Harsidhi
Harsidhi 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 Harsidhi Block (CD) is 01043. The total area of Harsidhi Subdivision is 185 km². Harsidhi has a sex ratio of approximately 904 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Harsidhi Subdivision
Harsidhi Subdivision has a total of 59 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 Harsidhi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahir Ganwa | Harpur Rai | Motihari (20 km) |
| 2 | Arazi Inglish | Manikpur | Areraj (10 km) |
| 3 | Arazi Nankar | Matiyariya | Areraj (10 km) |
| 4 | Auraiya | Murar Pur | Areraj (12 km) |
| 5 | Babhan Dhabahi | Bariyadih | Sugauli (15 km) |
| 6 | Bagaha | Charrahiya | Areraj (5 km) |
| 7 | Bairiyadih | Bariyadih | Areraj (7 km) |
| 8 | Banra Harpur | Gai Ghat | Areraj (10 km) |
| 9 | Bhada | Bhada | Areraj (7 km) |
| 10 | Bishunpur Nankar | Matiyariya | Areraj (9 km) |
| 11 | Charrahiya | Charrahiya | Areraj (2 km) |
| 12 | Damo Birti | Bhada | Areraj (10 km) |
| 13 | Danhi | Harpur Rai | Motihari (20 km) |
| 14 | Dhankharaiya | Sonbarsha | Areraj (1 km) |
| 15 | Dhawahi | Bariyadih | Areraj (7 km) |
| 16 | Dudhahi | Yodo Pur | Areraj (5 km) |
| 17 | Gaddupur | Kritpur | Areraj (6 km) |
| 18 | Gay Ghat | Gai Ghat | Areraj (10 km) |
| 19 | Ghiuadhar | Ghiwadharh | Areraj (5 km) |
| 20 | Gobindpur | Ghiwadharh | Areraj (5 km) |
| 21 | Goythaha | Kritpur | Areraj (6 km) |
| 22 | Harpur Ray | Harpur Rai | Motihari (20 km) |
| 23 | Hasuwaha | Manikpur | Areraj (3 km) |
| 24 | Jadopur | Yodo Pur | Areraj (10 km) |
| 25 | Jaga Pakar | Jaga Pakar | Areraj (4 km) |
| 26 | Jagdishpur | Kritpur | Motihari (20 km) |
| 27 | Jharwa | Bhada | Areraj (10 km) |
| 28 | Jogiya | Sonbarsha | Areraj (5 km) |
| 29 | Kanchhedwa | Kanchedwa | Areraj (2 km) |
| 30 | Khori Pakar | Charrahiya | Areraj (4 km) |
| 31 | Kiritpur | Kritpur | Areraj (6 km) |
| 32 | Kiritpur Tola Inglish | Kritpur | Areraj (6 km) |
| 33 | Kiritpurtola Mathia Bandopasti | Kritpur | Areraj (6 km) |
| 34 | Kubeya | Panapur Ranjita | Areraj (4 km) |
| 35 | Lachhumanwa | Manikpur | Areraj (8 km) |
| 36 | Laukariya | Ghiwadharh | Areraj (5 km) |
| 37 | Lohiyar Ujain | Ujjain Lohiyar | Sugauli (10 km) |
| 38 | Madhopur | Kritpur | Areraj (6 km) |
| 39 | Mahtha Tola | Olanha Mehta Tola | Motihari (20 km) |
| 40 | Manikpur | Manikpur | Areraj (9 km) |
| 41 | Math Lohiyar | Math Lohiyar | Sugauli (5 km) |
| 42 | Matiaria Nizamat | Matiyariya | Areraj (6 km) |
| 43 | Misir Tola | Olanha Mehta Tola | Areraj (8 km) |
| 44 | Murarpur | Murar Pur | Motihari (15 km) |
| 45 | Pakariya Harsidhi | Harsidhi Pakariya | Areraj (1 km) |
| 46 | Panapur | Panapur Ranjita | Areraj (10 km) |
| 47 | Parariya | Kanchedwa | Areraj (11 km) |
| 48 | Pathan Patti | Bhada | Areraj (7 km) |
| 49 | Pipra | Matiyariya | Areraj (9 km) |
| 50 | Ram Nagar | Gai Ghat | Areraj (4 km) |
| 51 | Rampurwa | Olanha Mehta Tola | Areraj (10 km) |
| 52 | Rani Chhapra | Harpur Rai | Areraj (10 km) |
| 53 | Ranjita | Panapur Ranjita | Areraj (5 km) |
| 54 | Rupdih | Gai Ghat | Areraj (12 km) |
| 55 | Sareya | Matiyariya | Areraj (8 km) |
| 56 | Sariswa | Murar Pur | Areraj (14 km) |
| 57 | Sewraha | Charrahiya | Areraj (3 km) |
| 58 | Sonbarsa | Sonbarsha | Areraj (4 km) |
| 59 | Wolha | Olanha Mehta Tola | Motihari (20 km) |
Population of Harsidhi Subdivision
The population profile of Harsidhi 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 Harsidhi 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 | 2,22,551 | 2,22,551 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,16,865 | 1,16,865 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,05,686 | 1,05,686 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 44,629 | 44,629 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,220 | 23,220 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,409 | 21,409 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,03,809 | 1,03,809 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 63,959 | 63,959 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 39,850 | 39,850 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,18,742 | 1,18,742 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 52,906 | 52,906 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 65,836 | 65,836 | N/A |
| Total Households | 41,245 | 41,245 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,22,551 people. Includes nearly 1,16,865 males and 1,05,686 females. Rural population is about 2,22,551 people.
- There are around 44,629 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 23,220 boys and 21,409 girls.
- Literate population is about 1,03,809 people. Non-literate population is around 1,18,742 people.
- There are nearly 41,245 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Harsidhi 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 | 32,510 | 32,510 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 17,105 | 17,105 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 15,405 | 15,405 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 192 | 192 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 103 | 103 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 89 | 89 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,201 / km² | 1,201 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Harsidhi Subdivision is approximately 32,510 people, including 17,105 males and 15,405 females. Around 32,510 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Harsidhi Subdivision is about 192 people, including 103 males and 89 females. Around 192 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,201 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,201 people per sq. km.