Barahiya
Barahiya is a Town and Subdivision in Lakhisarai 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 Barahiya Block (CD) is 01365. The total area of Barahiya Subdivision is 221 km², which includes 194.26 km² of rural area and 26.54 km² of urban area. Barahiya has a sex ratio of approximately 879 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barahiya Subdivision
Barahiya Subdivision has a total of 36 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 Barahiya Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ainjani Ghat | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (12 km) |
| 2 | Bahadurpur | Dumri | Barahiya (8 km) |
| 3 | Birupur | Pali | Barahiya (6 km) |
| 4 | Chak Indupur | Gangasarai | Barahiya |
| 5 | Chhabisaia | Gangasarai | Barahiya |
| 6 | Dariapur | Laxmipur | Barahiya (11 km) |
| 7 | Dumri | Dumri | Barahiya (14 km) |
| 8 | Ganga Sarai | Gangasarai | Barahiya (5 km) |
| 9 | Girdharpur | Girdharpur | Barahiya (6 km) |
| 10 | Hirdan Bigha | Jaitpur | Barahiya (3 km) |
| 11 | Jaitpur | Jaitpur | Barahiya (10 km) |
| 12 | Jakhaur | Girdharpur | Barahiya (10 km) |
| 13 | Juas | Dumri | Barahiya (8 km) |
| 14 | Kalianpur | Khutaha East | Barahiya (13 km) |
| 15 | Kamarpur | Pali | Barahiya (10 km) |
| 16 | Khutaha | Khutaha West | Barahiya (5 km) |
| 17 | Kuthwa | Pali | Barahiya (8 km) |
| 18 | Lachhmipur | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (15 km) |
| 19 | Mahram Chak | Pali | Barahiya (9 km) |
| 20 | Malpur | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (10 km) |
| 21 | Manoharpur | Girdharpur | Barahiya (10 km) |
| 22 | Narsinghauli | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (16 km) |
| 23 | Nathanpur | Pali | Barahiya (5 km) |
| 24 | Nezai | Girdharpur | Barahiya (9 km) |
| 25 | Nizampur | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (8 km) |
| 26 | Paharpur | Laxmipur | Barahiya (10 km) |
| 27 | Pali | Pali | Barahiya (11 km) |
| 28 | Partappur | Dumri | Barahiya (5 km) |
| 29 | Repura | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (17 km) |
| 30 | Rustampur | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (8 km) |
| 31 | Sadai Bigha | Girdharpur | Barahiya (15 km) |
| 32 | Saer Bigha | Girdharpur | Barahiya (9 km) |
| 33 | Sajhain | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (11 km) |
| 34 | Sarma | Girdharpur | Barahiya (10 km) |
| 35 | Shekhopur | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya |
| 36 | Turk Aijani | Ajni Ghat | Barahiya (14 km) |
Population of Barahiya Subdivision
The population profile of Barahiya 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 Barahiya 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 | 1,28,977 | 85,945 | 43,032 |
| Male Population | 68,626 | 45,809 | 22,817 |
| Female Population | 60,351 | 40,136 | 20,215 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,590 | 15,884 | 6,706 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,995 | 8,378 | 3,617 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,595 | 7,506 | 3,089 |
| Literate Population | 72,136 | 45,390 | 26,746 |
| Literate Male Population | 43,283 | 27,901 | 15,382 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,853 | 17,489 | 11,364 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,841 | 40,555 | 16,286 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,343 | 17,908 | 7,435 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,498 | 22,647 | 8,851 |
| Total Households | 19,768 | 12,875 | 6,893 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Barahiya Subdivision is around 1,28,977 people. This includes 68,626 males and 60,351 females. Rural population is about 85,945 (45,809 males and 40,136 females), while urban population is nearly 43,032 (22,817 males and 20,215 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 22,590 of the population, with 11,995 boys and 10,595 girls. Rural areas have 15,884 children, and urban areas have about 6,706 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 72,136 literate people in Barahiya Subdivision, including 43,283 literate males and 28,853 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 45,390 individuals and urban literacy covers around 26,746 people.
- About 56,841 people in Barahiya Subdivision are not literate, including 25,343 males and 31,498 females. Rural areas include 40,555 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,286 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,768 households, with 12,875 in villages and 6,893 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barahiya 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 | 14,212 | 10,027 | 4,185 |
| SC Male Population | 7,570 | 5,344 | 2,226 |
| SC Female Population | 6,642 | 4,683 | 1,959 |
| Total ST Population | 48 | 20 | 28 |
| ST Male Population | 31 | 11 | 20 |
| ST Female Population | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Population Density | 584 / km² | 442 / km² | 1,621 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barahiya Subdivision is approximately 14,212 people, including 7,570 males and 6,642 females. Around 10,027 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,185 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barahiya Subdivision is about 48 people, including 31 males and 17 females. Around 20 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 28 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 584 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 442 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,621 people per sq. km.