Sameli Subdivision - Katihar District, Bihar
Sameli 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. Sameli is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bakhri, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 109 km², including 108.74 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 918 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sameli Subdivision
Sameli Subdivision has a total of 36 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 | Baghakol | Rural | Muradpur |
| 2 | Bakhri | Rural | Malharia |
| 3 | Bakhri Milik | Rural | Malharia |
| 4 | Bakia | Rural | Dumar |
| 5 | Bharaili | Rural | Malharia |
| 6 | Bhatatara | Rural | Muradpur |
| 7 | Chandpur | Rural | Chandpur West |
| 8 | Chandpur Milik | Rural | Chandpur East |
| 9 | Chaudhri Chakla | Rural | Malharia |
| 10 | Chhohar | Rural | Chhohar |
| 11 | Chhohar Milik | Rural | Chhohar |
| 12 | Chhohar Milik | Rural | Chhohar |
| 13 | Chhohar Milik | Rural | Chhohar |
| 14 | Chhohar Milik | Rural | Chhohar |
| 15 | Chhohar Milik | Rural | Chhohar |
| 16 | Dahripar Dugachhia | Rural | Dumar |
| 17 | Dumar | Rural | Dumar |
| 18 | Kalaktari Milik | Rural | Muradpur |
| 19 | Katha Chak | Rural | Dumar |
| 20 | Khaira | Rural | Khaira |
| 21 | Khoda Baksh Chakla | Rural | Chakala Maulanagar |
| 22 | Khonta | Rural | Malharia |
| 23 | Khonta Milik | Rural | Malharia |
| 24 | Kusiari | Rural | Chhohar |
| 25 | Madarsa | Rural | Chhohar |
| 26 | Malharia | Rural | Malharia |
| 27 | Maula Nagar Chakla | Rural | Chakala Maulanagar |
| 28 | Mohjan | Rural | Chhohar |
| 29 | Morsanda Milik | Rural | Muradpur |
| 30 | Muradpur(Part In Kursela) | Rural | Muradpur |
| 31 | Nawabganj Milik | Rural | Muradpur |
| 32 | Nazir Chakla | Rural | Muradpur |
| 33 | Pawai Bodh | Rural | Malharia |
| 34 | Salempur | Rural | Khaira |
| 35 | Sapaha Bahiar | Rural | Muradpur |
| 36 | Sarma Chakla | Rural | Chakala Maulanagar |
Population of Sameli Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Sameli Subdivision has a total population of 84,486 people, consisting of 44,038 males and 40,448 females. There are 16,702 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 777 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84,486 | 84,486 | 0 |
| Male Population | 44,038 | 44,038 | 0 |
| Female Population | 40,448 | 40,448 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,702 | 16,702 | 0 |
| Population Density | 777 / km² | 777 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 36,895 literate people and 16,787 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,108 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,577 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) | 16,787 | 16,787 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 36,895 | 36,895 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 47,591 | 47,591 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,108 | 9,108 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,577 | 1,577 | 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.