Pranpur
Pranpur 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 Pranpur Block (CD) is 01149. The total area of Pranpur Subdivision is 123 km². Pranpur has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pranpur Subdivision
Pranpur Subdivision has a total of 84 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 Pranpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amdaul | Kehunia | Katihar (23 km) |
| 2 | Athara | Pathawar | Katihar (25 km) |
| 3 | Babhni | Kewala | Katihar (22 km) |
| 4 | Baina | Pathawar | Katihar (25 km) |
| 5 | Baliatha | Kathghar | Katihar (18 km) |
| 6 | Baluganj | Pathawar | Katihar (25 km) |
| 7 | Bangarua | Uttari Lalganj | Katihar (25 km) |
| 8 | Bansnagar | Uttari Lalganj | Pranpur |
| 9 | Barjhala | Barjhalla | Katihar (15 km) |
| 10 | Bastaul | Bastaul | Katihar (12 km) |
| 11 | Belgachi | Kehunia | Katihar (20 km) |
| 12 | Bhalgaur | Kewala | Katihar (23 km) |
| 13 | Bisare | Kehunia | Katihar (20 km) |
| 14 | Budhaili | Bastaul | Katihar (14 km) |
| 15 | Budhnagar | Barjhalla | Katihar (15 km) |
| 16 | Chatra | Kathghar | Pranpur |
| 17 | Chaumukha | Pranpur | Katihar (40 km) |
| 18 | Datranga | Kathghar | Katihar (18 km) |
| 19 | Dhabal Kebala | Kathghar | Pranpur |
| 20 | Dhabaul | Kathghar | Katihar (26 km) |
| 21 | Dharhan | Dharhan | Katihar (20 km) |
| 22 | Dighauneh | Dharhan | Katihar (21 km) |
| 23 | Durgapur Milik | Kathghar | Katihar (18 km) |
| 24 | Gach Baghwa | Pranpur | Katihar (25 km) |
| 25 | Gajhar | Pranpur | Katihar (27 km) |
| 26 | Ganganagar | Gauripur | Katihar (31 km) |
| 27 | Garail | Dharhan | Pranpur |
| 28 | Gauripur | Gauripur | Katihar (29 km) |
| 29 | Gidaul | Kathghar | Katihar (18 km) |
| 30 | Gram Deota | Pranpur | Katihar (30 km) |
| 31 | Harphara | Barjhalla | Katihar (15 km) |
| 32 | Harsua | Kathghar | Katihar (17 km) |
| 33 | Hundaili | Bastaul | Katihar (14 km) |
| 34 | Jalah Hari Rampur | Kathghar | Katihar (20 km) |
| 35 | Jaunia | Bastaul | Katihar (13 km) |
| 36 | Jhauwa | Sahja | Katihar (16 km) |
| 37 | Kahata | Pathawar | Katihar (25 km) |
| 38 | Kamipur | Barjhalla | Katihar (12 km) |
| 39 | Kasht Habar | Sahja | Katihar (16 km) |
| 40 | Kasundi | Sahja | Pranpur |
| 41 | Katghar Karimullahpur | Kathghar | Katihar (20 km) |
| 42 | Kebala | Kewala | Katihar (22 km) |
| 43 | Kebala Milik | Uttari Lalganj | Katihar (25 km) |
| 44 | Kehunia | Kehunia | Katihar (21 km) |
| 45 | Keotia | Dharhan | Katihar (15 km) |
| 46 | Keshopur | Dakshini Lalganj | Katihar (31 km) |
| 47 | Khajuria | Bastaul | Katihar (14 km) |
| 48 | Khojate Hat | Gauripur | Katihar (30 km) |
| 49 | Khusalpur | Kehunia | Katihar (20 km) |
| 50 | Kursanda | Bastaul | Katihar (13 km) |
| 51 | Kusiari | Barjhalla | Katihar (12 km) |
| 52 | Lakhpura | Bastaul | Katihar (15 km) |
| 53 | Lalganj Teghra English | Dakshini Lalganj | Katihar (29 km) |
| 54 | Machola | Pathawar | Katihar (25 km) |
| 55 | Madansahi | Pranpur | Katihar (20 km) |
| 56 | Mahadeonagar | Barjhalla | Katihar (16 km) |
| 57 | Mahadeopur | Dakshini Lalganj | Katihar (28 km) |
| 58 | Maharampur | Barjhalla | Katihar (25 km) |
| 59 | Majgawan | Sahja | Katihar (16 km) |
| 60 | Majhaili | Pathawar | Katihar (25 km) |
| 61 | Maniknagar | Gauripur | Katihar (30 km) |
| 62 | Marocha | Barjhalla | Katihar (12 km) |
| 63 | Mijli | Pranpur | Pranpur |
| 64 | Mohanpur | Dharhan | Katihar (15 km) |
| 65 | Nand Suri | Uttari Lalganj | Pranpur |
| 66 | Pakaria | Dharhan | Katihar (16 km) |
| 67 | Panki | Dharhan | Katihar (15 km) |
| 68 | Parsa | Barjhalla | Katihar (12 km) |
| 69 | Patharwar | Pathawar | Katihar (25 km) |
| 70 | Piritnagar | Gauripur | Katihar (31 km) |
| 71 | Pranpur | Pranpur | Katihar (25 km) |
| 72 | Rahar | Dharhan | Katihar (17 km) |
| 73 | Ramchandarpur | Kewala | Katihar (21 km) |
| 74 | Sadapur | Kehunia | Katihar (23 km) |
| 75 | Sahja | Sahja | Katihar (16 km) |
| 76 | Sakraili | Uttari Lalganj | Katihar (25 km) |
| 77 | Satare | Kehunia | Katihar (22 km) |
| 78 | Shahpur | Gauripur | Katihar (30 km) |
| 79 | Siktia | Kathghar | Katihar (26 km) |
| 80 | Silaur | Pranpur | Katihar (30 km) |
| 81 | Sirauda | Pranpur | Katihar (22 km) |
| 82 | Sonaila | Kehunia | Katihar (19 km) |
| 83 | Sundarmochi | Kathghar | Pranpur |
| 84 | Tehargaon | Kathghar | Pranpur |
Population of Pranpur Subdivision
The population profile of Pranpur 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 Pranpur 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 | 1,44,297 | 1,44,297 | N/A |
| Male Population | 74,979 | 74,979 | N/A |
| Female Population | 69,318 | 69,318 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,604 | 28,604 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,599 | 14,599 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,005 | 14,005 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 60,945 | 60,945 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 35,939 | 35,939 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 25,006 | 25,006 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 83,352 | 83,352 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 39,040 | 39,040 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 44,312 | 44,312 | N/A |
| Total Households | 29,835 | 29,835 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,44,297 people. Includes nearly 74,979 males and 69,318 females. Rural population is about 1,44,297 people.
- There are around 28,604 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,599 boys and 14,005 girls.
- Literate population is about 60,945 people. Non-literate population is around 83,352 people.
- There are nearly 29,835 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pranpur 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 | 11,809 | 11,809 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,213 | 6,213 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,596 | 5,596 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 11,217 | 11,217 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5,721 | 5,721 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 5,496 | 5,496 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,168 / km² | 1,168 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pranpur Subdivision is approximately 11,809 people, including 6,213 males and 5,596 females. Around 11,809 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pranpur Subdivision is about 11,217 people, including 5,721 males and 5,496 females. Around 11,217 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,168 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,168 people per sq. km.