Singheshwar
Singheshwar 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 Singheshwar Block (CD) is 01159. The total area of Singheshwar Subdivision is 135 km², which includes 133.33 km² of rural area and 1.26 km² of urban area. Singheshwar has a sex ratio of approximately 908 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Singheshwar Subdivision
Singheshwar Subdivision has a total of 27 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 Singheshwar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bairbana | Bahairi | Madhepura (14 km) |
| 2 | Barhari | Bahairi | Madhepura (19 km) |
| 3 | Behri | Behrari | Madhepura (14 km) |
| 4 | Burhawe | Bahairi | Madhepura (12 km) |
| 5 | Dardari | Bahairi | Madhepura (17 km) |
| 6 | Dulari | Dular Piprahi | Madhepura (17 km) |
| 7 | Gauripur | Gouri Pur | Madhepura (7 km) |
| 8 | Gohumani | Ithari Gehumani | Madhepura (13 km) |
| 9 | Gopalpur | Kamar Gama | Madhepura (19 km) |
| 10 | Gurtara | Lalpur Saro Patti | Madhepura (14 km) |
| 11 | Jajhat | Jajhat Sabaila | Madhepura (5 km) |
| 12 | Jalwara | Manpur | Madhepura (22 km) |
| 13 | Kamargaon | Kamar Gama | Madhepura (21 km) |
| 14 | Kanhuan Goriari | Manpur | Madhepura (27 km) |
| 15 | Lalpur | Lalpur Saro Patti | Madhepura (12 km) |
| 16 | Latrahi | Dular Piprahi | Madhepura (17 km) |
| 17 | Mahuli | Manpur | Madhepura (24 km) |
| 18 | Majarhat | Jajhat Sabaila | Madhepura (6 km) |
| 19 | Manpur | Manpur | Madhepura (25 km) |
| 20 | Patori | Patori | Madhepura (10 km) |
| 21 | Piprahi | Aurahi Ekparha | Madhepura (17 km) |
| 22 | Rampatti | Singheshwar | Madhepura (10 km) |
| 23 | Rampur | Patori | Madhepura (9 km) |
| 24 | Rupauli | Aurahi Ekparha | Madhepura (10 km) |
| 25 | Saropatti | Lalpur Saro Patti | Madhepura (11 km) |
| 26 | Singhesar Asthan | Singheshwar | Singheshwar |
| 27 | Sukhasan | Bhawanipur | Madhepura (10 km) |
Population of Singheshwar Subdivision
The population profile of Singheshwar 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 Singheshwar 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 | 1,34,159 | 1,28,861 | 5,298 |
| Male Population | 70,300 | 67,483 | 2,817 |
| Female Population | 63,859 | 61,378 | 2,481 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,119 | 26,182 | 937 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,116 | 13,631 | 485 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,003 | 12,551 | 452 |
| Literate Population | 55,115 | 51,995 | 3,120 |
| Literate Male Population | 34,732 | 32,896 | 1,836 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,383 | 19,099 | 1,284 |
| Illiterate Population | 79,044 | 76,866 | 2,178 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 35,568 | 34,587 | 981 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 43,476 | 42,279 | 1,197 |
| Total Households | 27,252 | 26,132 | 1,120 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Singheshwar Subdivision is around 1,34,159 people. This includes 70,300 males and 63,859 females. Rural population is about 1,28,861 (67,483 males and 61,378 females), while urban population is nearly 5,298 (2,817 males and 2,481 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 27,119 of the population, with 14,116 boys and 13,003 girls. Rural areas have 26,182 children, and urban areas have about 937 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 55,115 literate people in Singheshwar Subdivision, including 34,732 literate males and 20,383 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 51,995 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,120 people.
- About 79,044 people in Singheshwar Subdivision are not literate, including 35,568 males and 43,476 females. Rural areas include 76,866 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,178 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 27,252 households, with 26,132 in villages and 1,120 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Singheshwar 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 | 28,557 | 28,310 | 247 |
| SC Male Population | 14,790 | 14,666 | 124 |
| SC Female Population | 13,767 | 13,644 | 123 |
| Total ST Population | 118 | 47 | 71 |
| ST Male Population | 66 | 27 | 39 |
| ST Female Population | 52 | 20 | 32 |
| Population Density | 997 / km² | 967 / km² | 4,205 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Singheshwar Subdivision is approximately 28,557 people, including 14,790 males and 13,767 females. Around 28,310 people live in rural parts. Nearly 247 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Singheshwar Subdivision is about 118 people, including 66 males and 52 females. Around 47 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 71 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 997 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 967 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,205 people per sq. km.