Purba Champaran
Purba Champaran is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Purba Champaran district is 3,968 km², which includes 3,844.25 km² of rural area and 123.75 km² of urban area. There are about 1,252 villages in Purba Champaran district.
For administrative convenience, Purba Champaran district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Kalyanpur is the largest subdivision in purba champaran district covering area of 245.53 km² while Phenhara is the smallest subdivision in purba champaran district covering area of 56.71 km². Motihari is the most populous whereas Piprakothi is the least populous subdivision in purba champaran district. There are 27 subdivisions in Purba Champaran district. Here is the list of all Purba Champaran Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Purba Champaran District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adapur | 158 | 2,03,513 |
| 2 | Areraj | 200 | 1,63,923 |
| 3 | Banjaria | 138 | 1,62,684 |
| 4 | Bankatwa | 63 | 1,16,863 |
| 5 | Chakia | 174 | 2,16,276 |
| 6 | Chiraia | 214 | 2,76,809 |
| 7 | Dhaka | 177 | 3,18,144 |
| 8 | Ghorasahan | 135 | 1,74,864 |
| 9 | Harsidhi | 185 | 2,22,551 |
| 10 | Kalyanpur | 246 | 2,67,568 |
| 11 | Kesaria | 189 | 1,94,579 |
| 12 | Kotwa | 142 | 1,68,788 |
| 13 | Madhuban | 118 | 1,60,760 |
| 14 | Mehsi | 117 | 1,73,140 |
| 15 | Motihari | 237 | 3,63,976 |
| 16 | Narkatia | 136 | 1,70,758 |
| 17 | Paharpur | 156 | 1,83,018 |
| 18 | Pakri Dayal | 118 | 1,46,216 |
| 19 | Patahi | 117 | 1,66,445 |
| 20 | Phenhara | 57 | 80,329 |
| 21 | Piprakothi | 62 | 77,089 |
| 22 | Ramgarhwa | 165 | 2,00,998 |
| 23 | Raxaul | 131 | 2,32,028 |
| 24 | Sangrampur | 144 | 1,44,071 |
| 25 | Sugauli | 169 | 2,30,807 |
| 26 | Tetaria | 81 | 1,02,808 |
| 27 | Turkaulia | 140 | 1,80,366 |
Population of Purba Champaran District
The population of Purba Champaran offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Purba Champaran, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,99,371 | 46,98,028 | 4,01,343 |
| Total Male Population | 26,81,209 | 24,68,181 | 2,13,028 |
| Total Female Population | 24,18,162 | 22,29,847 | 1,88,315 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,18,297 | 9,49,639 | 68,658 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,26,835 | 4,91,036 | 35,799 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,91,462 | 4,58,603 | 32,859 |
| Literate Population | 22,76,957 | 20,38,780 | 2,38,177 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,07,603 | 12,69,900 | 1,37,703 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,69,354 | 7,68,880 | 1,00,474 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,22,414 | 26,59,248 | 1,63,166 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,73,606 | 11,98,281 | 75,325 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,48,808 | 14,60,967 | 87,841 |
| Households | 9,81,516 | 9,09,672 | 71,844 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Purba Champaran district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Purba Champaran district is 50,99,371, including 26,81,209 males and 24,18,162 females. In rural areas, it is 46,98,028, including 24,68,181 males and 22,29,847 females. In urban areas, it is 4,01,343, including 2,13,028 males and 1,88,315 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Purba Champaran district is 10,18,297, including 5,26,835 boys and 4,91,462 girls. In rural areas, it is 9,49,639, including 4,91,036 boys and 4,58,603 girls. In urban areas, it is 68,658, including 35,799 boys and 32,859 girls.
- Literate population in Purba Champaran district is around 22,76,957, including 14,07,603 males and 8,69,354 females. In rural areas, it is 20,38,780, including 12,69,900 males and 7,68,880 females. In urban areas, it is 2,38,177, including 1,37,703 males and 1,00,474 females.
- Illiterate population in Purba Champaran district is about 28,22,414, including 12,73,606 males and 15,48,808 females. In rural areas, it is 26,59,248, including 11,98,281 males and 14,60,967 females. In urban areas, it is 1,63,166, including 75,325 males and 87,841 females.
- There are about 9,81,516 households in Purba Champaran district, including 9,09,672 in rural areas and 71,844 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Purba Champaran. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 6,49,726 | 6,12,980 | 36,746 |
| SC Male Population | 3,40,363 | 3,20,861 | 19,502 |
| SC Female Population | 3,09,363 | 2,92,119 | 17,244 |
| Total ST Population | 12,461 | 11,875 | 586 |
| ST Male Population | 6,454 | 6,148 | 306 |
| ST Female Population | 6,007 | 5,727 | 280 |
| Population Density | 1,285 / km² | 1,222 / km² | 3,243 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Purba Champaran district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Purba Champaran district is approximately 6,49,726, including 3,40,363 males and 3,09,363 females. In rural areas, it is 6,12,980, including 3,20,861 males and 2,92,119 females. In urban areas, it is 36,746, including 19,502 males and 17,244 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Purba Champaran district is about 12,461, including 6,454 males and 6,007 females. In rural areas, it is 11,875, including 6,148 males and 5,727 females. In urban areas, it is 586, including 306 males and 280 females.
- Overall population density of Purba Champaran district is around 1,285 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,222 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,243 people per km².