Kishanganj
Kishanganj is a Town and Subdivision in Kishanganj 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 information the sub-district code of Kishanganj Block (CD) is 01127. Total area of kishanganj subdivision is 150 km² including 120.05 km² rural area and 30.12 km² urban area. Kishanganj subdivision has a population of 2,41,134 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,05,782 while rural population is 1,35,352. Kishanganj has a sex ratio of approximately 933 females for every 1,000 males. Kishanganj subdivision has a population density of 1606 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 47,256 houses in the sub-district, including 20,698 urban houses and 26,558 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 50.54% population of kishanganj subdivision is literate, out of which 55.65% males and 45.07% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kishanganj Subdivision
Kishanganj Subdivision has a total of 67 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 Kishanganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Andhuakol | Gachpara | Kishanganj (4 km) |
2 | Andowakol | Halamala | Kishanganj (14 km) |
3 | Babhantola | Pichalia | Kishanganj (20 km) |
4 | Bairgachhi | Gachpara | Kishanganj (5 km) |
5 | Balia | Daula | Kishanganj (13 km) |
6 | Bararo | Pichalia | Kishanganj (16 km) |
7 | Barchuna | Pichalia | Kishanganj |
8 | Basantpur | Daula | Kishanganj (9 km) |
9 | Basatpur Marua Toli | Mahin Gaon | Kishanganj (6 km) |
10 | Basatpur Milik | Mahin Gaon | Kishanganj (7 km) |
11 | Basatpur Pharsadangi | Mahin Gaon | Kishanganj (7 km) |
12 | Bastadangi | Pichalia | Kishanganj (27 km) |
13 | Belwa | Mahin Gaon | Kishanganj (10 km) |
14 | Belwa Kasipur | Belwa | Kishanganj (12 km) |
15 | Belwa Milik | Chakla | Kishanganj |
16 | Bheriadangi | Chakla | Kishanganj (5 km) |
17 | Chakla | Chakla | Kishanganj (6 km) |
18 | Chaundi | Singhia Kulamani | Kishanganj (7 km) |
19 | Chhagalia | Belwa | Kishanganj (12 km) |
20 | Chhota Salki | Belwa | Kishanganj (8 km) |
21 | Chormara | Chakla | Kishanganj (5 km) |
22 | Daula | Daula | Kishanganj (12 km) |
23 | Dheksara | Teusa | Kishanganj (2 km) |
24 | Gachhpara | Gachpara | Kishanganj (5 km) |
25 | Goaltoli | Singhia Kulamani | Kishanganj (12 km) |
26 | Gobindpur | Mahin Gaon | Kishanganj (10 km) |
27 | Halamala | Halamala | Kishanganj (16 km) |
28 | Janamjai | Daula | Kishanganj (15 km) |
29 | Jharbari | Gachpara | Kishanganj (4 km) |
30 | Jia Gachhi | Pichalia | Kishanganj |
31 | Kaparporbandha | Pichalia | Kishanganj (22 km) |
32 | Kasipur | Belwa | Kishanganj (11 km) |
33 | Katahalia | Daula | Kishanganj (10 km) |
34 | Katahalia Bhag | Daula | Kishanganj |
35 | Katmohan | Motihara Taluka | Kishanganj (14 km) |
36 | Kirdah Samda | Daula | Kishanganj (5 km) |
37 | Kolaha | Teusa | Kishanganj (3 km) |
38 | Lakhimara | Mahin Gaon | Kishanganj (8 km) |
39 | Lalbari | Daula | Kishanganj (17 km) |
40 | Mahammadpur Bhagal | Pichalia | Kishanganj (21 km) |
41 | Mahesh Bathna | Gachpara | Kishanganj (4 km) |
42 | Mahesh Bathna Khas | Teusa | Kishanganj (4 km) |
43 | Mahesh Bathnakhas Milik | Teusa | Kishanganj (4 km) |
44 | Majhok | Daula | Kishanganj (12 km) |
45 | Meda | Motihara Taluka | Kishanganj (13 km) |
46 | Mehangaon | Mahin Gaon | Kishanganj (8 km) |
47 | Mehengaon Milik | Daula | Kishanganj (8 km) |
48 | Motihara | Halamala | Kishanganj (14 km) |
49 | Motihara Taluka | Motihara Taluka | Kishanganj (13 km) |
50 | Nonia | Mahin Gaon | Kishanganj (7 km) |
51 | Panisal | Motihara Taluka | Kishanganj (15 km) |
52 | Phulwari | Chakla | Kishanganj (4 km) |
53 | Piakunri | Singhia Kulamani | Kishanganj (14 km) |
54 | Pichhla | Pichalia | Kishanganj (24 km) |
55 | Pirani | Chakla | Kishanganj (4 km) |
56 | Purla Bari | Daula | Kishanganj (12 km) |
57 | Satkhamhar | Singhia Kulamani | Kishanganj (13 km) |
58 | Simalbari | Teusa | Kishanganj (3 km) |
59 | Singhia | Singhia Kulamani | Kishanganj (11 km) |
60 | Solki | Belwa | Kishanganj (8 km) |
61 | Sultanpur | Chakla | Kishanganj (4 km) |
62 | Taisa | Teusa | Kishanganj (2 km) |
63 | Telia Pokhar | Singhia Kulamani | Kishanganj (15 km) |
64 | Tengramari | Gachpara | Kishanganj (10 km) |
65 | Thauapara | Teusa | Kishanganj (4 km) |
66 | Thaunapara | Teusa | Kishanganj (5 km) |
67 | Topamari | Chakla | Kishanganj (5 km) |
Population of Kishanganj Subdivision
The population profile of Kishanganj 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 Kishanganj's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,41,134 | 1,35,352 | 1,05,782 |
Male Population | 1,24,694 | 69,551 | 55,143 |
Female Population | 1,16,440 | 65,801 | 50,639 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 47,062 | 30,178 | 16,884 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,878 | 15,242 | 8,636 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,184 | 14,936 | 8,248 |
Literate Population | 1,21,869 | 56,561 | 65,308 |
Literate Male Population | 69,394 | 32,946 | 36,448 |
Literate Female Population | 52,475 | 23,615 | 28,860 |
Illiterate Population | 1,19,265 | 78,791 | 40,474 |
Illiterate Male Population | 55,300 | 36,605 | 18,695 |
Illiterate Female Population | 63,965 | 42,186 | 21,779 |
Total Households | 47,256 | 26,558 | 20,698 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kishanganj Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 20,743 | 8,439 | 12,304 |
SC Male Population | 10,604 | 4,283 | 6,321 |
SC Female Population | 10,139 | 4,156 | 5,983 |
Total ST Population | 5,454 | 3,849 | 1,605 |
ST Male Population | 2,792 | 1,993 | 799 |
ST Female Population | 2,662 | 1,856 | 806 |
Population Density | 1,606 / km² | 1,127 / km² | 3,512 / km² |