Barh

Barh is a Town and Subdivision in Patna 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 Barh Block (CD) is 01417. Total area of barh subdivision is 122 km² including 117.07 km² rural area and 4.50 km² urban area. Barh subdivision has a population of 2,16,348 peoples, out of which urban population is 61,470 while rural population is 1,54,878. Barh has a sex ratio of approximately 875 females for every 1,000 males. Barh subdivision has a population density of 1780 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 33,090 houses in the sub-district, including 9,310 urban houses and 23,780 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.31% population of barh subdivision is literate, out of which 59.21% males and 44.43% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barh Subdivision

Barh Subdivision has a total of 45 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 Barh Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Achuara Rahimpur Rupas Barh (3 km)
2Agwanpur Agwanpur Barh (5 km)
3Akbarpur Ibrahimpur Barh (3 km)
4Alampur Bhatgawn Barh (5 km)
5Atnauwan Sarkatti Saidpur Barh (10 km)
6Bahrawan Agwanpur Barh (8 km)
7Banarsi Naruada Barh (5 km)
8Bariarpur Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (6 km)
9Bazidpur Bhatgawn Barh (5 km)
10Bazitpur Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (5 km)
11Bhatgawanan Bhatgawn Barh (5 km)
12Birhana Berhana East Barh (5 km)
13Burhanpur Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (5 km)
14Dahaur Ibrahimpur Barh (3 km)
15Danisman Chak Bhatgawn Barh (5 km)
16Dhanwan Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (7 km)
17Diara Malahi Ibrahimpur Barh (3 km)
18Dumaria Nadawan Barh (6 km)
19Ekdanga Ekdanga Barh (3 km)
20Goar Nadawan Barh (5 km)
21Hajipur Rangbigha Barh (7 km)
22Hajipur English Rangbigha Barh
23Hasan Chak Agwanpur Barh (8 km)
24Hasanpur Agwanpur Barh
25Ibrahimpur Ibrahimpur Barh (5 km)
26Itawa Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (7 km)
27Jalgobind Ibrahimpur Barh (5 km)
28Langarpur Bhatgawn Barh (5 km)
29Majra Bolaur Rangbigha Barh (8 km)
30Masatthu Ekdanga Barh (10 km)
31Mobarakpur Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (5 km)
32Mogal Chak Ekdanga Barh (10 km)
33Mokimpur Agwanpur Barh (7 km)
34Nadwan Nadawan Barh (5 km)
35Nawada Naruada Barh (5 km)
36Pura Part In Athmalgola C D Block Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (7 km)
37Rahimanpur Rahimpur Rupas Barh (5 km)
38Rana Bigha Rangbigha Barh (5 km)
39Sahri Shohari Barh (5 km)
40Saidpur Sarkatti Saidpur Barh (15 km)
41Salarpur Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (5 km)
42Sarkoti Sarkatti Saidpur Barh (12 km)
43Sikandra Dhanwan Mobarakpur Barh (5 km)
44Soima Berhana East Barh (8 km)
45Talibpur Naruada Barh (5 km)

Population of Barh Subdivision

The population profile of Barh 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 Barh's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 2,16,348 1,54,878 61,470
Male Population 1,15,354 82,531 32,823
Female Population 1,00,994 72,347 28,647
Child Population (Age 0–6) 39,744 30,117 9,627
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 20,906 15,806 5,100
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 18,838 14,311 4,527
Literate Population 1,13,177 74,009 39,168
Literate Male Population 68,304 45,726 22,578
Literate Female Population 44,873 28,283 16,590
Illiterate Population 1,03,171 80,869 22,302
Illiterate Male Population 47,050 36,805 10,245
Illiterate Female Population 56,121 44,064 12,057
Total Households 33,090 23,780 9,310

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barh 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 39,672 31,094 8,578
SC Male Population 21,090 16,515 4,575
SC Female Population 18,582 14,579 4,003
Total ST Population 558 521 37
ST Male Population 287 265 22
ST Female Population 271 256 15
Population Density 1,780 / km² 1,323 / km² 13,660 / km²