Manihari
Manihari 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 Manihari Block (CD) is 01156. The total area of Manihari Subdivision is 260 km², which includes 248.70 km² of rural area and 11.31 km² of urban area. Manihari has a sex ratio of approximately 907 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Manihari Subdivision
Manihari Subdivision has a total of 58 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 Manihari Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdullahpur | Baghmara | Manihari (5 km) |
| 2 | Alinagar | Dakshini Kantakosh | Manihari (7 km) |
| 3 | Amirabad | Dakshini Kantakosh | Manihari |
| 4 | Bagahar Milik | Nima | Manihari |
| 5 | Baghar | Baghar | Manihari (5 km) |
| 6 | Baghar Bil | Baghar | Manihari (4 km) |
| 7 | Baghmara | Baghmara | Manihari (4 km) |
| 8 | Baghmara Milik | Baghmara | Manihari (5 km) |
| 9 | Bahadurpur | Nima | Manihari (9 km) |
| 10 | Baijnathpur | Baghmara | Manihari (8 km) |
| 11 | Bauilia | Baulia | Manihari (5 km) |
| 12 | Bhogwanpur Ogairah | Baghar | Manihari |
| 13 | Bishunpur | Dhuriyahi | Manihari |
| 14 | Burhia Tikar | Dhuriyahi | Manihari |
| 15 | Dhuriahi | Dhuriyahi | Manihari (9 km) |
| 16 | Dilarpur | Dilarpur | Manihari (8 km) |
| 17 | Fatehnagar | Fateh Nagar | Manihari (10 km) |
| 18 | Ganges River Milik Bahmotar Kash Chak | Baghar | Manihari |
| 19 | Googachhi | Uttari Kantakosh | Manihari (9 km) |
| 20 | Hanswar | Nima | Manihari (4 km) |
| 21 | Harlajori | Nima | Manihari (9 km) |
| 22 | Jagbati | Manohar Pur | Manihari (10 km) |
| 23 | Jot Talih | Dhuriyahi | Manihari |
| 24 | Kamalpur Ogaireh | Dhuriyahi | Manihari |
| 25 | Katakus | Dakshini Kantakosh | Manihari (7 km) |
| 26 | Kebala | Dakshini Kantakosh | Manihari |
| 27 | Kishunpur | Narayanpur | Manihari |
| 28 | Kismat Mirzadpur | Manohar Pur | Manihari (9 km) |
| 29 | Kumaripur | Kumari Pur | Manihari (13 km) |
| 30 | Kutubpur | Narayanpur | Manihari (5 km) |
| 31 | Lakhpura | Narayanpur | Manihari (6 km) |
| 32 | Maheshpur | Baghmara | Manihari (4 km) |
| 33 | Mahespur | Manohar Pur | Manihari (8 km) |
| 34 | Mahiarpur | Dhuriyahi | Manihari |
| 35 | Mahuar | Fateh Nagar | Manihari (10 km) |
| 36 | Manoharpur | Manohar Pur | Manihari (12 km) |
| 37 | Maskan Bhawanipur Milik | Dhuriyahi | Manihari (11 km) |
| 38 | Mednipur | Baghar | Manihari (3 km) |
| 39 | Mianpur | Narayanpur | Manihari (10 km) |
| 40 | Mirganj | Baghar | Manihari (6 km) |
| 41 | Mirzapur | Baghar | Manihari |
| 42 | Mohanpur | Baghar | Manihari |
| 43 | Nandanpur | Dhuriyahi | Manihari |
| 44 | Naraenpur | Narayanpur | Manihari (6 km) |
| 45 | Nawabganj | Nawabganj | Manihari (3 km) |
| 46 | Nima | Nima | Manihari (9 km) |
| 47 | Pagalbari | Narayanpur | Manihari (7 km) |
| 48 | Raghunathpur | Dhuriyahi | Manihari |
| 49 | Ratanpur | Manohar Pur | Manihari (10 km) |
| 50 | Saidpur | Dakshini Kantakosh | Manihari |
| 51 | Samda | Dhuriyahi | Manihari |
| 52 | Shahpur | Dhuriyahi | Manihari (15 km) |
| 53 | Shikarganj | Fateh Nagar | Manihari (9 km) |
| 54 | Simlapara | Nima | Manihari (9 km) |
| 55 | Sosnabharjana | Baghar | Manihari |
| 56 | Sowa | Narayanpur | Manihari (8 km) |
| 57 | Teghra Gopalpur | Fateh Nagar | Manihari (10 km) |
| 58 | Teldanga | Nima | Manihari (6 km) |
Population of Manihari Subdivision
The population profile of Manihari 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 Manihari 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 | 1,91,407 | 1,64,778 | 26,629 |
| Male Population | 1,00,358 | 86,319 | 14,039 |
| Female Population | 91,049 | 78,459 | 12,590 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,034 | 35,275 | 4,759 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,532 | 18,137 | 2,395 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,502 | 17,138 | 2,364 |
| Literate Population | 80,983 | 66,885 | 14,098 |
| Literate Male Population | 48,751 | 40,500 | 8,251 |
| Literate Female Population | 32,232 | 26,385 | 5,847 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,10,424 | 97,893 | 12,531 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 51,607 | 45,819 | 5,788 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 58,817 | 52,074 | 6,743 |
| Total Households | 38,491 | 33,323 | 5,168 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Manihari Subdivision is around 1,91,407 people. This includes 1,00,358 males and 91,049 females. Rural population is about 1,64,778 (86,319 males and 78,459 females), while urban population is nearly 26,629 (14,039 males and 12,590 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,034 of the population, with 20,532 boys and 19,502 girls. Rural areas have 35,275 children, and urban areas have about 4,759 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 80,983 literate people in Manihari Subdivision, including 48,751 literate males and 32,232 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 66,885 individuals and urban literacy covers around 14,098 people.
- About 1,10,424 people in Manihari Subdivision are not literate, including 51,607 males and 58,817 females. Rural areas include 97,893 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,531 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 38,491 households, with 33,323 in villages and 5,168 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Manihari 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 | 18,446 | 14,219 | 4,227 |
| SC Male Population | 9,769 | 7,504 | 2,265 |
| SC Female Population | 8,677 | 6,715 | 1,962 |
| Total ST Population | 26,287 | 25,952 | 335 |
| ST Male Population | 13,544 | 13,365 | 179 |
| ST Female Population | 12,743 | 12,587 | 156 |
| Population Density | 736 / km² | 663 / km² | 2,354 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Manihari Subdivision is approximately 18,446 people, including 9,769 males and 8,677 females. Around 14,219 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,227 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Manihari Subdivision is about 26,287 people, including 13,544 males and 12,743 females. Around 25,952 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 335 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 736 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 663 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,354 people per sq. km.