Dhaka
Dhaka 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 Dhaka Block (CD) is 01039. The total area of Dhaka Subdivision is 177 km², which includes 164.19 km² of rural area and 12.93 km² of urban area. Dhaka has a sex ratio of approximately 906 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhaka Subdivision
Dhaka Subdivision has a total of 61 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 Dhaka Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahlolpur | Malkaunia | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 2 | Bakhri Khajuri | Bhagwanpur | Dhaka (6 km) |
| 3 | Balua Tola Goapari | Balua Gowabari | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 4 | Barharwa | Karsahiya | Dhaka (12 km) |
| 5 | Barharwa Lakhansen | Khadua Chainpur | Dhaka (7 km) |
| 6 | Barharwa Siwan | Gawandari | Dhaka (4 km) |
| 7 | Barwa | Fulwariya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 8 | Basahia | Bhandar | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 9 | Bhagwanpur | Bhagwanpur | Dhaka (15 km) |
| 10 | Bhandar | Bhandar | Dhaka (12 km) |
| 11 | Bhawanipur | Bhagwanpur | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 12 | Bikrampur | Barharwa Fateh Mohammed | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 13 | Bisambharpur | Karsahiya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 14 | Chand Mohan | Fulwariya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 15 | Chandan Bara | Gurhanwa | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 16 | Chandrahia | Balua Gowabari | Dhaka (7 km) |
| 17 | Dalpat Bishunpur | Balua Gowabari | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 18 | Dostiya | Chandanbara | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 19 | Gahai | Barharwa Fateh Mohammed | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 20 | Gamhariya | Dalpat Bishunpur | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 21 | Garahia | Jamua | Dhaka (12 km) |
| 22 | Gawandari | Fulwariya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 23 | Gurganwan | Chandanbara | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 24 | Gurhanwa | Parari | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 25 | Hardiya | Karsahiya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 26 | Haruhani | Jhitkahi | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 27 | Hasanpur | Barharwa Siwan | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 28 | Jadopur Bakhri | Bhagwanpur | Dhaka (5 km) |
| 29 | Jadopur Nankar | Bhagwanpur | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 30 | Jamua | Jamua | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 31 | Jatwaliya | Parari | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 32 | Jhauwa Ram | Jhauaram | Dhaka (7 km) |
| 33 | Jhitkkahi | Jhitkahi | Dhaka (15 km) |
| 34 | Karmawa | Malkaunia | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 35 | Karmohna | Khadua Chainpur | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 36 | Karsahia | Karsahiya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 37 | Kharhua Chainpur | Barharwa Siwan | Dhaka (13 km) |
| 38 | Kharhui Bara Farid | Parari | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 39 | Kharihaniya | Bhandar | Dhaka (11 km) |
| 40 | Kusmahwa | Jhitkahi | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 41 | Mahuawa Dostiya | Chandanbara | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 42 | Malkauniya | Dalpat Bishunpur | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 43 | Masaurha | Fulwariya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 44 | Mathia Mohan | Gawandari | Dhaka (6 km) |
| 45 | Narkatiya | Gawandari | Dhaka (6 km) |
| 46 | Pach Pakri | Pach Pakari | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 47 | Parri | Jhitkahi | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 48 | Parsa | Dalpat Bishunpur | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 49 | Phulwariya | Fulwariya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 50 | Raksa | Jhauaram | Dhaka (5 km) |
| 51 | Rupaulia Khurd | Balua Gowabari | Dhaka (10 km) |
| 52 | Rupauligopi | Pach Pakari | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 53 | Saratha | Malkaunia | Dhaka (8 km) |
| 54 | Sham Bakhri | Jhauaram | Dhaka (7 km) |
| 55 | Sisahni | Karsahiya | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 56 | Siswa Mangat | Balua Gowabari | Dhaka (6 km) |
| 57 | Sorpaniya | Balua Gowabari | Dhaka (6 km) |
| 58 | Telhara Khurd | Telhara Kala | Dhaka (14 km) |
| 59 | Tilahra Kalan | Telhara Kala | Dhaka (14 km) |
| 60 | Tola Ramji Dube | Barharwa Fateh Mohammed | Dhaka (9 km) |
| 61 | Turkauliya | Jhauaram | Dhaka (7 km) |
Population of Dhaka Subdivision
The population profile of Dhaka 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 Dhaka 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 | 3,18,144 | 2,76,081 | 42,063 |
| Male Population | 1,66,842 | 1,44,833 | 22,009 |
| Female Population | 1,51,302 | 1,31,248 | 20,054 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65,417 | 56,394 | 9,023 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,779 | 29,217 | 4,562 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,638 | 27,177 | 4,461 |
| Literate Population | 1,40,679 | 1,22,247 | 18,432 |
| Literate Male Population | 85,842 | 74,765 | 11,077 |
| Literate Female Population | 54,837 | 47,482 | 7,355 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,77,465 | 1,53,834 | 23,631 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 81,000 | 70,068 | 10,932 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 96,465 | 83,766 | 12,699 |
| Total Households | 63,681 | 56,410 | 7,271 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dhaka Subdivision is around 3,18,144 people. This includes 1,66,842 males and 1,51,302 females. Rural population is about 2,76,081 (1,44,833 males and 1,31,248 females), while urban population is nearly 42,063 (22,009 males and 20,054 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 65,417 of the population, with 33,779 boys and 31,638 girls. Rural areas have 56,394 children, and urban areas have about 9,023 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,40,679 literate people in Dhaka Subdivision, including 85,842 literate males and 54,837 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,22,247 individuals and urban literacy covers around 18,432 people.
- About 1,77,465 people in Dhaka Subdivision are not literate, including 81,000 males and 96,465 females. Rural areas include 1,53,834 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 23,631 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 63,681 households, with 56,410 in villages and 7,271 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhaka 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 | 30,305 | 26,855 | 3,450 |
| SC Male Population | 15,902 | 14,057 | 1,845 |
| SC Female Population | 14,403 | 12,798 | 1,605 |
| Total ST Population | 297 | 297 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 150 | 150 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 147 | 147 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,796 / km² | 1,681 / km² | 3,253 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhaka Subdivision is approximately 30,305 people, including 15,902 males and 14,403 females. Around 26,855 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,450 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhaka Subdivision is about 297 people, including 150 males and 147 females. Around 297 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,796 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,681 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,253 people per sq. km.