Sarmera Subdivision - Nalanda District, Bihar
Sarmera 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. Sarmera is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Sheikpura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 136 km², including 135.69 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sarmera Subdivision
Sarmera Subdivision has a total of 37 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 | Ballopurpearepur | Rural | Sasaura |
| 2 | Barhia | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Barhia | Both | Husaina |
| 4 | Chero | Rural | Chero |
| 5 | Dhanawan | Rural | Mirnagar |
| 6 | Dhanuki | Rural | Dhanuki |
| 7 | Fatehpur Dumra | Rural | Kenar |
| 8 | Husena | Rural | Husaina |
| 9 | Isua | Rural | Isua |
| 10 | Jagjiwanpur | Rural | Kenar |
| 11 | Kazi Chak | Rural | Sasaura |
| 12 | Kazi Chak | Rural | Mirnagar |
| 13 | Kenar | Rural | Kenar |
| 14 | Kutra | Rural | Dhanuki |
| 15 | Malawan | Rural | Malawan |
| 16 | Mirnagar | Rural | Mirnagar |
| 17 | Misia | Rural | Husaina |
| 18 | Misia | Rural | Husaina |
| 19 | Moti Bigha | Rural | Malawan |
| 20 | Murtaza Chak | Rural | Sasaura |
| 21 | Musahri | Rural | Husaina |
| 22 | Nauarup | Rural | Chero |
| 23 | Parnawan | Rural | Dhanuki |
| 24 | Pojh | Rural | Malawan |
| 25 | Rupaspur | Rural | Dhanuki |
| 26 | Sadha | Rural | Husaina |
| 27 | Samastipur | Rural | Sasaura |
| 28 | Sarmera | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Sarmera | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 30 | Sasaur | Rural | Isua |
| 31 | Sasaur | Rural | Sasaura |
| 32 | Sekhra | Rural | Malawan |
| 33 | Singhaul | Rural | Sasaura |
| 34 | Singhaul Nala Chhoka | Rural | Sasaura |
| 35 | Singhaul Tal | Rural | Isua |
| 36 | Sondiha | Rural | Husaina |
| 37 | Tora | Rural | Mirnagar |
Population of Sarmera Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Sarmera Subdivision has a total population of 97,083 people, consisting of 50,583 males and 46,500 females. There are 16,435 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 715 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97,083 | 97,083 | 0 |
| Male Population | 50,583 | 50,583 | 0 |
| Female Population | 46,500 | 46,500 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,435 | 16,435 | 0 |
| Population Density | 715 / km² | 715 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 42,846 literate people and 19,273 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,694 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 54 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) | 19,273 | 19,273 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,846 | 42,846 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,237 | 54,237 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,694 | 22,694 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 54 | 54 | 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.