Paraiya

Paraiya is a Town and Subdivision in Gaya 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 Paraiya Block (CD) is 01496. The total area of Paraiya Subdivision is 135 km². Paraiya has a sex ratio of approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Paraiya Subdivision

Paraiya Subdivision has a total of 82 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 Paraiya Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Paraiya Subdivision

The population profile of Paraiya 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 Paraiya Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,01,969 people. Includes nearly 52,771 males and 49,198 females. Rural population is about 1,01,969 people.
• There are around 18,479 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 9,582 boys and 8,897 girls.
• Literate population is about 54,669 people. Non-literate population is around 47,300 people.
• There are nearly 16,549 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Paraiya 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Paraiya Subdivision is approximately 34,592 people, including 17,909 males and 16,683 females. Around 34,592 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Paraiya Subdivision is about 11 people, including 5 males and 6 females. Around 11 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 757 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 757 people per sq. km.