Pranpur Subdivision - Katihar District, Bihar
Pranpur 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. Pranpur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Pranpur Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 53.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 124 km², including 123.50 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pranpur Subdivision
Pranpur Subdivision has a total of 85 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 | Amdaul | Rural | Kehunia |
| 2 | Athare | Rural | Pathawar |
| 3 | Babhni | Rural | Kewala |
| 4 | Baina | Rural | Pathawar |
| 5 | Baliatha | Rural | Kathghar |
| 6 | Baluganj | Rural | Pathawar |
| 7 | Bangarua | Rural | Uttari Lalganj |
| 8 | Bansnagar | Rural | Uttari Lalganj |
| 9 | Barjhalla | Rural | Barjhalla |
| 10 | Bastaul | Rural | Bastaul |
| 11 | Belgachhi | Rural | Kehunia |
| 12 | Bhalgour | Rural | Kewala |
| 13 | Bisare | Rural | Kehunia |
| 14 | Budhaili | Rural | Bastaul |
| 15 | Budhnagar | Rural | Barjhalla |
| 16 | Chatra | Rural | Kathghar |
| 17 | Chowmukha | Rural | Pranpur |
| 18 | Datranga | Rural | Kathghar |
| 19 | Dhaboul | Rural | Kathghar |
| 20 | Dhaboul Milik | Rural | Kathghar |
| 21 | Dharhan | Rural | Dharhan |
| 22 | Dighaunch | Rural | Dharhan |
| 23 | Durgapur Milik | Rural | Kathghar |
| 24 | Gaj Baghua | Rural | Pranpur |
| 25 | Gajhar | Rural | Pranpur |
| 26 | Ganganagar | Rural | Gauripur |
| 27 | Garheil | Rural | Dharhan |
| 28 | Gidhaol | Rural | Kathghar |
| 29 | Gouripur | Rural | Gauripur |
| 30 | Gram Deoti | Rural | Pranpur |
| 31 | Harphara | Rural | Barjhalla |
| 32 | Harsuwa | Rural | Kathghar |
| 33 | Hijali | Rural | Pranpur |
| 34 | Hundaili | Rural | Bastaul |
| 35 | Jallah Harirampur | Rural | Kathghar |
| 36 | Jaunia | Rural | Bastaul |
| 37 | Jhaua | Rural | Sahja |
| 38 | Kamipur | Rural | Barjhalla |
| 39 | Kasthawar | Rural | Sahja |
| 40 | Kasundi | Rural | Sahja |
| 41 | Katghar Karimullahpur | Rural | Kathghar |
| 42 | Kehata | Rural | Pathawar |
| 43 | Kehunia | Rural | Kehunia |
| 44 | Keshopur | Rural | Dakshini Lalganj |
| 45 | Kewala | Rural | Kewala |
| 46 | Kewala Milik | Rural | Uttari Lalganj |
| 47 | Kewatia | Rural | Dharhan |
| 48 | Khajuria | Rural | Bastaul |
| 49 | Khojati Hat | Rural | Gauripur |
| 50 | Khusalpur | Rural | Kewala |
| 51 | Kursanda | Rural | Bastaul |
| 52 | Kusiyari | Rural | Barjhalla |
| 53 | Lakhpura | Rural | Bastaul |
| 54 | Lalganj Teghra English | Rural | Uttari Lalganj |
| 55 | Machola | Rural | Pathawar |
| 56 | Madansahi | Rural | Pranpur |
| 57 | Mahadeonagar | Rural | Barjhalla |
| 58 | Mahadeopur | Rural | Dakshini Lalganj |
| 59 | Maharampur | Rural | Pathawar |
| 60 | Majgama | Rural | Sahja |
| 61 | Majheli | Rural | Pathawar |
| 62 | Maniknagar | Rural | Gauripur |
| 63 | Marocha | Rural | Barjhalla |
| 64 | Mohanpur | Rural | Dharhan |
| 65 | Nand Suri | Rural | Uttari Lalganj |
| 66 | Pakaria | Rural | Dharhan |
| 67 | Pakaria | Rural | Sahja |
| 68 | Panki | Rural | Dharhan |
| 69 | Parsa | Rural | Barjhalla |
| 70 | Patharwar | Rural | Pathawar |
| 71 | Pranpur | Rural | Pranpur |
| 72 | Pritnagar | Rural | Gauripur |
| 73 | Rahar | Rural | Dharhan |
| 74 | Ramchandrapur | Rural | Kewala |
| 75 | Sadapur | Rural | Kehunia |
| 76 | Sahja | Rural | Sahja |
| 77 | Sakraili | Rural | Uttari Lalganj |
| 78 | Satare | Rural | Kehunia |
| 79 | Shahnagar | Rural | Gauripur |
| 80 | Sikatia | Rural | Kathghar |
| 81 | Silore | Rural | Pranpur |
| 82 | Siranda | Rural | Pranpur |
| 83 | Sonela | Rural | Kehunia |
| 84 | Sundermochi | Rural | Kathghar |
| 85 | Tehargaon | Rural | Kathghar |
Population of Pranpur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Pranpur Subdivision has a total population of 1,44,297 people, consisting of 74,979 males and 69,318 females. There are 29,835 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,168 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,44,297 | 1,44,297 | 0 |
| Male Population | 74,979 | 74,979 | 0 |
| Female Population | 69,318 | 69,318 | 0 |
| Total Households | 29,835 | 29,835 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,168 / km² | 1,168 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 60,945 literate people and 28,604 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,809 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11,217 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) | 28,604 | 28,604 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 60,945 | 60,945 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 83,352 | 83,352 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,809 | 11,809 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11,217 | 11,217 | 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.