Bettiah
Bettiah is a Town and Subdivision in Pashchim Champaran 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 Bettiah Block (CD) is 01028. The total area of Bettiah Subdivision is 68 km², which includes 58.29 km² of rural area and 9.84 km² of urban area. Bettiah has a sex ratio of approximately 903 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bettiah Subdivision
Bettiah Subdivision has a total of 17 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 Bettiah Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auhar Majharia | Ahwar Majhariya | Bettiah (8 km) |
| 2 | Banu Chhapra | Banuchhapar | Bettiah (2 km) |
| 3 | Barwat Lachchhu | Barwat Sena | Bettiah (5 km) |
| 4 | Barwat Pasrain | Barwat Pasrain | Bettiah (5 km) |
| 5 | Barwat Sena | Barwat Sena | Bettiah (4 km) |
| 6 | Dodusahia Padri | Gonauli | Bettiah (2 km) |
| 7 | Gondauli | Gonauli | Bettiah (6 km) |
| 8 | Kargahia Purab | Purbi Kargahia | Bettiah |
| 9 | Kargahiya Pachhim | Purbi Kargahia | Bettiah |
| 10 | Pipra Pakri | Pipra Pakari | Bettiah (8 km) |
| 11 | Rupdih | Barwat Sena | Bettiah (5 km) |
| 12 | Tola Baijnathpur | Ahwar Majhariya | Bettiah (8 km) |
| 13 | Tola Chhawni | Banuchhapar | Bettiah (3 km) |
| 14 | Tola Hardia | Barwat Sena | Bettiah (6 km) |
| 15 | Tola Loharpatti | Barwat Pasrain | Bettiah (4 km) |
| 16 | Tola Mansaraut | Purbi Kargahia | Bettiah |
| 17 | Ujjain Tola | Banuchhapar | Bettiah (1 km) |
Population of Bettiah Subdivision
The population profile of Bettiah 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 Bettiah 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 | 2,24,200 | 75,545 | 1,48,655 |
| Male Population | 1,17,771 | 39,588 | 78,183 |
| Female Population | 1,06,429 | 35,957 | 70,472 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,604 | 14,695 | 21,909 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,167 | 7,626 | 11,541 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,437 | 7,069 | 10,368 |
| Literate Population | 1,39,967 | 38,976 | 1,00,991 |
| Literate Male Population | 79,628 | 23,461 | 56,167 |
| Literate Female Population | 60,339 | 15,515 | 44,824 |
| Illiterate Population | 84,233 | 36,569 | 47,664 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 38,143 | 16,127 | 22,016 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 46,090 | 20,442 | 25,648 |
| Total Households | 41,133 | 13,649 | 27,484 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bettiah Subdivision is around 2,24,200 people. This includes 1,17,771 males and 1,06,429 females. Rural population is about 75,545 (39,588 males and 35,957 females), while urban population is nearly 1,48,655 (78,183 males and 70,472 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 36,604 of the population, with 19,167 boys and 17,437 girls. Rural areas have 14,695 children, and urban areas have about 21,909 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,39,967 literate people in Bettiah Subdivision, including 79,628 literate males and 60,339 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,976 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,00,991 people.
- About 84,233 people in Bettiah Subdivision are not literate, including 38,143 males and 46,090 females. Rural areas include 36,569 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 47,664 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 41,133 households, with 13,649 in villages and 27,484 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bettiah 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 | 21,265 | 11,770 | 9,495 |
| SC Male Population | 11,098 | 6,146 | 4,952 |
| SC Female Population | 10,167 | 5,624 | 4,543 |
| Total ST Population | 2,280 | 1,154 | 1,126 |
| ST Male Population | 1,204 | 609 | 595 |
| ST Female Population | 1,076 | 545 | 531 |
| Population Density | 3,291 / km² | 1,296 / km² | 15,107 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bettiah Subdivision is approximately 21,265 people, including 11,098 males and 10,167 females. Around 11,770 people live in rural parts. Nearly 9,495 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bettiah Subdivision is about 2,280 people, including 1,204 males and 1,076 females. Around 1,154 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,126 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 3,291 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,296 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 15,107 people per sq. km.