Falka
Falka 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, the sub-district code of Falka Block (CD) is 01142. The total area of Falka Subdivision is 210 km². Falka has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Falka Subdivision
Falka Subdivision has a total of 61 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 Falka Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amol | Hathawara | Katihar (25 km) |
| 2 | Babhani | Rahta | Katihar (38 km) |
| 3 | Baretha | Sohatha North | Katihar (35 km) |
| 4 | Baretha Milik | Sohatha North | Falka |
| 5 | Basaili | Salehpur | Katihar (40 km) |
| 6 | Bhangha | Bhangaha | Katihar (40 km) |
| 7 | Bharsia | Bharsia | Katihar (27 km) |
| 8 | Chatar | Magheli | Katihar (31 km) |
| 9 | Chaunhi Badh | Morsanda | Falka |
| 10 | Chhotki Chatar | Morsanda | Katihar (25 km) |
| 11 | Darmahi | Pirmokam | Katihar (40 km) |
| 12 | Dealpur | Magheli | Katihar (26 km) |
| 13 | Dhanetha | Magheli | Katihar (26 km) |
| 14 | Ghoghaili | Bhangaha | Katihar (40 km) |
| 15 | Ghoghaili Milik | Bhangaha | Katihar (40 km) |
| 16 | Giriawan | Bharsia | Katihar (24 km) |
| 17 | Gobindpur | Govindpur | Katihar (32 km) |
| 18 | Gosain Milik | Rahta | Katihar (40 km) |
| 19 | Haseli | Rahta | Katihar (40 km) |
| 20 | Haseli Milik | Pirmokam | Katihar (41 km) |
| 21 | Hathwara | Hathawara | Katihar (25 km) |
| 22 | Karakol | Morsanda | Katihar (31 km) |
| 23 | Kohbara | Shabda | Katihar (38 km) |
| 24 | Kumar Khad | Sohatha North | Falka |
| 25 | Lachhmipur | Morsanda | Katihar (40 km) |
| 26 | Lachhmipur Istamrar | Morsanda | Falka |
| 27 | Laljha Milik | Magheli | Katihar (23 km) |
| 28 | Lodwara | N/A | Falka |
| 29 | Lohni | Shabda | Katihar (40 km) |
| 30 | Maghaili | Magheli | Katihar (25 km) |
| 31 | Mahammad Nagar | Bharsia | Katihar (32 km) |
| 32 | Maharaji Chakla | Rahta | Katihar (32 km) |
| 33 | Maheshmara Diara | Bhangaha | Falka |
| 34 | Maheshpur | Govindpur | Katihar (24 km) |
| 35 | Majha Diara | Govindpur | Katihar (35 km) |
| 36 | Mangan Patti | Rahta | Katihar (35 km) |
| 37 | Mir Bhattan Milik | Magheli | Katihar (27 km) |
| 38 | Mir Milik | Magheli | Katihar (27 km) |
| 39 | Molvi Milik | Magheli | Falka |
| 40 | Morsanda | Morsanda | Katihar (30 km) |
| 41 | Musapur | Govindpur | Katihar (40 km) |
| 42 | Nisundra | Sohatha North | Katihar (28 km) |
| 43 | Pachna | Shabda | Falka |
| 44 | Pakaria | Govindpur | Katihar (31 km) |
| 45 | Phuldobhi | Hathawara | Katihar (22 km) |
| 46 | Pirmokam | Pirmokam | Katihar (40 km) |
| 47 | Pothia | Pothia | Katihar (30 km) |
| 48 | Rahata | Rahta | Katihar (38 km) |
| 49 | Rajdhani | Salehpur | Katihar (35 km) |
| 50 | Rangakol | Govindpur | Katihar (33 km) |
| 51 | Sabda | Shabda | Katihar (40 km) |
| 52 | Sahasram | Shabda | Katihar (40 km) |
| 53 | Saira Milik | Magheli | Katihar (26 km) |
| 54 | Salehpur | Salehpur | Katihar (40 km) |
| 55 | Salehpur Milik | Salehpur | Falka |
| 56 | Semaria | Shabda | Katihar (40 km) |
| 57 | Semaria Rami | Shabda | Katihar (40 km) |
| 58 | Sirkol Milik | Magheli | Katihar (24 km) |
| 59 | Sohtha | Sohatha North | Katihar (31 km) |
| 60 | Turbana Milik | Magheli | Katihar (26 km) |
| 61 | Turki | Bhangaha | Katihar (40 km) |
Population of Falka Subdivision
The population profile of Falka 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 Falka 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 | 1,55,663 | 1,55,663 | N/A |
| Male Population | 80,642 | 80,642 | N/A |
| Female Population | 75,021 | 75,021 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,353 | 33,353 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,880 | 16,880 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,473 | 16,473 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 57,521 | 57,521 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 34,978 | 34,978 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 22,543 | 22,543 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 98,142 | 98,142 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 45,664 | 45,664 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 52,478 | 52,478 | N/A |
| Total Households | 31,090 | 31,090 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,55,663 people. Includes nearly 80,642 males and 75,021 females. Rural population is about 1,55,663 people.
- There are around 33,353 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 16,880 boys and 16,473 girls.
- Literate population is about 57,521 people. Non-literate population is around 98,142 people.
- There are nearly 31,090 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Falka 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 | 17,751 | 17,751 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 9,112 | 9,112 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8,639 | 8,639 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 11,525 | 11,525 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5,878 | 5,878 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 5,647 | 5,647 | N/A |
| Population Density | 740 / km² | 740 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Falka Subdivision is approximately 17,751 people, including 9,112 males and 8,639 females. Around 17,751 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Falka Subdivision is about 11,525 people, including 5,878 males and 5,647 females. Around 11,525 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 740 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 740 people per sq. km.