Sherghati Subdivision - Gaya, Bihar
Sherghati is an administrative subdivision in the Gaya district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sherghati is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Paraiya, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 120.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 148 km², including 137.12 km² rural area and 10.79 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 935 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sherghati Subdivision
Sherghati Subdivision has a total of 98 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 | Afzalpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Afzalpur | Both | Sri Ram Pur |
| 3 | Baher | Rural | Bela |
| 4 | Banaul | Rural | Cherki |
| 5 | Baniadih | Rural | Chanpi |
| 6 | Banian Baraun | Rural | Bela |
| 7 | Bar | Rural | Bar |
| 8 | Barawan | Rural | Sri Ram Pur |
| 9 | Bela | Rural | Bela |
| 10 | Beldih | Rural | Sri Ram Pur |
| 11 | Bharari | Rural | Bar |
| 12 | Bhat Kuraha | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 13 | Bhikhanpur | Rural | Chanpi |
| 14 | Bhujaul | Rural | Sri Ram Pur |
| 15 | Bhus Bhusia | Rural | Kachauri |
| 16 | Bishunpura | Rural | Cherki |
| 17 | Chanpi | Rural | Chanpi |
| 18 | Cherki | Rural | Cherki |
| 19 | Chetab Kalan | Rural | Chetab Kalan |
| 20 | Chilam | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 21 | Dabrampur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 22 | Dakhin Khap | Rural | Bela |
| 23 | Dariapur | Rural | Cherki |
| 24 | Dewdhar Khap | Rural | Bela |
| 25 | Dhab Chiraya | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 26 | Dhob | Rural | Kachauri |
| 27 | Fatehpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 28 | Fazlaha | Rural | Kachauri |
| 29 | Gawan Khap | Rural | Bela |
| 30 | Ghaghar | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 31 | Ghaghri | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 32 | Ghorijara | Rural | Kachauri |
| 33 | Ghorjara | Rural | Bela |
| 34 | Ghuji | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 35 | Gopalpur | Both | Gopalpur |
| 36 | Gopalpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 37 | Harna | Rural | Bar |
| 38 | Hasanpur | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 39 | Imlithan | Rural | Bela |
| 40 | Ismailpur | Both | Chetab Kalan |
| 41 | Ismailpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 42 | Jaipur | Rural | Cherki |
| 43 | Jalsar | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 44 | Jamuain | Rural | Chanpi |
| 45 | Janubi Chak | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 46 | Jhawai Chak | Rural | Kachauri |
| 47 | Jhor | Rural | Chanpi |
| 48 | Jogapur | Both | Chetab Kalan |
| 49 | Jogapur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 50 | Kachauri | Rural | Kachauri |
| 51 | Kadwa | Rural | Chetab Kalan |
| 52 | Kajarsot | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 53 | Kalandara | Rural | Kachauri |
| 54 | Kamat | Both | Chetab Kalan |
| 55 | Kamat | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 56 | Kathar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 57 | Kazarsot | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 58 | Khairat | Rural | Kachauri |
| 59 | Khandail | Rural | Cherki |
| 60 | Korahra | Rural | Cherki |
| 61 | Kusa | Rural | Kachauri |
| 62 | Lachhnaiti | Rural | Kachauri |
| 63 | Lakardewa | Rural | Kachauri |
| 64 | Lohara | Rural | Chanpi |
| 65 | Mahammadpur | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 66 | Majhanpur | Rural | Chetab Kalan |
| 67 | Manjhar | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 68 | Manjhar | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 69 | Mansa Bigha | Rural | Bar |
| 70 | Mohabbatpur | Rural | Chanpi |
| 71 | Mohiuddinpur | Rural | Bela |
| 72 | Mohiuddinpur | Rural | Bela |
| 73 | Naknupa | Rural | Bar |
| 74 | Naudiha | Rural | Bela |
| 75 | Nawada | Rural | Sri Ram Pur |
| 76 | Niman | Rural | Chanpi |
| 77 | Pacharhi | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 78 | Palhat Kalan | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 79 | Palhat Khurd | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 80 | Palkiya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 81 | Pandaul | Rural | Cherki |
| 82 | Pandit Bigha | Rural | Sri Ram Pur |
| 83 | Phitki Chak | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 84 | Rani Chak | Rural | Chanpi |
| 85 | Ratanpura | Rural | Cherki |
| 86 | Salaiya | Rural | Bar |
| 87 | Samda | Rural | Chanpi |
| 88 | Shafichak | Rural | Chanpi |
| 89 | Shekhpura | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 90 | Sherghati | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 91 | Sherpur | Rural | Sri Ram Pur |
| 92 | Sirampur | Rural | Sri Ram Pur |
| 93 | Sondiha | Rural | Dhab Chiraiya |
| 94 | Sone Khap | Rural | Gopalpur |
| 95 | Suggi | Rural | Kachauri |
| 96 | Thewaichak | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 97 | Uchirman | Rural | Chetab Kalan |
| 98 | Udhan Bigha | Rural | Bar |
Population of Sherghati Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Sherghati Subdivision has a total population of 1,55,425 people, consisting of 80,310 males and 75,115 females. There are 24,942 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,051 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,55,425 | 1,14,759 | 40,666 |
| Male Population | 80,310 | 59,136 | 21,174 |
| Female Population | 75,115 | 55,623 | 19,492 |
| Total Households | 24,942 | 18,829 | 6,113 |
| Population Density | 1,051 / km² | 837 / km² | 3,769 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 81,156 literate people and 28,164 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 48,151 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 29 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) | 28,164 | 21,650 | 6,514 |
| Literate Population | 81,156 | 55,767 | 25,389 |
| Illiterate Population | 74,269 | 58,992 | 15,277 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 48,151 | 41,956 | 6,195 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 29 | 24 | 5 |
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.