Motihari

Motihari 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 information the sub-district code of Motihari Block (CD) is 01041. Total area of motihari subdivision is 237 km² including 220.59 km² rural area and 16.38 km² urban area. Motihari subdivision has a population of 3,63,976 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,26,158 while rural population is 2,37,818. Motihari has a sex ratio of approximately 873 females for every 1,000 males. Motihari subdivision has a population density of 1536 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 68,608 houses in the sub-district, including 22,224 urban houses and 46,384 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.41% population of motihari subdivision is literate, out of which 58.33% males and 45.62% females are literate.

List of Villages in Motihari Subdivision

Motihari Subdivision has a total of 72 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 Motihari Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Motihari Subdivision

The population profile of Motihari 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 Motihari's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Motihari Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.