Dandkhora

Dandkhora is a Town and Subdivision in Katihar 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 information the sub-district code of Dandkhora Block (CD) is 01150. Total area of dandkhora subdivision is 76 km². Dandkhora subdivision has a population of 68,055 peoples. Dandkhora subdivision has a population density of 899 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,588 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 48.82% population of dandkhora subdivision is literate, out of which 56.26% males and 40.80% females are literate.

List of Villages in Dandkhora Subdivision

Dandkhora Subdivision has a total of 50 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 Dandkhora Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ankhor Sauria Katihar (15 km)
2Badhia Bhamraili Katihar (15 km)
3Baura Maheshpur Katihar (16 km)
4Belrahi Raipur Katihar (16 km)
5Bhamraili Bhamraili Katihar (15 km)
6Bhelahi Bhamraili Katihar (16 km)
7Bhelahi Arazi Bhamraili Dandkhora
8Bijaili Raipur Katihar (15 km)
9Bilaripari Dandkhora Katihar (10 km)
10Borni Gorgawan Sauria Katihar (13 km)
11Budhali Dwashay Katihar (19 km)
12Chapra Bhamraili Katihar (17 km)
13Dand Khora Dandkhora Katihar (10 km)
14Deokhand Sauria Katihar (12 km)
15Doasi Dwashay Katihar (20 km)
16Dumaria Maheshpur Katihar (17 km)
17Ghoghra Dandkhora Katihar (15 km)
18Gurpahar Raipur Katihar (15 km)
19Hamsaili Bhamraili Katihar (14 km)
20Jabra Maheshpur Katihar (10 km)
21Jelas Bhamraili Katihar (18 km)
22Jhunki Basanta Maheshpur Katihar (16 km)
23Kalsara Raipur Katihar (14 km)
24Kandharpaili Dwashay Katihar (22 km)
25Lohari Dwashay Katihar (20 km)
26Mahdaili Maheshpur Katihar (16 km)
27Mahespur Maheshpur Katihar (25 km)
28Majhwa Bhamraili Katihar (17 km)
29Mangurjan Dwashay Katihar (20 km)
30Mohnipipra Maheshpur Katihar (10 km)
31Nima Sauria Katihar (12 km)
32Nohari Dwashay Katihar (25 km)
33Paharpur Maheshpur Katihar (12 km)
34Pararia Kalan Raipur Katihar (14 km)
35Pararia Khurd Raipur Katihar (14 km)
36Raghaili Bhamraili Katihar (15 km)
37Ragheli Bhamraili Dandkhora
38Raipur Raipur Katihar (15 km)
39Ram Bhadarpur Sauria Katihar (12 km)
40Rampura Dandkhora Katihar (10 km)
41Ratanpura Dandkhora Katihar (10 km)
42Sakraili Raipur Katihar (14 km)
43Sauria Sauria Katihar (15 km)
44Shankarpur Sauria Katihar (12 km)
45Shankarpura Sauria Katihar (15 km)
46Sihla Sauria Katihar (15 km)
47Soti Raipur Katihar (16 km)
48Thap Kaul Kalan Bhamraili Katihar (15 km)
49Thap Kaul Khurd Bhamraili Dandkhora
50Tikaili Maheshpur Katihar (17 km)

Population of Dandkhora Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 68,055 68,055 N/A
Male Population 35,321 35,321 N/A
Female Population 32,734 32,734 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,832 12,832 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,592 6,592 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,240 6,240 N/A
Literate Population 33,227 33,227 N/A
Literate Male Population 19,870 19,870 N/A
Literate Female Population 13,357 13,357 N/A
Illiterate Population 34,828 34,828 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 15,451 15,451 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 19,377 19,377 N/A
Total Households 14,588 14,588 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dandkhora Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 5,007 5,007 N/A
SC Male Population 2,578 2,578 N/A
SC Female Population 2,429 2,429 N/A
Total ST Population 10,913 10,913 N/A
ST Male Population 5,495 5,495 N/A
ST Female Population 5,418 5,418 N/A
Population Density 899 / km² 899 / km² N/A