Raxaul

Raxaul 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 Raxaul Block (CD) is 01031. Total area of raxaul subdivision is 131 km² including 124.87 km² rural area and 5.82 km² urban area. Raxaul subdivision has a population of 2,32,028 peoples, out of which urban population is 55,536 while rural population is 1,76,492. Raxaul has a sex ratio of approximately 896 females for every 1,000 males. Raxaul subdivision has a population density of 1775 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,135 houses in the sub-district, including 9,513 urban houses and 31,622 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 44.89% population of raxaul subdivision is literate, out of which 52.76% males and 36.11% females are literate.

List of Villages in Raxaul Subdivision

Raxaul Subdivision has a total of 42 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 Raxaul Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Raxaul Subdivision

The population profile of Raxaul 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 Raxaul'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 Raxaul 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.