Dandkhora Subdivision - Katihar District, Bihar
Dandkhora is an administrative subdivision in the Katihar district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Dandkhora is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Gorphar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 76 km², including 75.72 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 926 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dandkhora Subdivision
Dandkhora Subdivision has a total of 50 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 | Ankhor | Rural | Sauria |
| 2 | Badhia | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 3 | Baura | Rural | Maheshpur |
| 4 | Belrahi | Rural | Raipur |
| 5 | Bhamraili | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 6 | Bhelahi | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 7 | Bhelahi Arazi | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 8 | Bijaili | Rural | Raipur |
| 9 | Bilaripari | Rural | Dandkhora |
| 10 | Borni Gorgawan | Rural | Sauria |
| 11 | Budhali | Rural | Dwashay |
| 12 | Chapra | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 13 | Dand Khora | Rural | Dandkhora |
| 14 | Deokhand | Rural | Sauria |
| 15 | Doasi | Rural | Dwashay |
| 16 | Dumaria | Rural | Maheshpur |
| 17 | Ghoghra | Rural | Dandkhora |
| 18 | Gurpahar | Rural | Raipur |
| 19 | Hamsaili | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 20 | Jabra | Rural | Maheshpur |
| 21 | Jelas | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 22 | Jhunki Basanta | Rural | Maheshpur |
| 23 | Kalsara | Rural | Raipur |
| 24 | Kandharpaili | Rural | Dwashay |
| 25 | Lohari | Rural | Dwashay |
| 26 | Mahdaili | Rural | Maheshpur |
| 27 | Mahespur | Rural | Maheshpur |
| 28 | Majhwa | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 29 | Mangurjan | Rural | Dwashay |
| 30 | Mohnipipra | Rural | Maheshpur |
| 31 | Nima | Rural | Sauria |
| 32 | Nohari | Rural | Dwashay |
| 33 | Paharpur | Rural | Maheshpur |
| 34 | Pararia Kalan | Rural | Raipur |
| 35 | Pararia Khurd | Rural | Raipur |
| 36 | Raghaili | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 37 | Ragheli | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 38 | Raipur | Rural | Raipur |
| 39 | Ram Bhadarpur | Rural | Sauria |
| 40 | Rampura | Rural | Dandkhora |
| 41 | Ratanpura | Rural | Dandkhora |
| 42 | Sakraili | Rural | Raipur |
| 43 | Sauria | Rural | Sauria |
| 44 | Shankarpur | Rural | Sauria |
| 45 | Shankarpura | Rural | Sauria |
| 46 | Sihla | Rural | Sauria |
| 47 | Soti | Rural | Raipur |
| 48 | Thap Kaul Kalan | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 49 | Thap Kaul Khurd | Rural | Bhamraili |
| 50 | Tikaili | Rural | Maheshpur |
Population of Dandkhora Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Dandkhora Subdivision has a total population of 68,055 people, consisting of 35,321 males and 32,734 females. There are 14,588 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 899 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,055 | 68,055 | 0 |
| Male Population | 35,321 | 35,321 | 0 |
| Female Population | 32,734 | 32,734 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,588 | 14,588 | 0 |
| Population Density | 899 / km² | 899 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 33,227 literate people and 12,832 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,007 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,913 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,832 | 12,832 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 33,227 | 33,227 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,828 | 34,828 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,007 | 5,007 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,913 | 10,913 | 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.