Kursela

Kursela 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 Kursela Block (CD) is 01155. Total area of kursela subdivision is 156 km². Kursela subdivision has a population of 63,928 peoples. Kursela subdivision has a population density of 410 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,533 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 45.99% population of kursela subdivision is literate, out of which 52.83% males and 38.44% females are literate.

List of Villages in Kursela Subdivision

Kursela Subdivision has a total of 19 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 Kursela Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Balthi North Muradpur Katihar (40 km)
2Basuhar East Muradpur Katihar (40 km)
3Batesarpur Shahpur Dharmi Kursela
4Batesarpur Milik Shahpur Dharmi Kursela
5Chakarbarti Milik West Muradpur Kursela
6Debipur Kathi West Muradpur Katihar (38 km)
7Dhobinia Milik Dakhinwari North Muradpur Katihar (40 km)
8Dhobinia Milik Uttarwari North Muradpur Kursela
9Gobrahi Diara East Muradpur Katihar (40 km)
10Istamrar Badh South Muradpur Kursela
11Jarlahi Jarlahi Katihar (40 km)
12Khatiaha Badh South Muradpur Kursela
13Madhaili Jarlahi Katihar (40 km)
14Muradpur East Muradpur Katihar (40 km)
15Santokhpur Jarlahi Kursela
16Shahpur Dharmi Shahpur Dharmi Kursela
17Shahpur Dharmi Milik Shahpur Dharmi Kursela
18Tengharia Milik South Muradpur Kursela
19Tingharia South Muradpur Katihar (40 km)

Population of Kursela Subdivision

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 63,928 63,928 N/A
Male Population 33,568 33,568 N/A
Female Population 30,360 30,360 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,672 12,672 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,467 6,467 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,205 6,205 N/A
Literate Population 29,402 29,402 N/A
Literate Male Population 17,733 17,733 N/A
Literate Female Population 11,669 11,669 N/A
Illiterate Population 34,526 34,526 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 15,835 15,835 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 18,691 18,691 N/A
Total Households 12,533 12,533 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kursela 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 5,649 5,649 N/A
SC Male Population 2,949 2,949 N/A
SC Female Population 2,700 2,700 N/A
Total ST Population 398 398 N/A
ST Male Population 217 217 N/A
ST Female Population 181 181 N/A
Population Density 410 / km² 410 / km² N/A