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, the sub-district code of Barh Block (CD) is 01417. The total area of Barh Subdivision is 122 km², which includes 117.07 km² of rural area and 4.50 km² of urban area. Barh has a sex ratio of approximately 875 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achuara | Rahimpur Rupas | Barh (3 km) |
| 2 | Agwanpur | Agwanpur | Barh (5 km) |
| 3 | Akbarpur | Ibrahimpur | Barh (3 km) |
| 4 | Alampur | Bhatgawn | Barh (5 km) |
| 5 | Atnauwan | Sarkatti Saidpur | Barh (10 km) |
| 6 | Bahrawan | Agwanpur | Barh (8 km) |
| 7 | Banarsi | Naruada | Barh (5 km) |
| 8 | Bariarpur | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (6 km) |
| 9 | Bazidpur | Bhatgawn | Barh (5 km) |
| 10 | Bazitpur | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (5 km) |
| 11 | Bhatgawanan | Bhatgawn | Barh (5 km) |
| 12 | Birhana | Berhana East | Barh (5 km) |
| 13 | Burhanpur | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (5 km) |
| 14 | Dahaur | Ibrahimpur | Barh (3 km) |
| 15 | Danisman Chak | Bhatgawn | Barh (5 km) |
| 16 | Dhanwan | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (7 km) |
| 17 | Diara Malahi | Ibrahimpur | Barh (3 km) |
| 18 | Dumaria | Nadawan | Barh (6 km) |
| 19 | Ekdanga | Ekdanga | Barh (3 km) |
| 20 | Goar | Nadawan | Barh (5 km) |
| 21 | Hajipur | Rangbigha | Barh (7 km) |
| 22 | Hajipur English | Rangbigha | Barh |
| 23 | Hasan Chak | Agwanpur | Barh (8 km) |
| 24 | Hasanpur | Agwanpur | Barh |
| 25 | Ibrahimpur | Ibrahimpur | Barh (5 km) |
| 26 | Itawa | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (7 km) |
| 27 | Jalgobind | Ibrahimpur | Barh (5 km) |
| 28 | Langarpur | Bhatgawn | Barh (5 km) |
| 29 | Majra Bolaur | Rangbigha | Barh (8 km) |
| 30 | Masatthu | Ekdanga | Barh (10 km) |
| 31 | Mobarakpur | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (5 km) |
| 32 | Mogal Chak | Ekdanga | Barh (10 km) |
| 33 | Mokimpur | Agwanpur | Barh (7 km) |
| 34 | Nadwan | Nadawan | Barh (5 km) |
| 35 | Nawada | Naruada | Barh (5 km) |
| 36 | Pura Part In Athmalgola C D Block | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (7 km) |
| 37 | Rahimanpur | Rahimpur Rupas | Barh (5 km) |
| 38 | Rana Bigha | Rangbigha | Barh (5 km) |
| 39 | Sahri | Shohari | Barh (5 km) |
| 40 | Saidpur | Sarkatti Saidpur | Barh (15 km) |
| 41 | Salarpur | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (5 km) |
| 42 | Sarkoti | Sarkatti Saidpur | Barh (12 km) |
| 43 | Sikandra | Dhanwan Mobarakpur | Barh (5 km) |
| 44 | Soima | Berhana East | Barh (8 km) |
| 45 | Talibpur | 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 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 | 2,16,348 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Barh Subdivision is around 2,16,348 people. This includes 1,15,354 males and 1,00,994 females. Rural population is about 1,54,878 (82,531 males and 72,347 females), while urban population is nearly 61,470 (32,823 males and 28,647 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 39,744 of the population, with 20,906 boys and 18,838 girls. Rural areas have 30,117 children, and urban areas have about 9,627 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,13,177 literate people in Barh Subdivision, including 68,304 literate males and 44,873 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 74,009 individuals and urban literacy covers around 39,168 people.
- About 1,03,171 people in Barh Subdivision are not literate, including 47,050 males and 56,121 females. Rural areas include 80,869 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 22,302 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 33,090 households, with 23,780 in villages and 9,310 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barh 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barh Subdivision is approximately 39,672 people, including 21,090 males and 18,582 females. Around 31,094 people live in rural parts. Nearly 8,578 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barh Subdivision is about 558 people, including 287 males and 271 females. Around 521 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 37 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,780 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,323 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 13,660 people per sq. km.