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 information the sub-district code of Paharpur Block (CD) is 01044. Total area of paharpur subdivision is 156 km². Paharpur subdivision has a population of 1,83,018 peoples. Paharpur subdivision has a population density of 1174 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 33,552 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 45.70% population of paharpur subdivision is literate, out of which 53.98% males and 36.57% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Paharpur 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.
| 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 |