Areraj
Areraj is a Town and Subdivision in Purba Champaran 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 Areraj Block (CD) is 01045. The total area of Areraj Subdivision is 200 km², which includes 186.03 km² of rural area and 13.70 km² of urban area. Areraj has a sex ratio of approximately 888 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Areraj Subdivision
Areraj Subdivision has a total of 43 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 Areraj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babhnauli | Babhnauli | Areraj (12 km) |
| 2 | Bahadurpur | Bahadurpur | Areraj (3 km) |
| 3 | Bathna | Misraulia | Areraj (14 km) |
| 4 | Belhi | Nagdaha | Areraj (14 km) |
| 5 | Bhelanari | Mura | Areraj (4 km) |
| 6 | Chainpur | Pipra | Areraj |
| 7 | Chandi Asthan | Mura | Areraj (7 km) |
| 8 | Chatia | Chatia Barharwa | Areraj (16 km) |
| 9 | Damodarpur | Manguraha | Areraj (12 km) |
| 10 | Gunjrauliya | Mamarkha | Areraj (15 km) |
| 11 | Gurha | Pipra | Areraj (14 km) |
| 12 | Horil Chhapra | Babhnauli | Areraj (12 km) |
| 13 | Indu Tola | Pipra | Areraj |
| 14 | Jhakhra | Mura | Areraj (3 km) |
| 15 | Jitwarpur | Pipra | Areraj (8 km) |
| 16 | Kamaluwa | Mamarkha Tola Bhaiya | Areraj (10 km) |
| 17 | Kauwaha | Manguraha | Areraj (7 km) |
| 18 | Khajuriya | Mamarkha Tola Bhaiya | Areraj (10 km) |
| 19 | Kohbawra | Babhnauli | Areraj (10 km) |
| 20 | Lauriya | Radhiya | Areraj (2 km) |
| 21 | Loknathpur | Sareya | Areraj (12 km) |
| 22 | Mamarkha | Mamarkha | Areraj (14 km) |
| 23 | Mamarkha Tola Bhaiya | Mamarkha Tola Bhaiya | Areraj (10 km) |
| 24 | Manguraha | Manguraha | Areraj (7 km) |
| 25 | Misrauliya | Misraulia | Areraj (14 km) |
| 26 | Mohammadpur | Pipra | Areraj |
| 27 | Munra | Mura | Areraj (3 km) |
| 28 | Nagdaha | Nagdaha | Areraj (15 km) |
| 29 | Nawada Govindganj | Nawada | Areraj (9 km) |
| 30 | Parsa | Misraulia | Areraj (14 km) |
| 31 | Pipra | Pipra | Areraj (9 km) |
| 32 | Piprahiya | Mura | Areraj (5 km) |
| 33 | Purandarpur | Misraulia | Areraj (14 km) |
| 34 | Rajepur | Radhiya | Areraj (3 km) |
| 35 | Rampur Chhapkahiya | Babhnauli | Areraj (9 km) |
| 36 | Rarhiya | Radhiya | Areraj (5 km) |
| 37 | Sakhwa | Nagdaha | Areraj (15 km) |
| 38 | Salha | Mura | Areraj (3 km) |
| 39 | Sarean | Sareya | Areraj (11 km) |
| 40 | Sirni | Nagdaha | Areraj (14 km) |
| 41 | Siswa | Manguraha | Areraj (13 km) |
| 42 | Tikuliya | Babhnauli | Areraj (12 km) |
| 43 | Tola Ban Pande | Sareya | Areraj |
Population of Areraj Subdivision
The population profile of Areraj 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 Areraj 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 | 1,63,923 | 1,37,909 | 26,014 |
| Male Population | 86,820 | 73,041 | 13,779 |
| Female Population | 77,103 | 64,868 | 12,235 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,460 | 24,789 | 4,671 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,248 | 12,804 | 2,444 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,212 | 11,985 | 2,227 |
| Literate Population | 87,092 | 71,391 | 15,701 |
| Literate Male Population | 52,702 | 43,460 | 9,242 |
| Literate Female Population | 34,390 | 27,931 | 6,459 |
| Illiterate Population | 76,831 | 66,518 | 10,313 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 34,118 | 29,581 | 4,537 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 42,713 | 36,937 | 5,776 |
| Total Households | 28,019 | 23,787 | 4,232 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Areraj Subdivision is around 1,63,923 people. This includes 86,820 males and 77,103 females. Rural population is about 1,37,909 (73,041 males and 64,868 females), while urban population is nearly 26,014 (13,779 males and 12,235 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 29,460 of the population, with 15,248 boys and 14,212 girls. Rural areas have 24,789 children, and urban areas have about 4,671 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 87,092 literate people in Areraj Subdivision, including 52,702 literate males and 34,390 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 71,391 individuals and urban literacy covers around 15,701 people.
- About 76,831 people in Areraj Subdivision are not literate, including 34,118 males and 42,713 females. Rural areas include 66,518 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 10,313 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 28,019 households, with 23,787 in villages and 4,232 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Areraj 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 | 16,079 | 13,520 | 2,559 |
| SC Male Population | 8,574 | 7,176 | 1,398 |
| SC Female Population | 7,505 | 6,344 | 1,161 |
| Total ST Population | 505 | 442 | 63 |
| ST Male Population | 259 | 232 | 27 |
| ST Female Population | 246 | 210 | 36 |
| Population Density | 821 / km² | 741 / km² | 1,899 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Areraj Subdivision is approximately 16,079 people, including 8,574 males and 7,505 females. Around 13,520 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,559 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Areraj Subdivision is about 505 people, including 259 males and 246 females. Around 442 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 63 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 821 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 741 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,899 people per sq. km.