Murliganj
Murliganj is a Town and Subdivision in Madhepura 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 Murliganj Block (CD) is 01164. The total area of Murliganj Subdivision is 167 km², which includes 152.69 km² of rural area and 14.07 km² of urban area. Murliganj has a sex ratio of approximately 910 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Murliganj Subdivision
Murliganj Subdivision has a total of 39 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 Murliganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amari Dharhra | Singiyan | Murliganj (15 km) |
| 2 | Belo | Belo | Madhepura (12 km) |
| 3 | Bhairopatti | Bhatkhora | Murliganj (12 km) |
| 4 | Bhatkhori | Bhatkhora | Murliganj (14 km) |
| 5 | Bindraban | Deena Patti Sakhua | Murliganj (10 km) |
| 6 | Bishunpur | Parwa Navtol | Murliganj (8 km) |
| 7 | Bishunpur Korlahi Chakla | Tamout Parsa | Murliganj |
| 8 | Bishunpur Korlahi Milik | Tamout Parsa | Murliganj (15 km) |
| 9 | Dighi | Dighi | Murliganj (3 km) |
| 10 | Dinapatti | Deena Patti Sakhua | Murliganj (8 km) |
| 11 | Gamharia Ekdara | Gitapur | Murliganj (10 km) |
| 12 | Gangapur | Gangapur | Madhepura (15 km) |
| 13 | Gopalitola | Deena Patti Sakhua | Murliganj (14 km) |
| 14 | Gudar Chakla | Singiyan | Murliganj (14 km) |
| 15 | Harpur | Haripur Kala | Murliganj (10 km) |
| 16 | Jitapur | Gitapur | Madhepura (10 km) |
| 17 | Jitapur Arazi | Gitapur | Murliganj |
| 18 | Jorgawan | Jorgama | Murliganj (14 km) |
| 19 | Khari | Nadhi | Murliganj (20 km) |
| 20 | Khusropatti | Gangapur | Murliganj (7 km) |
| 21 | Labtol | Parwa Navtol | Murliganj (11 km) |
| 22 | Mirganj | Jorgama | Murliganj (2 km) |
| 23 | Narha | Tamout Parsa | Murliganj (16 km) |
| 24 | Pakilpar | Haripur Kala | Murliganj (5 km) |
| 25 | Parmanandpur Milik | Pokhram Parmanandpur | Murliganj |
| 26 | Parmanpur | Pokhram Parmanandpur | Murliganj (19 km) |
| 27 | Parwa | Parwa Navtol | Murliganj (8 km) |
| 28 | Pokhram | Pokhram Parmanandpur | Murliganj (18 km) |
| 29 | Pokhram Milik | Pokhram Parmanandpur | Murliganj |
| 30 | Raghunathpur | Koliahpatti Dumariya | Murliganj (10 km) |
| 31 | Rajni | Rajni | Murliganj (10 km) |
| 32 | Rajnigot Milik | Rajni | Murliganj (10 km) |
| 33 | Rampur | Rampur | Murliganj (2 km) |
| 34 | Rani Patti | Singiyan | Murliganj (12 km) |
| 35 | Sahebganj Itahari | Dighi | Murliganj (7 km) |
| 36 | Sakhua | Deena Patti Sakhua | Murliganj (8 km) |
| 37 | Singhian | Singiyan | Murliganj (14 km) |
| 38 | Tamautparsa | Tamout Parsa | Murliganj (16 km) |
| 39 | Tirkona | Deena Patti Sakhua | Murliganj (10 km) |
Population of Murliganj Subdivision
The population profile of Murliganj 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 Murliganj 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 | 2,14,322 | 1,85,631 | 28,691 |
| Male Population | 1,12,182 | 97,180 | 15,002 |
| Female Population | 1,02,140 | 88,451 | 13,689 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 41,356 | 36,470 | 4,886 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,577 | 19,118 | 2,459 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,779 | 17,352 | 2,427 |
| Literate Population | 92,372 | 76,240 | 16,132 |
| Literate Male Population | 56,587 | 47,236 | 9,351 |
| Literate Female Population | 35,785 | 29,004 | 6,781 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,21,950 | 1,09,391 | 12,559 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 55,595 | 49,944 | 5,651 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 66,355 | 59,447 | 6,908 |
| Total Households | 43,717 | 37,981 | 5,736 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Murliganj Subdivision is around 2,14,322 people. This includes 1,12,182 males and 1,02,140 females. Rural population is about 1,85,631 (97,180 males and 88,451 females), while urban population is nearly 28,691 (15,002 males and 13,689 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 41,356 of the population, with 21,577 boys and 19,779 girls. Rural areas have 36,470 children, and urban areas have about 4,886 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 92,372 literate people in Murliganj Subdivision, including 56,587 literate males and 35,785 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 76,240 individuals and urban literacy covers around 16,132 people.
- About 1,21,950 people in Murliganj Subdivision are not literate, including 55,595 males and 66,355 females. Rural areas include 1,09,391 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,559 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 43,717 households, with 37,981 in villages and 5,736 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Murliganj 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 | 44,726 | 40,763 | 3,963 |
| SC Male Population | 23,025 | 20,999 | 2,026 |
| SC Female Population | 21,701 | 19,764 | 1,937 |
| Total ST Population | 4,720 | 4,670 | 50 |
| ST Male Population | 2,401 | 2,378 | 23 |
| ST Female Population | 2,319 | 2,292 | 27 |
| Population Density | 1,285 / km² | 1,216 / km² | 2,039 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Murliganj Subdivision is approximately 44,726 people, including 23,025 males and 21,701 females. Around 40,763 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,963 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Murliganj Subdivision is about 4,720 people, including 2,401 males and 2,319 females. Around 4,670 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 50 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,285 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,216 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,039 people per sq. km.