Hilsa Subdivision - Nalanda District, Bihar
Hilsa 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. Hilsa is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Hilsa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 140 km², including 117.11 km² rural area and 22.96 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 911 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Hilsa Subdivision
Hilsa Subdivision has a total of 61 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 | Akbarpur | Rural | Akabarpur |
| 2 | Alipur | Rural | Arpa |
| 3 | Alipur | Rural | Kawa |
| 4 | Arpa | Rural | Arpa |
| 5 | Asarhi | Rural | Asari |
| 6 | Babhan Diha | Rural | Akabarpur |
| 7 | Bamhan Barui | Rural | Indaut |
| 8 | Bamhanthan Malawan | Rural | Yogi Pur |
| 9 | Bara | Rural | Bara |
| 10 | Barhai Bigha | Rural | Korawan |
| 11 | Bazidpur | Rural | Chiksaura |
| 12 | Bhadaul | Rural | Puna |
| 13 | Bhokila | Rural | Yogi Pur |
| 14 | Bijla | Rural | Puna |
| 15 | Chaman Dih | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 16 | Chiksaura | Rural | Chiksaura |
| 17 | Dabaul | Rural | Kapasiawan |
| 18 | Gangapur | Rural | Reri |
| 19 | Ganipur | Rural | Yogi Pur |
| 20 | Gaura | Rural | Arpa |
| 21 | Ghosi | Rural | Kawa |
| 22 | Gilanipur | Rural | Chiksaura |
| 23 | Gosainpur | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 24 | Gulni | Rural | Juniyar |
| 25 | Harbanspur | Rural | Chiksaura |
| 26 | Hilsa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Indaut | Rural | Indaut |
| 28 | Jogipur Malawan | Rural | Yogi Pur |
| 29 | Juniar | Rural | Juniyar |
| 30 | Kamta | Rural | Kamta |
| 31 | Kapasiawan | Rural | Kapasiawan |
| 32 | Kawa | Rural | Kawa |
| 33 | Keshopur | Rural | Akabarpur |
| 34 | Khaddi | Rural | Asari |
| 35 | Korawan | Rural | Korawan |
| 36 | Kurtha | Rural | Arpa |
| 37 | Kusaita | Rural | Korawan |
| 38 | Lohra | Rural | Kamta |
| 39 | Madaha | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 40 | Maheshpur | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 41 | Mai | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 42 | Makhdumpur | Rural | Arpa |
| 43 | Maranchi | Rural | Chiksaura |
| 44 | Marwa | Rural | Chiksaura |
| 45 | Mirzapur | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 46 | Miyanbigha | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 47 | Mominpur | Rural | Bara |
| 48 | Muhammadpur | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 49 | Mustafabadurfsardarbighaasarhi | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 50 | Nadha | Rural | Bara |
| 51 | Naudiha | Rural | Puna |
| 52 | Paindapur | Rural | Reri |
| 53 | Phulwaria | Rural | Korawan |
| 54 | Puna | Rural | Puna |
| 55 | Rajwa | Rural | Arpa |
| 56 | Renri | Rural | Reri |
| 57 | Shekhopur | Rural | Kapasiawan |
| 58 | Shohrapur | Rural | Mirjapur |
| 59 | Sipara | Rural | Reri |
| 60 | Tirlok Bigha | Rural | Kapasiawan |
| 61 | Yarpur | Rural | Yogi Pur |
Population of Hilsa Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Hilsa Subdivision has a total population of 1,97,309 people, consisting of 1,03,227 males and 94,082 females. There are 33,209 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,409 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,97,309 | 1,46,257 | 51,052 |
| Male Population | 1,03,227 | 76,172 | 27,055 |
| Female Population | 94,082 | 70,085 | 23,997 |
| Total Households | 33,209 | 24,528 | 8,681 |
| Population Density | 1,409 / km² | 1,249 / km² | 2,224 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,07,689 literate people and 35,921 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 35,493 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 82 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,921 | 27,626 | 8,295 |
| Literate Population | 1,07,689 | 74,984 | 32,705 |
| Illiterate Population | 89,620 | 71,273 | 18,347 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 35,493 | 28,921 | 6,572 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 82 | 56 | 26 |
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.