Manihari Subdivision - Katihar District, Bihar
Manihari 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. Manihari is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Baghmara Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 260 km², including 248.70 km² rural area and 11.31 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 907 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Manihari Subdivision
Manihari 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 | Abdullahpur | Rural | Baghmara |
| 2 | Alinagar | Rural | Dakshini Kantakosh |
| 3 | Amirabad | Rural | Dakshini Kantakosh |
| 4 | Bagahar Milik | Rural | Baghar |
| 5 | Baghar | Rural | Baghar |
| 6 | Baghar Bil | Rural | Kewala |
| 7 | Baghar Bil Milik | Rural | Kewala |
| 8 | Baghar Bill | Rural | Kewala |
| 9 | Baghmara | Rural | Baghmara |
| 10 | Baghmara Milik | Rural | Baghmara |
| 11 | Bahadurpur | Rural | Nima |
| 12 | Baijnathpur | Rural | Baghmara |
| 13 | Bauilia | Rural | Baulia |
| 14 | Bhagwanpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Bhogwanpur Ogairah | Rural | Baghar |
| 16 | Bishunpur | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 17 | Burhia Tikar | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 18 | Dhuriahi | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 19 | Dilarpur | Rural | Dilarpur |
| 20 | Fatehnagar | Rural | Fateh Nagar |
| 21 | Ganges River Milik Bahmotar Kash Chak | Rural | Baghar |
| 22 | Googachhi | Rural | Uttari Kantakosh |
| 23 | Hanswar | Rural | Kewala |
| 24 | Harlajori | Rural | Narayanpur |
| 25 | Haswar | Rural | Kewala |
| 26 | Jagbati | Rural | Manohar Pur |
| 27 | Jot Talih | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 28 | Kamalpur Ogaireh | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 29 | Katakus | Rural | Uttari Kantakosh |
| 30 | Kebala | Rural | Baghmara |
| 31 | Kebala | Rural | Dakshini Kantakosh |
| 32 | Kebala | Rural | Kewala |
| 33 | Kewala | Rural | Kewala |
| 34 | Kishunpur | Rural | Narayanpur |
| 35 | Kismat Mirzadpur | Rural | Manohar Pur |
| 36 | Kumaripur | Rural | Kumari Pur |
| 37 | Kutubpur | Rural | Narayanpur |
| 38 | Lakhpura | Rural | Narayanpur |
| 39 | Maheshpur | Rural | Baghmara |
| 40 | Maheshpur | Rural | Manohar Pur |
| 41 | Mahespur | Rural | Manohar Pur |
| 42 | Mahiarpur | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 43 | Mahuar | Rural | Fateh Nagar |
| 44 | Manihari | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 45 | Manihari Maksan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 46 | Manihari Milik | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 47 | Manoharpur | Rural | Manohar Pur |
| 48 | Mansahi Kewala | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 49 | Maskan Bhawanipur Milik | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 50 | Mednipur | Rural | Baghar |
| 51 | Mianpur | Rural | Narayanpur |
| 52 | Mirganj | Rural | Baghar |
| 53 | Mirzapur | Rural | Baghar |
| 54 | Mohanpur | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 55 | Mohanpur | Rural | Baghar |
| 56 | Nandanpur | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 57 | Naraenpur | Rural | Narayanpur |
| 58 | Nawabganj | Rural | Nawabganj |
| 59 | Nima | Rural | Nima |
| 60 | Pagalbari | Rural | Narayanpur |
| 61 | Raghunathpur | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 62 | Ratanpur | Rural | Manohar Pur |
| 63 | Saidpur | Rural | Dakshini Kantakosh |
| 64 | Samda | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 65 | Shahpur | Rural | Dhuriyahi |
| 66 | Shdinagar | Unmapped | Dakshini Kantakosh |
| 67 | Shikarganj | Rural | Fateh Nagar |
| 68 | Shimbhudih | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 69 | Simlapara | Rural | Nima |
| 70 | Sosnabharjana | Rural | Baghar |
| 71 | Sowa | Rural | Narayanpur |
| 72 | Teghra Gopalpur | Rural | Fateh Nagar |
| 73 | Teldanaga | Rural | Kewala |
| 74 | Teldanga | Rural | Kewala |
Population of Manihari Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Manihari Subdivision has a total population of 1,91,407 people, consisting of 1,00,358 males and 91,049 females. There are 38,491 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 736 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,91,407 | 1,64,778 | 26,629 |
| Male Population | 1,00,358 | 86,319 | 14,039 |
| Female Population | 91,049 | 78,459 | 12,590 |
| Total Households | 38,491 | 33,323 | 5,168 |
| Population Density | 736 / km² | 663 / km² | 2,354 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 80,983 literate people and 40,034 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,446 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 26,287 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) | 40,034 | 35,275 | 4,759 |
| Literate Population | 80,983 | 66,885 | 14,098 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,10,424 | 97,893 | 12,531 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,446 | 14,219 | 4,227 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 26,287 | 25,952 | 335 |
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.