Ghorasahan Subdivision - Purbi Champaran District, Bihar
Ghorasahan is an administrative subdivision in the Purbi Champaran district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ghorasahan is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Ghorasahan, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 135 km², including 135.34 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 895 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ghorasahan Subdivision
Ghorasahan Subdivision has a total of 32 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amwa | Rural | Bishunpur |
| 2 | Bagahi Bhelwa | Rural | Vijayee |
| 3 | Bakuliya | Rural | Barwa Kala |
| 4 | Barwa Kalan | Rural | Barwa Kala |
| 5 | Barwa Khurd | Rural | Shripur |
| 6 | Basantpur | Rural | Samanpur |
| 7 | Bhagwanpur Kotwa | Rural | Ghorasahan North |
| 8 | Bijai | Rural | Vijayee |
| 9 | Bishunpur | Rural | Bishunpur |
| 10 | Champapur Ghughua Khap | Rural | Vijayee |
| 11 | Champapur Koiriya | Rural | Vijayee |
| 12 | Champapur Sapaha | Rural | Baghahi Bhelwa |
| 13 | Ghorasahan Urf Kotwa | Rural | Ghorasahan South |
| 14 | Ghughua | Rural | Barwa Kala |
| 15 | Gurmia | Rural | Gurmiya |
| 16 | Jamunia Kawaia | Rural | Kawaiya |
| 17 | Jharokhar | Rural | Jharokhar |
| 18 | Kadamwa | Rural | Kadamawa |
| 19 | Khurahia | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Khurahia | Rural | Jharokhar |
| 21 | Khurahia 14 | Rural | Purnahiya |
| 22 | Kotwa Urf Ghorasahan | Rural | Ghorasahan North |
| 23 | Laukhan | Rural | Laukhan |
| 24 | Mohuahi Marshudabad | Rural | Gurmiya |
| 25 | Nonaura | Rural | Gurmiya |
| 26 | Purnahia | Rural | Purnahiya |
| 27 | Purnahia | Rural | Purnahiya |
| 28 | Purnahia | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 29 | Rajwara | Rural | Kadamawa |
| 30 | Samanpur | Rural | Samanpur |
| 31 | Singhrahiya | Rural | Samanpur |
| 32 | Siripur Urf Bhagwanpur | Rural | Shripur |
Population of Ghorasahan Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Ghorasahan Subdivision has a total population of 1,74,864 people, consisting of 92,262 males and 82,602 females. There are 30,396 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,292 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,74,864 | 1,74,864 | 0 |
| Male Population | 92,262 | 92,262 | 0 |
| Female Population | 82,602 | 82,602 | 0 |
| Total Households | 30,396 | 30,396 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,292 / km² | 1,292 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 76,256 literate people and 35,350 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,746 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 52 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,350 | 35,350 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 76,256 | 76,256 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 98,608 | 98,608 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,746 | 18,746 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 52 | 52 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.