Chiraia
Chiraia 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 Chiraia Block (CD) is 01040. The total area of Chiraia Subdivision is 214 km². Chiraia has a sex ratio of approximately 890 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chiraia Subdivision
Chiraia Subdivision has a total of 41 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 Chiraia Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babhnaula Urf Phulwar Khurd | Khora | Dhaka (16 km) |
| 2 | Baijnathpur | Khora | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 3 | Baluahi | Harnaraina | Dhaka (6 km) |
| 4 | Bara Jairam | Bara Jairam | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 5 | Bataua | Harnaraina | Dhaka (6 km) |
| 6 | Bela | Madhubani | Dhaka (3 km) |
| 7 | Bhaluahi | Roophara | Dhaka (3 km) |
| 8 | Dih Mahuahi | Khora | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 9 | Dipahi Dharharwa | Dipahi Dharharwa | Dhaka (20 km) |
| 10 | Haraj Nurullahpur | Haraj Noorullah Pur | Dhaka (15 km) |
| 11 | Harbolwa | Pakri Kapoor | Dhaka (5 km) |
| 12 | Harihara | Parewa | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 13 | Harnaraina | Harnaraina | Dhaka (7 km) |
| 14 | Jaipal Tola | Bara Jairam | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 15 | Katkuian | Raghopur | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 16 | Khartari | Khartari East | Dhaka (13 km) |
| 17 | Khorha | Khora | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 18 | Kohbarwa | Harnaraina | Dhaka (7 km) |
| 19 | Koilasi | Khartari East | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 20 | Lachhmipur | Rampur North | Dhaka (11 km) |
| 21 | Madhopur | Madhopur | Dhaka (18 km) |
| 22 | Madhubani | Madhubani | Dhaka (3 km) |
| 23 | Mahuawa | Mahuawa East | Dhaka (20 km) |
| 24 | Masaha | Harnaraina | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 25 | Mirpur | Meerpur | Dhaka (6 km) |
| 26 | Misrauliya | Mishrauliya | Dhaka (12 km) |
| 27 | Pakri Kapur | Pakri Kapoor | Dhaka (5 km) |
| 28 | Pareo | Parewa | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 29 | Parewa | Parewa | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 30 | Partapur | Raghopur | Dhaka (5 km) |
| 31 | Raghopur | Raghopur | Dhaka (5 km) |
| 32 | Rampur | Rampur North | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 33 | Rupahra | Roophara | Dhaka (3 km) |
| 34 | Rupahri | Roophara | Dhaka (4 km) |
| 35 | Sakri | Khora | Dhaka (26 km) |
| 36 | Semra | Semra | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 37 | Sharaun Garh | Saraigadh | Dhaka (20 km) |
| 38 | Sirauna | Mahuawa East | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 39 | Sital Patti | Madhubani | Dhaka (3 km) |
| 40 | Sopgarha | Mishrauliya | Dhaka (12 km) |
| 41 | Sundarpur Babhnauli | Saraigadh | Dhaka (20 km) |
Population of Chiraia Subdivision
The population profile of Chiraia 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 Chiraia 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 | 2,76,809 | 2,76,809 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,46,459 | 1,46,459 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,30,350 | 1,30,350 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 56,872 | 56,872 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,693 | 29,693 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,179 | 27,179 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,10,261 | 1,10,261 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 69,597 | 69,597 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 40,664 | 40,664 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,66,548 | 1,66,548 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 76,862 | 76,862 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 89,686 | 89,686 | N/A |
| Total Households | 57,311 | 57,311 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,76,809 people. Includes nearly 1,46,459 males and 1,30,350 females. Rural population is about 2,76,809 people.
- There are around 56,872 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 29,693 boys and 27,179 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,10,261 people. Non-literate population is around 1,66,548 people.
- There are nearly 57,311 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chiraia 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 | 32,319 | 32,319 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 17,229 | 17,229 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 15,090 | 15,090 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 44 | 44 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 30 | 30 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 14 | 14 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,294 / km² | 1,294 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chiraia Subdivision is approximately 32,319 people, including 17,229 males and 15,090 females. Around 32,319 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chiraia Subdivision is about 44 people, including 30 males and 14 females. Around 44 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,294 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,294 people per sq. km.