Kesaria
Kesaria 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 Kesaria Block (CD) is 01047. The total area of Kesaria Subdivision is 189 km², which includes 171.95 km² of rural area and 17.10 km² of urban area. Kesaria has a sex ratio of approximately 906 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kesaria Subdivision
Kesaria 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 Kesaria Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bairiya | Sarotar East | Kesaria (7 km) |
| 2 | Baisakhwa Khap | Sundarpur East | Kesaria |
| 3 | Bankat | Dhekahan | Kesaria (5 km) |
| 4 | Bankat Mafi | Dhekahan | Kesaria (3 km) |
| 5 | Barharwa Khurd | Gonchhi Kushar | Kesaria (15 km) |
| 6 | Bathna | Sarotar West | Kesaria (12 km) |
| 7 | Benipur | Kadhan | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 8 | Bhagwatia | Khijaripur Benipur | Kesaria (15 km) |
| 9 | Bijdhari Mafi | Mathya | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 10 | Bijdhari Nizamat | Mathya | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 11 | Chand Parsa | Khijaripur Benipur | Kesaria (15 km) |
| 12 | Derwa | Dhekahan | Kesaria (5 km) |
| 13 | Dhekaha | Rampur Khajuria | Kesaria (9 km) |
| 14 | Gonchhi | Kesaria West | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 15 | Gopalpur Khap | Kadhan | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 16 | Huseni | N/A | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 17 | Jagirha | Sarotar West | Kesaria (12 km) |
| 18 | Karhan | Bairia | Kesaria (7 km) |
| 19 | Khap Lala Chhapra | Sundarpur West | Kesaria (12 km) |
| 20 | Khap Tajpur Patkhauliya | Sundarpur West | Kesaria |
| 21 | Khizirpura | Kadhan | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 22 | Kunrwa | Kesaria West | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 23 | Kushahar | Kesaria West | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 24 | Lala Chhapra | Sundarpur West | Kesaria (7 km) |
| 25 | Lohar Gawan | Sundarpur East | Kesaria (15 km) |
| 26 | Mahammadpur | Sundarpur East | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 27 | Manjhariya | Rampur Khajuria | Kesaria (9 km) |
| 28 | Manohar Chhapra | Mathya | Kesaria (7 km) |
| 29 | Mathiya | Dhekahan | Kesaria (5 km) |
| 30 | Naya Ganw | Kadhan | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 31 | Ojhwaliya | Sundarpur West | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 32 | Paduman Chhapra | Sarotar West | Kesaria (12 km) |
| 33 | Phultakiya | Dhekahan | Kesaria (3 km) |
| 34 | Rampur Bairiya | Sarotar East | Kesaria (7 km) |
| 35 | Rampur Khajuriya | Tajpur Pathkauliya | Kesaria (15 km) |
| 36 | Rampur Korar | Sundarpur West | Kesaria (7 km) |
| 37 | Rampurwa | Tajpur Pathkauliya | Kesaria (15 km) |
| 38 | Sarotar | Bathna | Kesaria (15 km) |
| 39 | Sembhuapur | Gonchhi Kushar | Kesaria (15 km) |
| 40 | Sundarpur | Mathya | Kesaria (8 km) |
| 41 | Tajpur Deur | Kesaria West | Kesaria (7 km) |
| 42 | Tajpur Patkhauliya | Sundarpur West | Kesaria (7 km) |
| 43 | Tajpur Patkhauliya Tola Milki | Kesaria West | Kesaria (8 km) |
Population of Kesaria Subdivision
The population profile of Kesaria 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 Kesaria 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 | 1,94,579 | 1,75,595 | 18,984 |
| Male Population | 1,02,075 | 92,003 | 10,072 |
| Female Population | 92,504 | 83,592 | 8,912 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,169 | 33,540 | 3,629 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,064 | 17,221 | 1,843 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,105 | 16,319 | 1,786 |
| Literate Population | 91,125 | 81,681 | 9,444 |
| Literate Male Population | 56,470 | 50,669 | 5,801 |
| Literate Female Population | 34,655 | 31,012 | 3,643 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,03,454 | 93,914 | 9,540 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 45,605 | 41,334 | 4,271 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 57,849 | 52,580 | 5,269 |
| Total Households | 34,431 | 31,058 | 3,373 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kesaria Subdivision is around 1,94,579 people. This includes 1,02,075 males and 92,504 females. Rural population is about 1,75,595 (92,003 males and 83,592 females), while urban population is nearly 18,984 (10,072 males and 8,912 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 37,169 of the population, with 19,064 boys and 18,105 girls. Rural areas have 33,540 children, and urban areas have about 3,629 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 91,125 literate people in Kesaria Subdivision, including 56,470 literate males and 34,655 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 81,681 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,444 people.
- About 1,03,454 people in Kesaria Subdivision are not literate, including 45,605 males and 57,849 females. Rural areas include 93,914 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,540 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 34,431 households, with 31,058 in villages and 3,373 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kesaria 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 | 19,158 | 15,925 | 3,233 |
| SC Male Population | 10,084 | 8,377 | 1,707 |
| SC Female Population | 9,074 | 7,548 | 1,526 |
| Total ST Population | 614 | 587 | 27 |
| ST Male Population | 317 | 302 | 15 |
| ST Female Population | 297 | 285 | 12 |
| Population Density | 1,029 / km² | 1,021 / km² | 1,110 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kesaria Subdivision is approximately 19,158 people, including 10,084 males and 9,074 females. Around 15,925 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,233 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kesaria Subdivision is about 614 people, including 317 males and 297 females. Around 587 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 27 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,029 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,021 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,110 people per sq. km.