Bettiah Subdivision - Pashchim Champaran, Bihar
Bettiah is an administrative subdivision in the Pashchim Champaran district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bettiah is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bettiah, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 68 km², including 58.29 km² rural area and 9.84 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 903 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bettiah Subdivision
Bettiah Subdivision has a total of 33 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 | Auhar Majharia | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Banu Chhapra | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Banu Chhapra | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Barwat Lachchhu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Barwat Lachchhu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Barwat Pasrain | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Barwat Pasrain | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Barwat Sena | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Baswariya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Dodusahia Padri | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Dodusahia Padri | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Gondauli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Gondauli | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Kalibagh Krischan Karter Mirza Toli Ganj Purani | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kargahia Purab | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kargahia Purab (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Kargahiya Pachhim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Pipra Pakri | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Pipra Pakri | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Rupdih | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Rupdih | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 22 | Tola Baijnathpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Tola Baijnathpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Tola Chhawni | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Tola Chhawni | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Tola Hardia | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Tola Hardia | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Tola Loharpatti | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 29 | Tola Loharpatti | Urban | Not applicable |
| 30 | Tola Mansaraut | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 31 | Tola Mansaraut (Ct) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Ujjain Tola | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 33 | Ujjain Tola | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Bettiah Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bettiah Subdivision has a total population of 2,24,200 people, consisting of 1,17,771 males and 1,06,429 females. There are 41,133 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 3,291 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 41,133 | 13,649 | 27,484 |
| Population Density | 3,291 / km² | 1,296 / km² | 15,107 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 1,39,967 literate people and 36,604 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,265 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,280 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,604 | 14,695 | 21,909 |
| Literate Population | 1,39,967 | 38,976 | 1,00,991 |
| Illiterate Population | 84,233 | 36,569 | 47,664 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,265 | 11,770 | 9,495 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,280 | 1,154 | 1,126 |
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.