Piprakothi
Piprakothi 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 Piprakothi Block (CD) is 01050. The total area of Piprakothi Subdivision is 62 km². Piprakothi has a sex ratio of approximately 887 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Piprakothi Subdivision
Piprakothi Subdivision has a total of 20 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 Piprakothi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babhnaulia | Tikaita Gobindpur | Motihari (12 km) |
| 2 | Belwatia | Panditpur | Motihari (11 km) |
| 3 | Bir Chhapra | Veer Chapra | Motihari (13 km) |
| 4 | Chand Saraia | Veer Chapra | Motihari (13 km) |
| 5 | Dhekaha | Dhekhan South | Motihari (23 km) |
| 6 | Gobindapur | Tikaita Gobindpur | Motihari (8 km) |
| 7 | Jhakra | Suraypur | Motihari (10 km) |
| 8 | Jiwdhara | Salempur | Motihari (10 km) |
| 9 | Kazipur | Salempur | Motihari (14 km) |
| 10 | Kishunpur | Salempur | Motihari (11 km) |
| 11 | Madhu Chhapra | Panditpur | Motihari (11 km) |
| 12 | Majharia | Veer Chapra | Motihari (13 km) |
| 13 | Mathiya Bariyarpur | Panditpur | Motihari (14 km) |
| 14 | Panditpur | Panditpur | Motihari (14 km) |
| 15 | Panrwaliya | Salempur | Motihari (10 km) |
| 16 | Pipra Kothi | Veer Chapra | Motihari (10 km) |
| 17 | Salempur | Salempur | Motihari (14 km) |
| 18 | Semra | Tikaita Gobindpur | Motihari (10 km) |
| 19 | Surujpur | Salempur | Motihari (10 km) |
| 20 | Tikaita | Tikaita Gobindpur | Motihari (7 km) |
Population of Piprakothi Subdivision
The population profile of Piprakothi 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 Piprakothi 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 | 77,089 | 77,089 | N/A |
| Male Population | 40,837 | 40,837 | N/A |
| Female Population | 36,252 | 36,252 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,210 | 15,210 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,012 | 8,012 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,198 | 7,198 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 36,101 | 36,101 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 22,316 | 22,316 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 13,785 | 13,785 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 40,988 | 40,988 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,521 | 18,521 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,467 | 22,467 | N/A |
| Total Households | 16,811 | 16,811 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 77,089 people. Includes nearly 40,837 males and 36,252 females. Rural population is about 77,089 people.
- There are around 15,210 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,012 boys and 7,198 girls.
- Literate population is about 36,101 people. Non-literate population is around 40,988 people.
- There are nearly 16,811 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Piprakothi 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 | 12,463 | 12,463 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,407 | 6,407 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 6,056 | 6,056 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 10 | 10 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,237 / km² | 1,237 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Piprakothi Subdivision is approximately 12,463 people, including 6,407 males and 6,056 females. Around 12,463 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Piprakothi Subdivision is about 10 people, including 5 males and 5 females. Around 10 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,237 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,237 people per sq. km.