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 information the sub-district code of Barahiya Block (CD) is 01365. Total area of barahiya subdivision is 221 km² including 194.26 km² rural area and 26.54 km² urban area. Barahiya subdivision has a population of 1,28,977 peoples, out of which urban population is 43,032 while rural population is 85,945. Barahiya has a sex ratio of approximately 879 females for every 1,000 males. Barahiya subdivision has a population density of 584 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,768 houses in the sub-district, including 6,893 urban houses and 12,875 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 55.93% population of barahiya subdivision is literate, out of which 63.07% males and 47.81% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ainjani Ghat Ajni Ghat Barahiya (12 km)
2Bahadurpur Dumri Barahiya (8 km)
3Birupur Pali Barahiya (6 km)
4Chak Indupur Gangasarai Barahiya
5Chhabisaia Gangasarai Barahiya
6Dariapur Laxmipur Barahiya (11 km)
7Dumri Dumri Barahiya (14 km)
8Ganga Sarai Gangasarai Barahiya (5 km)
9Girdharpur Girdharpur Barahiya (6 km)
10Hirdan Bigha Jaitpur Barahiya (3 km)
11Jaitpur Jaitpur Barahiya (10 km)
12Jakhaur Girdharpur Barahiya (10 km)
13Juas Dumri Barahiya (8 km)
14Kalianpur Khutaha East Barahiya (13 km)
15Kamarpur Pali Barahiya (10 km)
16Khutaha Khutaha West Barahiya (5 km)
17Kuthwa Pali Barahiya (8 km)
18Lachhmipur Ajni Ghat Barahiya (15 km)
19Mahram Chak Pali Barahiya (9 km)
20Malpur Ajni Ghat Barahiya (10 km)
21Manoharpur Girdharpur Barahiya (10 km)
22Narsinghauli Ajni Ghat Barahiya (16 km)
23Nathanpur Pali Barahiya (5 km)
24Nezai Girdharpur Barahiya (9 km)
25Nizampur Ajni Ghat Barahiya (8 km)
26Paharpur Laxmipur Barahiya (10 km)
27Pali Pali Barahiya (11 km)
28Partappur Dumri Barahiya (5 km)
29Repura Ajni Ghat Barahiya (17 km)
30Rustampur Ajni Ghat Barahiya (8 km)
31Sadai Bigha Girdharpur Barahiya (15 km)
32Saer Bigha Girdharpur Barahiya (9 km)
33Sajhain Ajni Ghat Barahiya (11 km)
34Sarma Girdharpur Barahiya (10 km)
35Shekhopur Ajni Ghat Barahiya
36Turk 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barahiya 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 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