Meskaur
Meskaur is a Town and Subdivision in Nawada District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Meskaur Block (CD) is 01522. Total area of meskaur subdivision is 122 km². Meskaur subdivision has a population of 94,358 peoples. Meskaur subdivision has a population density of 771 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,028 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 48.55% population of meskaur subdivision is literate, out of which 58.53% males and 38.36% females are literate.
List of Villages in Meskaur Subdivision
Meskaur Subdivision has a total of 60 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Meskaur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adganwan | Barosar | Hisua (15 km) |
| 2 | Alawan | Tetaria | Hisua (27 km) |
| 3 | Ankri Panre Bigha | Ankri Pandeybigha | Hisua (20 km) |
| 4 | Arandi | Barosar | Hisua (18 km) |
| 5 | Arghu Chak | Biju Bigha | Meskaur |
| 6 | Bandhi | Barosar | Hisua (10 km) |
| 7 | Barat | Barat | Hisua (6 km) |
| 8 | Barosar | Barosar | Hisua (17 km) |
| 9 | Belwan | Barosar | Hisua (17 km) |
| 10 | Biju Bigha | Biju Bigha | Hisua (12 km) |
| 11 | Bisiait | Bisiait | Hisua (18 km) |
| 12 | Chanda Bara | Tetaria | Hisua (13 km) |
| 13 | Chandardei | Tetaria | Hisua (15 km) |
| 14 | Chanrsara | Mirzapur | Hisua (19 km) |
| 15 | Chorabara | Barosar | Hisua (16 km) |
| 16 | Dariyapur | Ankri Pandeybigha | Hisua (20 km) |
| 17 | Dewara | Ankri Pandeybigha | Hisua (5 km) |
| 18 | Dhanganwan | Ankri Pandeybigha | Hisua (20 km) |
| 19 | Dhonrhra | Tetaria | Hisua (26 km) |
| 20 | Gamhira | Bisiait | Hisua (15 km) |
| 21 | Ganga Bara | Tetaria | Hisua (10 km) |
| 22 | Gobindpur Urf Qanungo Bigha | Ankri Pandeybigha | Hisua (20 km) |
| 23 | Gotauli | Bisiait | Hisua (15 km) |
| 24 | Harla | Mirzapur | Hisua (16 km) |
| 25 | Hero | Tetaria | Hisua (12 km) |
| 26 | Jamui Pakariya | Barat | Hisua (4 km) |
| 27 | Jarahiya | Rasalpura | Hisua (10 km) |
| 28 | Jhikatia | Mirzapur | Hisua (17 km) |
| 29 | Katghara | Satiwazpur Sarai | Hisua (10 km) |
| 30 | Kaua Bara | Tetaria | Hisua (13 km) |
| 31 | Kopin | Ankri Pandeybigha | Hisua (20 km) |
| 32 | Lakhaura | Rasalpura | Hisua (8 km) |
| 33 | Lodipur Chak | Meskaur | Hisua (20 km) |
| 34 | Mahugain | Rasalpura | Hisua (10 km) |
| 35 | Majhila | Bisiait | Hisua (12 km) |
| 36 | Meksaur | Meskaur | Hisua (27 km) |
| 37 | Merhkuri | Biju Bigha | Hisua (12 km) |
| 38 | Milki | Satiwazpur Sarai | Hisua (10 km) |
| 39 | Mirzapur | Mirzapur | Hisua (16 km) |
| 40 | Murehta Chak | Satiwazpur Sarai | Hisua (10 km) |
| 41 | Nadgarh | Satiwazpur Sarai | Hisua (12 km) |
| 42 | Nadsena | Rasalpura | Hisua (9 km) |
| 43 | Niman | Rasalpura | Hisua (9 km) |
| 44 | Noni | Meskaur | Hisua (20 km) |
| 45 | Paroria | Biju Bigha | Hisua (15 km) |
| 46 | Pasarhi | Bisiait | Hisua (18 km) |
| 47 | Pasia | Bisiait | Meskaur |
| 48 | Pathra | Meskaur | Hisua (15 km) |
| 49 | Pawai | Mirzapur | Hisua (17 km) |
| 50 | Rampur | Ankri Pandeybigha | Hisua (20 km) |
| 51 | Ranka Jalalpur | Meskaur | Hisua (15 km) |
| 52 | Rasulpur | Rasalpura | Hisua (9 km) |
| 53 | Repura Sirsa | Barat | Hisua (3 km) |
| 54 | Saraye | Satiwazpur Sarai | Hisua (5 km) |
| 55 | Satua | Tetaria | Hisua (20 km) |
| 56 | Shekhabara | Tetaria | Hisua (10 km) |
| 57 | Sonpura | Barosar | Hisua (18 km) |
| 58 | Tali | Barosar | Meskaur |
| 59 | Tetaria | Tetaria | Hisua (27 km) |
| 60 | Woraina | Barosar | Hisua (15 km) |
Population of Meskaur Subdivision
The population profile of Meskaur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Meskaur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94,358 | 94,358 | N/A |
| Male Population | 47,681 | 47,681 | N/A |
| Female Population | 46,677 | 46,677 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,075 | 17,075 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,678 | 8,678 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,397 | 8,397 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 45,813 | 45,813 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 27,910 | 27,910 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 17,903 | 17,903 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 48,545 | 48,545 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,771 | 19,771 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,774 | 28,774 | N/A |
| Total Households | 15,028 | 15,028 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Meskaur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 24,607 | 24,607 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 12,478 | 12,478 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 12,129 | 12,129 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 26 | 26 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 15 | 15 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 11 | 11 | N/A |
| Population Density | 771 / km² | 771 / km² | N/A |