Thakrahan Subdivision - Pashchim Champaran District, Bihar
Thakrahan 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. Thakrahan is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Gauri Sriram, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 142 km², including 142.47 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 899 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thakrahan Subdivision
Thakrahan Subdivision has a total of 13 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 | Bhagwanpur | Rural | Motipur |
| 2 | Bisrampur | Rural | Harpur |
| 3 | Chirchirwa | Rural | Harpur |
| 4 | Dhumnagar | Rural | Dhumnagar |
| 5 | Haripur | Rural | Harpur |
| 6 | Kharkhuta | Rural | Dhumnagar |
| 7 | Ladiharwa | Rural | Harpur |
| 8 | Madarahi | Rural | Harpur |
| 9 | Nautan | Rural | Motipur |
| 10 | Puraina | Rural | Harpur |
| 11 | Ramnagar Kursaha | Rural | Dhumnagar |
| 12 | Sirinagar | Rural | Srinagar |
| 13 | Thakraha | Rural | Thakraha |
Population of Thakrahan Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Thakrahan Subdivision has a total population of 52,766 people, consisting of 27,783 males and 24,983 females. There are 9,141 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 370 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,766 | 52,766 | 0 |
| Male Population | 27,783 | 27,783 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,983 | 24,983 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,141 | 9,141 | 0 |
| Population Density | 370 / km² | 370 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 18,722 literate people and 9,226 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,607 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 806 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,226 | 9,226 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 18,722 | 18,722 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,044 | 34,044 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,607 | 5,607 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 806 | 806 | 0 |
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.