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, the sub-district code of Meskaur Block (CD) is 01522. The total area of Meskaur Subdivision is 122 km². Meskaur has a sex ratio of approximately 978 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 94,358 people. Includes nearly 47,681 males and 46,677 females. Rural population is about 94,358 people.
- There are around 17,075 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,678 boys and 8,397 girls.
- Literate population is about 45,813 people. Non-literate population is around 48,545 people.
- There are nearly 15,028 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Meskaur Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Meskaur Subdivision is approximately 24,607 people, including 12,478 males and 12,129 females. Around 24,607 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Meskaur Subdivision is about 26 people, including 15 males and 11 females. Around 26 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 771 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 771 people per sq. km.