Noorsarai Subdivision - Nalanda, Bihar
Noorsarai 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. Noorsarai is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Dekpura Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 128 km², including 127.78 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Noorsarai Subdivision
Noorsarai Subdivision has a total of 63 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 | Ahiapur | Rural | Nadiauna |
| 2 | Ajaipur | Rural | Ajaypur |
| 3 | Ajnaura | Rural | Ajaypur |
| 4 | Andhana | Rural | Noorsarai |
| 5 | Bansgopalpur | Rural | Charuipar |
| 6 | Bansgopalpur | Rural | Charuipar |
| 7 | Bara Khurd | Rural | Barakhurd |
| 8 | Barara | Rural | Barara |
| 9 | Begampur | Both | Mamurabad |
| 10 | Begampur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Belsar | Rural | Nirdur |
| 12 | Bhakhri | Rural | Meyar |
| 13 | Budhaul | Rural | Nirdur |
| 14 | Chak Chandasi | Rural | Chandasi |
| 15 | Chandasi | Rural | Noorsarai |
| 16 | Charuipar | Rural | Noorsarai |
| 17 | Darwara | Rural | Daruara |
| 18 | Daudpur | Rural | Jagdishpur Tiari |
| 19 | Doia | Rural | Doiya |
| 20 | Ganpura | Rural | Nirdur |
| 21 | Hinganpura | Rural | Barara |
| 22 | Ibrahimpur | Rural | Meyar |
| 23 | Isapur | Rural | Ajaypur |
| 24 | Jagdishpur Tiari | Rural | Jagdishpur Tiari |
| 25 | Jamnapur | Rural | Doiya |
| 26 | Jhanwan | Rural | Andhna |
| 27 | Juhi Chak | Rural | Muzaffarpur |
| 28 | Kainri | Rural | Meyar |
| 29 | Kaithauli | Rural | Muzaffarpur |
| 30 | Kakaila | Rural | Mamurabad |
| 31 | Kakaria | Rural | Meyar |
| 32 | Kakhra | Rural | Barara |
| 33 | Kaparsari | Rural | Paparnousa |
| 34 | Kashmiri Chak | Rural | Nirdur |
| 35 | Kathanpura | Rural | Rasalpur |
| 36 | Kewai | Rural | Nadiauna |
| 37 | Kishunpur | Rural | Daruara |
| 38 | Kundi | Rural | Daruara |
| 39 | Lohri | Rural | Meyar |
| 40 | Machhardiha | Rural | Paparnousa |
| 41 | Makanpur | Rural | Jagdishpur Tiari |
| 42 | Mamurabad | Rural | Mamurabad |
| 43 | Mandachh | Rural | Barara |
| 44 | Marhara | Rural | Nirdur |
| 45 | Mear | Rural | Meyar |
| 46 | Musepur Saifuddin | Rural | Meyar |
| 47 | Mustafapur | Rural | Mamurabad |
| 48 | Muzaffarpur | Rural | Muzaffarpur |
| 49 | Nadiauna | Rural | Nadiauna |
| 50 | Naraura | Rural | Noorsarai |
| 51 | Nari | Rural | Jagdishpur Tiari |
| 52 | Nirpur | Rural | Nirdur |
| 53 | Nosra | Rural | Nirdur |
| 54 | Paparnohsa | Rural | Paparnousa |
| 55 | Parasi | Rural | Muzaffarpur |
| 56 | Pariaunna | Rural | Doiya |
| 57 | Ramdiha | Rural | Meyar |
| 58 | Rasalpur | Rural | Rasalpur |
| 59 | Ratanpur | Rural | Ajaypur |
| 60 | Sakrorha | Rural | Paparnousa |
| 61 | Sargaon | Rural | Nadiauna |
| 62 | Sherpur | Rural | Rasalpur |
| 63 | Sultanpur | Rural | Daruara |
Population of Noorsarai Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Noorsarai Subdivision has a total population of 1,72,351 people, consisting of 89,560 males and 82,791 females. There are 28,459 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,349 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,72,351 | 1,72,351 | 0 |
| Male Population | 89,560 | 89,560 | 0 |
| Female Population | 82,791 | 82,791 | 0 |
| Total Households | 28,459 | 28,459 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,349 / km² | 1,349 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 90,779 literate people and 31,448 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 44,958 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 58 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) | 31,448 | 31,448 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 90,779 | 90,779 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 81,572 | 81,572 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 44,958 | 44,958 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 58 | 58 | 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.