Falka Subdivision - Katihar District, Bihar
Falka 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. Falka is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bakhri, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 210 km², including 210.39 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Falka Subdivision
Falka Subdivision has a total of 74 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 | Aarakol | Rural | Morsanda |
| 2 | Amol | Rural | Hathawara |
| 3 | Amol | Rural | Shabda |
| 4 | Amol Milik | Rural | Hathawara |
| 5 | Babhani | Rural | Rahata |
| 6 | Baretha | Rural | Sohatha North |
| 7 | Baretha Milik | Rural | Sohatha North |
| 8 | Bari Chatar | Rural | Magheli |
| 9 | Basaili | Rural | Salehpur |
| 10 | Bhangha | Rural | Bhangaha |
| 11 | Bharsia | Rural | Bharsia |
| 12 | Chaunhi Badh | Rural | Morsanda |
| 13 | Chhotki Chatar | Rural | Morsanda |
| 14 | Darmahi | Rural | Pirmokam |
| 15 | Dealpur | Rural | Magheli |
| 16 | Dealpur | Rural | Magheli |
| 17 | Dealpur | Rural | Magheli |
| 18 | Dhanetha | Rural | Magheli |
| 19 | Ghoghaili | Rural | Bhangaha |
| 20 | Ghoghaili Milik | Rural | Bhangaha |
| 21 | Giriyama | Rural | Bharsia |
| 22 | Giriyama Milik | Rural | Bharsia |
| 23 | Gobindpur | Rural | Govindpur |
| 24 | Gosain Milik | Rural | Rahata |
| 25 | Gosain Milik | Rural | Magheli |
| 26 | Haseli | Rural | Rahata |
| 27 | Haseli Milik | Rural | Rahata |
| 28 | Haseli Milik | Rural | Rahata |
| 29 | Haseli Milik | Rural | Pirmokam |
| 30 | Haseli Milik | Rural | Rahata |
| 31 | Hathwara | Rural | Hathawara |
| 32 | Hathwara Milik | Rural | Hathawara |
| 33 | Kohbara | Rural | Shabda |
| 34 | Kumar Khad | Rural | Sohatha North |
| 35 | Lachhmipur | Rural | Morsanda |
| 36 | Lachhmipur | Rural | Morsanda |
| 37 | Lachhmipur Istambrar | Rural | Morsanda |
| 38 | Laljha Milik | Rural | Magheli |
| 39 | Lodwara | Unmapped | Morsanda |
| 40 | Lodwara | Rural | Morsanda |
| 41 | Lodwara | Rural | Morsanda |
| 42 | Lohni | Rural | Shabda |
| 43 | Maghaili | Rural | Magheli |
| 44 | Mahammad Nagar | Rural | Bharsia |
| 45 | Maharaji Chakla | Rural | Sohatha South |
| 46 | Maheshmara | Rural | Bhangaha |
| 47 | Maheshpur | Rural | Govindpur |
| 48 | Majha Diara | Rural | Govindpur |
| 49 | Mangan Patti | Rural | Rahata |
| 50 | Mir Bhattan Milik | Rural | Magheli |
| 51 | Mir Milik | Rural | Magheli |
| 52 | Molvi Milik | Rural | Magheli |
| 53 | Morsanda | Rural | Morsanda |
| 54 | Musapur | Rural | Govindpur |
| 55 | Nisundra | Rural | Sohatha North |
| 56 | Pachna | Rural | Bhangaha |
| 57 | Pakaria | Rural | Govindpur |
| 58 | Phuldobhi | Rural | Hathawara |
| 59 | Pirmokam | Rural | Pirmokam |
| 60 | Pothia | Rural | Pothia |
| 61 | Rahata | Rural | Rahata |
| 62 | Rajdhani | Rural | Salehpur |
| 63 | Rangakol | Rural | Govindpur |
| 64 | Sabda | Rural | Shabda |
| 65 | Sahasram | Rural | Shabda |
| 66 | Saira Milik | Rural | Magheli |
| 67 | Salehpur | Rural | Salehpur |
| 68 | Salehpur Milik | Rural | Salehpur |
| 69 | Semaria Rami | Rural | Shabda |
| 70 | Simaria Ruchdeo | Rural | Shabda |
| 71 | Sirkol Milik | Rural | Magheli |
| 72 | Sohtha | Rural | Sohatha South |
| 73 | Turbana Milik | Rural | Magheli |
| 74 | Turki | Rural | Bhangaha |
Population of Falka Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Falka Subdivision has a total population of 1,55,663 people, consisting of 80,642 males and 75,021 females. There are 31,090 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 740 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,55,663 | 1,55,663 | 0 |
| Male Population | 80,642 | 80,642 | 0 |
| Female Population | 75,021 | 75,021 | 0 |
| Total Households | 31,090 | 31,090 | 0 |
| Population Density | 740 / km² | 740 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 57,521 literate people and 33,353 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,751 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11,525 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) | 33,353 | 33,353 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 57,521 | 57,521 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 98,142 | 98,142 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,751 | 17,751 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11,525 | 11,525 | 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.