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 information the sub-district code of Bettiah Block (CD) is 01028. Total area of bettiah subdivision is 68 km² including 58.29 km² rural area and 9.84 km² urban area. Bettiah subdivision has a population of 2,24,200 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,48,655 while rural population is 75,545. Bettiah has a sex ratio of approximately 903 females for every 1,000 males. Bettiah subdivision has a population density of 3291 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,133 houses in the sub-district, including 27,484 urban houses and 13,649 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.43% population of bettiah subdivision is literate, out of which 67.61% males and 56.69% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bettiah 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 | 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 |