Kursela Subdivision - Katihar District, Bihar
Kursela 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. Kursela is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kursela, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 156 km², including 156.07 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 904 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kursela Subdivision
Kursela Subdivision has a total of 31 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 | Balthi | Both | North Muradpur |
| 2 | Basuhar | Rural | East Muradpur |
| 3 | Batesarpur | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 4 | Batesarpur Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 5 | Chakarbarti Milik | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Debipur Kathi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Dhobinia Milik Dakhinwari | Unmapped | North Muradpur |
| 8 | Dhobinia Milik Dakhinwari | Both | North Muradpur |
| 9 | Dhobinia Milik Uttarwari | Both | North Muradpur |
| 10 | Gobrahi Diara | Rural | East Muradpur |
| 11 | Istamrar Badh | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Jarlahi | Rural | Jarlahi |
| 13 | Khatiaha Badh | Rural | South Muradpur |
| 14 | Madhaili | Rural | Jarlahi |
| 15 | Muradpur(Part In Sameli) | Both | South Muradpur |
| 16 | Santokhpur | Rural | Jarlahi |
| 17 | Shahpur Dharmi | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 18 | Shahpur Dharmi | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 19 | Shahpur Dharmi | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 20 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 21 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 22 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 23 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 24 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 25 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 26 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 27 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 28 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 29 | Shahpur Dharmi Milik | Rural | Shahpurdharmi |
| 30 | Tengharia Milik | Urban | Not applicable |
| 31 | Tingharia | Rural | South Muradpur |
Population of Kursela Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kursela Subdivision has a total population of 63,928 people, consisting of 33,568 males and 30,360 females. There are 12,533 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 410 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63,928 | 63,928 | 0 |
| Male Population | 33,568 | 33,568 | 0 |
| Female Population | 30,360 | 30,360 | 0 |
| Total Households | 12,533 | 12,533 | 0 |
| Population Density | 410 / km² | 410 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 29,402 literate people and 12,672 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,649 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 398 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) | 12,672 | 12,672 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 29,402 | 29,402 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,526 | 34,526 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,649 | 5,649 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 398 | 398 | 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.