Patna Rural
Patna Rural 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 Patna Rural Block (CD) is 01400. The total area of Patna Rural Subdivision is 145 km², which includes 36.82 km² of rural area and 108.33 km² of urban area. Patna Rural has a sex ratio of approximately 884 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Patna Rural Subdivision
Patna Rural Subdivision has a total of 34 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 Patna Rural Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdul Rahmanpur | Sonawa Pur | Patna Rural |
| 2 | Badalpura | Jamaluddin | Patna Rural |
| 3 | Chhitman | Mahuli | Patna (12 km) |
| 4 | Chimo Chak | Punadih | Patna Rural |
| 5 | Dhaulpura | Fatehpur | Patna Rural |
| 6 | Digha Diara | Digha East | Dinapur-cum-khagaul (5 km) |
| 7 | Dujra Diara | North Mainpura | Patna Rural |
| 8 | Fatehpur | Fatehpur | Patna (15 km) |
| 9 | Gauharpur | Mahuli | Patna (14 km) |
| 10 | Gyan Chak | Sonawa Pur | Patna (15 km) |
| 11 | Hiranandpur | Sonawa Pur | Patna (15 km) |
| 12 | Khas Mahal Digha Diara | Digha West | Dinapur-cum-khagaul (5 km) |
| 13 | Khaspur | Sonawa Pur | Patna (16 km) |
| 14 | Mahuli | Mahuli | Patna (16 km) |
| 15 | Mainpur Diara | East Mainpura | Dinapur-cum-khagaul (4 km) |
| 16 | Mainpura Digha Diara | West Manpura | Dinapur-cum-khagaul (4 km) |
| 17 | Mircha | Marchi | Patna (15 km) |
| 18 | Mirchak Kothia | Marchi | Patna Rural |
| 19 | Mirchi | Marchi | Patna (15 km) |
| 20 | Mirchi Bhawanian | Sonawa Pur | Patna (15 km) |
| 21 | Mirzapur | Mahuli | Patna (16 km) |
| 22 | Mohammadpur Urf Chainpur | Sonawa Pur | Dinapur-cum-khagaul (5 km) |
| 23 | Muhammadpur Barantpur | Marchi | Patna (16 km) |
| 24 | Nagla | Sonawa Pur | Patna Rural |
| 25 | Nasirpur Tajpur | Punadih | Patna Rural |
| 26 | Panapur Taufir | Nakta Diyara | Dinapur-cum-khagaul (6 km) |
| 27 | Pataliputra Housing Colony | N/A | Patna Rural |
| 28 | Punadih | Punadih | Patna (16 km) |
| 29 | Ranipur Milki Chak | Fatehpur | Patna (16 km) |
| 30 | Sabalpur | Sabalpur | Fatwah (3 km) |
| 31 | Sadullahpur | Sonawa Pur | Patna Rural |
| 32 | Salehpur Kasara | Punadih | Patna (16 km) |
| 33 | Simli Murarpur | Sonawa Pur | Patna (14 km) |
| 34 | Sonawan | Sonawa Pur | Patna (15 km) |
Population of Patna Rural Subdivision
The population profile of Patna Rural 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 Patna Rural 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 | 17,71,140 | 83,312 | 16,87,828 |
| Male Population | 9,39,743 | 44,473 | 8,95,270 |
| Female Population | 8,31,397 | 38,839 | 7,92,558 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,19,645 | 16,316 | 2,03,329 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,16,831 | 8,479 | 1,08,352 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,02,814 | 7,837 | 94,977 |
| Literate Population | 12,76,958 | 38,865 | 12,38,093 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,11,902 | 24,422 | 6,87,480 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,65,056 | 14,443 | 5,50,613 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,94,182 | 44,447 | 4,49,735 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,27,841 | 20,051 | 2,07,790 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,66,341 | 24,396 | 2,41,945 |
| Total Households | 3,08,154 | 12,762 | 2,95,392 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Patna Rural Subdivision is around 17,71,140 people. This includes 9,39,743 males and 8,31,397 females. Rural population is about 83,312 (44,473 males and 38,839 females), while urban population is nearly 16,87,828 (8,95,270 males and 7,92,558 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 2,19,645 of the population, with 1,16,831 boys and 1,02,814 girls. Rural areas have 16,316 children, and urban areas have about 2,03,329 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 12,76,958 literate people in Patna Rural Subdivision, including 7,11,902 literate males and 5,65,056 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,865 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,38,093 people.
- About 4,94,182 people in Patna Rural Subdivision are not literate, including 2,27,841 males and 2,66,341 females. Rural areas include 44,447 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,49,735 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 3,08,154 households, with 12,762 in villages and 2,95,392 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Patna Rural 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 | 1,63,676 | 11,671 | 1,52,005 |
| SC Male Population | 86,708 | 6,143 | 80,565 |
| SC Female Population | 76,968 | 5,528 | 71,440 |
| Total ST Population | 5,185 | 28 | 5,157 |
| ST Male Population | 2,543 | 9 | 2,534 |
| ST Female Population | 2,642 | 19 | 2,623 |
| Population Density | 12,202 / km² | 2,263 / km² | 15,580 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Patna Rural Subdivision is approximately 1,63,676 people, including 86,708 males and 76,968 females. Around 11,671 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,52,005 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Patna Rural Subdivision is about 5,185 people, including 2,543 males and 2,642 females. Around 28 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,157 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 12,202 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,263 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 15,580 people per sq. km.