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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Andhuakol Gachpara Kishanganj (4 km)
2Andowakol Halamala Kishanganj (14 km)
3Babhantola Pichalia Kishanganj (20 km)
4Bairgachhi Gachpara Kishanganj (5 km)
5Balia Daula Kishanganj (13 km)
6Bararo Pichalia Kishanganj (16 km)
7Barchuna Pichalia Kishanganj
8Basantpur Daula Kishanganj (9 km)
9Basatpur Marua Toli Mahin Gaon Kishanganj (6 km)
10Basatpur Milik Mahin Gaon Kishanganj (7 km)
11Basatpur Pharsadangi Mahin Gaon Kishanganj (7 km)
12Bastadangi Pichalia Kishanganj (27 km)
13Belwa Mahin Gaon Kishanganj (10 km)
14Belwa Kasipur Belwa Kishanganj (12 km)
15Belwa Milik Chakla Kishanganj
16Bheriadangi Chakla Kishanganj (5 km)
17Chakla Chakla Kishanganj (6 km)
18Chaundi Singhia Kulamani Kishanganj (7 km)
19Chhagalia Belwa Kishanganj (12 km)
20Chhota Salki Belwa Kishanganj (8 km)
21Chormara Chakla Kishanganj (5 km)
22Daula Daula Kishanganj (12 km)
23Dheksara Teusa Kishanganj (2 km)
24Gachhpara Gachpara Kishanganj (5 km)
25Goaltoli Singhia Kulamani Kishanganj (12 km)
26Gobindpur Mahin Gaon Kishanganj (10 km)
27Halamala Halamala Kishanganj (16 km)
28Janamjai Daula Kishanganj (15 km)
29Jharbari Gachpara Kishanganj (4 km)
30Jia Gachhi Pichalia Kishanganj
31Kaparporbandha Pichalia Kishanganj (22 km)
32Kasipur Belwa Kishanganj (11 km)
33Katahalia Daula Kishanganj (10 km)
34Katahalia Bhag Daula Kishanganj
35Katmohan Motihara Taluka Kishanganj (14 km)
36Kirdah Samda Daula Kishanganj (5 km)
37Kolaha Teusa Kishanganj (3 km)
38Lakhimara Mahin Gaon Kishanganj (8 km)
39Lalbari Daula Kishanganj (17 km)
40Mahammadpur Bhagal Pichalia Kishanganj (21 km)
41Mahesh Bathna Gachpara Kishanganj (4 km)
42Mahesh Bathna Khas Teusa Kishanganj (4 km)
43Mahesh Bathnakhas Milik Teusa Kishanganj (4 km)
44Majhok Daula Kishanganj (12 km)
45Meda Motihara Taluka Kishanganj (13 km)
46Mehangaon Mahin Gaon Kishanganj (8 km)
47Mehengaon Milik Daula Kishanganj (8 km)
48Motihara Halamala Kishanganj (14 km)
49Motihara Taluka Motihara Taluka Kishanganj (13 km)
50Nonia Mahin Gaon Kishanganj (7 km)
51Panisal Motihara Taluka Kishanganj (15 km)
52Phulwari Chakla Kishanganj (4 km)
53Piakunri Singhia Kulamani Kishanganj (14 km)
54Pichhla Pichalia Kishanganj (24 km)
55Pirani Chakla Kishanganj (4 km)
56Purla Bari Daula Kishanganj (12 km)
57Satkhamhar Singhia Kulamani Kishanganj (13 km)
58Simalbari Teusa Kishanganj (3 km)
59Singhia Singhia Kulamani Kishanganj (11 km)
60Solki Belwa Kishanganj (8 km)
61Sultanpur Chakla Kishanganj (4 km)
62Taisa Teusa Kishanganj (2 km)
63Telia Pokhar Singhia Kulamani Kishanganj (15 km)
64Tengramari Gachpara Kishanganj (10 km)
65Thauapara Teusa Kishanganj (4 km)
66Thaunapara Teusa Kishanganj (5 km)
67Topamari 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
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
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