Shankarpur Subdivision - Madhepura, Bihar
Shankarpur 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. Shankarpur is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Budhma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 128.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 158 km², including 157.80 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Shankarpur Subdivision
Shankarpur Subdivision has a total of 9 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 | Bani | Rural | Rampur Lahi |
| 2 | Basantpur | Rural | Raibhir |
| 3 | Behrari | Rural | Behrari |
| 4 | Champanagar | Rural | Giddha |
| 5 | Gidha | Rural | Giddha |
| 6 | Jirwa | Rural | Sonbarsha |
| 7 | Kamargaon (Part In Singheshwar) | Rural | Moura Kabiyahi |
| 8 | Maura | Rural | Rampur Lahi |
| 9 | Raibhir | Rural | Raibhir |
Population of Shankarpur Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Shankarpur Subdivision has a total population of 1,06,222 people, consisting of 55,157 males and 51,065 females. There are 22,238 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 673 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,06,222 | 1,06,222 | 0 |
| Male Population | 55,157 | 55,157 | 0 |
| Female Population | 51,065 | 51,065 | 0 |
| Total Households | 22,238 | 22,238 | 0 |
| Population Density | 673 / km² | 673 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 46,438 literate people and 19,913 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 24,110 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 171 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) | 19,913 | 19,913 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 46,438 | 46,438 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 59,784 | 59,784 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 24,110 | 24,110 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 171 | 171 | 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.