,241 | 39,401 |
| Female Population | 1,19,715 | 83,799 | 35,916 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,220 | 30,075 | 13,145 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,347 | 15,562 | 6,785 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,873 | 14,513 | 6,360 |
| Literate Population | 1,20,200 | 82,702 | 37,498 |
| Literate Male Population | 74,750 | 51,675 | 23,075 |
| Literate Female Population | 45,450 | 31,027 | 14,423 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,30,157 | 92,338 | 37,819 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 55,892 | 39,566 | 16,326 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 74,265 | 52,772 | 21,493 |
| Total Households | 50,421 | 35,343 | 15,078 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Benipur Subdivision is around 2,50,357 people. This includes 1,30,642 males and 1,19,715 females. Rural population is about 1,75,040 (91,241 males and 83,799 females), while urban population is nearly 75,317 (39,401 males and 35,916 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 43,220 of the population, with 22,347 boys and 20,873 girls. Rural areas have 30,075 children, and urban areas have about 13,145 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,20,200 literate people in Benipur Subdivision, including 74,750 literate males and 45,450 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 82,702 individuals and urban literacy covers around 37,498 people.
- About 1,30,157 people in Benipur Subdivision are not literate, including 55,892 males and 74,265 females. Rural areas include 92,338 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 37,819 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 50,421 households, with 35,343 in villages and 15,078 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Benipur 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 | 37,073 | 26,066 | 11,007 |
| SC Male Population | 19,446 | 13,662 | 5,784 |
| SC Female Population | 17,627 | 12,404 | 5,223 |
| Total ST Population | 258 | 24 | 234 |
| ST Male Population | 127 | 12 | 115 |
| ST Female Population | 131 | 12 | 119 |
| Population Density | 1,634 / km² | 1,632 / km² | 1,637 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Benipur Subdivision is approximately 37,073 people, including 19,446 males and 17,627 females. Around 26,066 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,007 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Benipur Subdivision is about 258 people, including 127 males and 131 females. Around 24 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 234 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,634 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,632 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,637 people per sq. km.