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, the sub-district code of Raxaul Block (CD) is 01031. The total area of Raxaul Subdivision is 131 km², which includes 124.87 km² of rural area and 5.82 km² of urban area. Raxaul has a sex ratio of approximately 896 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahuari | Parsauna Tapsi | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 2 | Bairiya Birt | Pantoka | Raxaul (9 km) |
| 3 | Banjariya Sirsiya | Lawkaria | Raxaul |
| 4 | Belwa | Purandra | Raxaul (20 km) |
| 5 | Bharatmahi | Pantoka | Raxaul (8 km) |
| 6 | Bhelahi | Bhelahi | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 7 | Chanduli | Siswa | Raxaul (6 km) |
| 8 | Chikni | Jokiyari | Raxaul (2 km) |
| 9 | Dhangarhwa | Dhangarhwa Kaurihar | Raxaul (2 km) |
| 10 | Ekderwa | Pantoka | Raxaul (6 km) |
| 11 | Gamhariya | Lawkaria | Raxaul (5 km) |
| 12 | Gamhariya Anand Sagar | Lawkaria | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 13 | Haraiya | Pantoka | Raxaul (6 km) |
| 14 | Hardiya | Hardiya | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 15 | Harnahi | Harnahi | Raxaul (14 km) |
| 16 | Jakiyari | Jokiyari | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 17 | Jatiyahi | Jokiyari | Raxaul (3 km) |
| 18 | Kananaparshotimpur | Dhangarhwa Kaurihar | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 19 | Kaurihar | Dhangarhwa Kaurihar | Raxaul (2 km) |
| 20 | Kauwadhangar | Siswa | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 21 | Khirichiya | Jokiyari | Raxaul (4 km) |
| 22 | Lachhamanwa | Laxmipur Laxmanwa | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 23 | Lachhmipur | Palanwa Jagdhar | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 24 | Laukariya | Lawkaria | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 25 | Mashna Dih | Harnahi | Raxaul (8 km) |
| 26 | Nonea | Noneya Dih | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 27 | Palanwan | Bhelahi | Raxaul (21 km) |
| 28 | Pantoka | Pantoka | Raxaul (6 km) |
| 29 | Parsauna Tapsi | Parsauna Tapsi | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 30 | Pipariya | Purandra | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 31 | Purandra | Purandra | Raxaul (15 km) |
| 32 | Saunaha | Laxmipur Laxmanwa | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 33 | Semri | Laxmipur Laxmanwa | Raxaul (10 km) |
| 34 | Senuaria | Dhangarhwa Kaurihar | Raxaul (5 km) |
| 35 | Sidhpur | Palanwa Jagdhar | Raxaul (20 km) |
| 36 | Sihorwa | Jokiyari | Raxaul (5 km) |
| 37 | Sihpur | Pantoka | Raxaul (7 km) |
| 38 | Sirampur | Noneya Dih | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 39 | Sirisiya Nizamat | Lawkaria | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 40 | Sirsia Birit | Lawkaria | Raxaul (25 km) |
| 41 | Siswa | Siswa | Raxaul (20 km) |
| 42 | Siswaniyan | Parsauna Tapsi | Raxaul (25 km) |
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 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 | 2,32,028 | 1,76,492 | 55,536 |
| Male Population | 1,22,331 | 92,921 | 29,410 |
| Female Population | 1,09,697 | 83,571 | 26,126 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 47,042 | 38,038 | 9,004 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,502 | 19,772 | 4,730 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,540 | 18,266 | 4,274 |
| Literate Population | 1,04,159 | 68,973 | 35,186 |
| Literate Male Population | 64,543 | 44,270 | 20,273 |
| Literate Female Population | 39,616 | 24,703 | 14,913 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,27,869 | 1,07,519 | 20,350 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 57,788 | 48,651 | 9,137 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 70,081 | 58,868 | 11,213 |
| Total Households | 41,135 | 31,622 | 9,513 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Raxaul Subdivision is around 2,32,028 people. This includes 1,22,331 males and 1,09,697 females. Rural population is about 1,76,492 (92,921 males and 83,571 females), while urban population is nearly 55,536 (29,410 males and 26,126 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 47,042 of the population, with 24,502 boys and 22,540 girls. Rural areas have 38,038 children, and urban areas have about 9,004 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,04,159 literate people in Raxaul Subdivision, including 64,543 literate males and 39,616 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 68,973 individuals and urban literacy covers around 35,186 people.
- About 1,27,869 people in Raxaul Subdivision are not literate, including 57,788 males and 70,081 females. Rural areas include 1,07,519 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 20,350 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 41,135 households, with 31,622 in villages and 9,513 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Raxaul 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 | 22,227 | 19,175 | 3,052 |
| SC Male Population | 11,635 | 10,021 | 1,614 |
| SC Female Population | 10,592 | 9,154 | 1,438 |
| Total ST Population | 1,542 | 1,486 | 56 |
| ST Male Population | 801 | 777 | 24 |
| ST Female Population | 741 | 709 | 32 |
| Population Density | 1,775 / km² | 1,413 / km² | 9,542 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Raxaul Subdivision is approximately 22,227 people, including 11,635 males and 10,592 females. Around 19,175 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,052 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Raxaul Subdivision is about 1,542 people, including 801 males and 741 females. Around 1,486 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 56 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,775 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,413 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 9,542 people per sq. km.