Gamharia Subdivision - Madhepura, Bihar
Gamharia is an administrative subdivision in the Madhepura district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Gamharia is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Garh Baruari, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 117.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 54 km², including 54.20 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 921 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gamharia Subdivision
Gamharia Subdivision has a total of 12 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 | Aurahi | Rural | Gamhariya |
| 2 | Babhani Bholwa | Rural | Bhelwa |
| 3 | Chikni | Rural | Chikni |
| 4 | Daha | Rural | Babhni |
| 5 | Gamharia | Rural | Gamhariya |
| 6 | Jagbani | Rural | Itwa - Jiwachhpur |
| 7 | Jiwachhpur | Rural | Jiwachhpur |
| 8 | Kaurihar | Rural | Kaurihar - Tarawe |
| 9 | Parwaha | Rural | Kaurihar - Tarawe |
| 10 | Piprahi (Part In Singheshwar) | Rural | Aurahi - Ekparha |
| 11 | Rupauli (Part In Singheshwar) | Rural | Itwa - Jiwachhpur |
| 12 | Tarawe | Rural | Kaurihar - Tarawe |
Population of Gamharia Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Gamharia Subdivision has a total population of 82,522 people, consisting of 42,950 males and 39,572 females. There are 15,970 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,523 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82,522 | 82,522 | 0 |
| Male Population | 42,950 | 42,950 | 0 |
| Female Population | 39,572 | 39,572 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,970 | 15,970 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,523 / km² | 1,523 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 34,191 literate people and 15,262 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,074 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 44 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,262 | 15,262 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 34,191 | 34,191 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,331 | 48,331 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,074 | 12,074 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 44 | 44 | 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.