Paharpur
Paharpur 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 Paharpur Block (CD) is 01044. The total area of Paharpur Subdivision is 156 km². Paharpur has a sex ratio of approximately 907 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Paharpur Subdivision
Paharpur Subdivision has a total of 55 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 Paharpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahiraulia Sonwal | Sonwal | Areraj (17 km) |
| 2 | Ahiraulia Urf Sonwalwakesarea | Sonwal | Areraj (17 km) |
| 3 | Amwa | Parsauni | Areraj (18 km) |
| 4 | Amwa Nizamat | Parsauni | Areraj (17 km) |
| 5 | Arazi Tikuliya | Mankararya | Areraj (11 km) |
| 6 | Baluwa | Balua | Areraj (20 km) |
| 7 | Baluwabirt | Balua | Areraj (20 km) |
| 8 | Bankat | N/A | Areraj (20 km) |
| 9 | Bankatwa | Kamal Pipra | Areraj (7 km) |
| 10 | Barkurwa | Sonwal | Areraj (15 km) |
| 11 | Batraulia | Parsauni | Areraj (3 km) |
| 12 | Bawariya | Siswa West | Areraj (11 km) |
| 13 | Bhanja Chhapra | Parsauni | Areraj (11 km) |
| 14 | Bharwaliya | Majhariya | Areraj (20 km) |
| 15 | Birti Tola | Sareya West | Areraj (18 km) |
| 16 | Bishunpur Matiarwa | N/A | Areraj (20 km) |
| 17 | Dudhiawa | Nawadih | Areraj (18 km) |
| 18 | Ekderwa | Sonwal | Areraj (15 km) |
| 19 | Ganga Pipra | Kamal Pipra | Areraj (10 km) |
| 20 | Gobardhanpur | Kotwa | Areraj (10 km) |
| 21 | Ibrahimpur | Siswa West | Areraj (13 km) |
| 22 | Indarwabhar | N/A | Areraj (20 km) |
| 23 | Inglish | Nawadih | Areraj (18 km) |
| 24 | Kamal Pipra | Kamal Pipra | Areraj (1 km) |
| 25 | Khairwa | Parsauni | Areraj (17 km) |
| 26 | Khairwa Chaube | Tejpurwa | Areraj (17 km) |
| 27 | Kotwa | Kotwa | Areraj (8 km) |
| 28 | Laguniya | Balua | Areraj (20 km) |
| 29 | Lakhmipur | Kotwa | Areraj (10 km) |
| 30 | Laukaha | Mankararya | Areraj (20 km) |
| 31 | Majhariya | Majhariya | Areraj (20 km) |
| 32 | Manguraha | Nawadih | Areraj (30 km) |
| 33 | Mankarariya | Mankararya | Areraj (20 km) |
| 34 | Nauwa Dih | Nawadih | Areraj (18 km) |
| 35 | Naya Ganw | Siswa West | Areraj (13 km) |
| 36 | Nirpur | Kamal Pipra | Areraj (10 km) |
| 37 | Noniya | Noneya South | Areraj (20 km) |
| 38 | Paharpur | Kotwa | Areraj (11 km) |
| 39 | Panditpururf Bandarhelwa | Noneya North | Areraj (20 km) |
| 40 | Parsauni | Parsauni | Areraj (16 km) |
| 41 | Raghunathpur | Noneya North | Areraj (20 km) |
| 42 | Ray Karariya | Siswa West | Areraj (13 km) |
| 43 | Rekha Sarea | Majhariya | Paharpur |
| 44 | Sarea Khas | Sareya West | Areraj (18 km) |
| 45 | Sarea Tola Mathiya | Tejpurwa | Areraj (16 km) |
| 46 | Sarea Tola Senuar | Sareya East | Areraj (18 km) |
| 47 | Sarea Urf Lachhirma Birt Tola | Sareya West | Areraj (18 km) |
| 48 | Sarhangi Chhap | Majhariya | Areraj (18 km) |
| 49 | Siswa | Siswa East | Areraj (12 km) |
| 50 | Sonwal | Sonwal | Areraj (15 km) |
| 51 | Sonwal Ahirauliake Andar | Sonwal | Paharpur |
| 52 | Tejpurwa | Tejpurwa | Areraj (18 km) |
| 53 | Tikuliya | Mankararya | Areraj (13 km) |
| 54 | Tok Bharwaliya | Majhariya | Areraj (20 km) |
| 55 | Wake Rakba Majhariya | Majhariya | Areraj (7 km) |
Population of Paharpur Subdivision
The population profile of Paharpur 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 Paharpur 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 | 1,83,018 | 1,83,018 | N/A |
| Male Population | 95,945 | 95,945 | N/A |
| Female Population | 87,073 | 87,073 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 34,491 | 34,491 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,823 | 17,823 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,668 | 16,668 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 83,635 | 83,635 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 51,789 | 51,789 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 31,846 | 31,846 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 99,383 | 99,383 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 44,156 | 44,156 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 55,227 | 55,227 | N/A |
| Total Households | 33,552 | 33,552 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,83,018 people. Includes nearly 95,945 males and 87,073 females. Rural population is about 1,83,018 people.
- There are around 34,491 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 17,823 boys and 16,668 girls.
- Literate population is about 83,635 people. Non-literate population is around 99,383 people.
- There are nearly 33,552 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Paharpur 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 | 23,632 | 23,632 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 12,327 | 12,327 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 11,305 | 11,305 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 210 | 210 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 97 | 97 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 113 | 113 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,174 / km² | 1,174 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Paharpur Subdivision is approximately 23,632 people, including 12,327 males and 11,305 females. Around 23,632 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Paharpur Subdivision is about 210 people, including 97 males and 113 females. Around 210 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,174 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,174 people per sq. km.