Rajgir Subdivision - Nalanda, Bihar
Rajgir 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. Rajgir is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Rajgir, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 99.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 195 km², including 145.29 km² rural area and 50.18 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 912 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rajgir Subdivision
Rajgir Subdivision has a total of 67 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 | Andwas | Rural | Lodipur |
| 2 | Badauna | Rural | Meyar |
| 3 | Bahera | Rural | Barnousa |
| 4 | Banauli | Rural | Barnousa |
| 5 | Barhari | Rural | Pathroura |
| 6 | Barhauna | Both | Meyar |
| 7 | Barnausa | Rural | Barnousa |
| 8 | Basuain | Rural | Pathroura |
| 9 | Belouwa | Rural | Nahub |
| 10 | Bhui | Rural | Bhui |
| 11 | Birchait | Both | Nai Pokhar |
| 12 | Chak Bhui | Rural | Bhui |
| 13 | Chakrasul | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Chandaura | Rural | Pathroura |
| 15 | Chhabilapur | Rural | Gorour |
| 16 | Dariapur | Both | Nai Pokhar |
| 17 | Dariapur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Dogi | Rural | Lodipur |
| 19 | Gobdiha | Rural | Barnousa |
| 20 | Goraur | Rural | Gorour |
| 21 | Hansrajpur | Both | Nai Pokhar |
| 22 | Hansrajpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Hasanpur | Both | Nahub |
| 24 | Hasanpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Jhalar | Rural | Nahub |
| 26 | Karimpur | Rural | Gorour |
| 27 | Katalpura | Rural | Lodipur |
| 28 | Katari | Rural | Gorour |
| 29 | Katha | Rural | Pathroura |
| 30 | Khaira Chaman | Rural | Gorour |
| 31 | Khaira Salaru | Rural | Bhui |
| 32 | Kharjama | Rural | Gorour |
| 33 | Lahuar | Both | Nai Pokhar |
| 34 | Lodipur | Rural | Lodipur |
| 35 | Mahadeopur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 36 | Mahuwalla | Urban | Not applicable |
| 37 | Mahuwalla | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 38 | Majaitha | Rural | Pathroura |
| 39 | Malisanr | Rural | Lodipur |
| 40 | Matihani | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 41 | Mian Bigha | Rural | Barnousa |
| 42 | Miar | Both | Meyar |
| 43 | Milki | Rural | Bhui |
| 44 | Molnadih | Rural | Barnousa |
| 45 | Mora | Both | Meyar |
| 46 | Mora | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 47 | Nahub | Rural | Nahub |
| 48 | Nekpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 49 | Nekpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 50 | Niman | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 51 | Niman | Both | Meyar |
| 52 | Nonhi | Rural | Pathroura |
| 53 | Panditpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 54 | Pathraura Duhai Suhai | Rural | Pathroura |
| 55 | Pilkhi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 56 | Pilkhi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 57 | Rajgir | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 58 | Rasalpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 59 | Rasalpur | Both | Nai Pokhar |
| 60 | Ratana | Rural | Gorour |
| 61 | Saurei | Both | Nai Pokhar |
| 62 | Siwan | Rural | Nahub |
| 63 | Tetaria | Rural | Barnousa |
| 64 | Thera | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 65 | Thera | Both | Meyar |
| 66 | Ujarpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 67 | Ujarpur | Both | Nai Pokhar |
Population of Rajgir Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Rajgir Subdivision has a total population of 1,30,183 people, consisting of 68,053 males and 62,130 females. There are 21,709 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 666 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,30,183 | 88,596 | 41,587 |
| Male Population | 68,053 | 46,184 | 21,869 |
| Female Population | 62,130 | 42,412 | 19,718 |
| Total Households | 21,709 | 14,679 | 7,030 |
| Population Density | 666 / km² | 610 / km² | 829 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 68,271 literate people and 22,857 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 35,230 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 78 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) | 22,857 | 15,935 | 6,922 |
| Literate Population | 68,271 | 44,150 | 24,121 |
| Illiterate Population | 61,912 | 44,446 | 17,466 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 35,230 | 23,506 | 11,724 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 78 | 36 | 42 |
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.