Giriak Subdivision - Nalanda, Bihar
Giriak is an administrative subdivision in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Giriak is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Marahra, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 80 km², including 80.37 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Giriak Subdivision
Giriak Subdivision has a total of 55 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 | Adampur | Both | Sataua |
| 2 | Adampur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Amdaha | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Bakra | Rural | Chorsua |
| 5 | Barhaita | Both | Sataua |
| 6 | Barhaita | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Chorsua | Rural | Chorsua |
| 8 | Daktar English | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Daktar English | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Dasrathpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Dasrathpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Dhobi Bigha | Rural | Puraini |
| 13 | Durgapur | Rural | Pyarepur |
| 14 | Gazipur | Rural | Gajipur |
| 15 | Ghora Katora | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Ghorahi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Ghorahi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Ghorakatora | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Ghosrawan | Rural | Ghosrawan |
| 20 | Giriak Bahbalpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 21 | Giriak Bahbolpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 22 | Haibatpur | Rural | Puraini |
| 23 | Hasanpur | Rural | Puraini |
| 24 | Isua | Rural | Pyarepur |
| 25 | Jalalpur | Rural | Puraini |
| 26 | Kairua | Rural | Gajipur |
| 27 | Kandopur | Rural | Sataua |
| 28 | Kasuchak | Rural | Raitar |
| 29 | Katauna (Part In Katrisarai) | Rural | Sataua |
| 30 | Khanpur | Rural | Puraini |
| 31 | Lakkha Chak | Rural | Gajipur |
| 32 | Mahatpura | Rural | Puraini |
| 33 | Mahila | Rural | Gajipur |
| 34 | Manpur | Rural | Puraini |
| 35 | Markata | Rural | Pyarepur |
| 36 | Mohammadpur | Rural | Raitar |
| 37 | Nasirpur | Rural | Puraini |
| 38 | Palhauwa | Rural | Puraini |
| 39 | Pearepur | Rural | Pyarepur |
| 40 | Pearepur Arazi | Rural | Pyarepur |
| 41 | Pokharpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 42 | Pokharpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 43 | Puraini | Rural | Puraini |
| 44 | Puri | Urban | Not applicable |
| 45 | Puri | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 46 | Raitar | Rural | Raitar |
| 47 | Rupaspur | Rural | Pyarepur |
| 48 | Saidpur | Rural | Puraini |
| 49 | Saindih | Rural | Ghosrawan |
| 50 | Sakuchi | Rural | Gajipur |
| 51 | Satauwa | Rural | Sataua |
| 52 | Sikandara Kalan | Rural | Puraini |
| 53 | Sikandara Kalan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 54 | Takhat Rauza | Rural | Puraini |
| 55 | Tarokhar | Rural | Raitar |
Population of Giriak Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Giriak Subdivision has a total population of 96,845 people, consisting of 50,124 males and 46,721 females. There are 15,584 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,205 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96,845 | 96,845 | 0 |
| Male Population | 50,124 | 50,124 | 0 |
| Female Population | 46,721 | 46,721 | 0 |
| Total Households | 15,584 | 15,584 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,205 / km² | 1,205 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 48,123 literate people and 17,959 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,152 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 93 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) | 17,959 | 17,959 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 48,123 | 48,123 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 48,722 | 48,722 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,152 | 22,152 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 93 | 93 | 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.