Banjaria Subdivision - Purbi Champaran, Bihar
Banjaria is an administrative subdivision in the Purbi Champaran district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Banjaria is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chailaha Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 138 km², including 137.61 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 889 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Banjaria Subdivision
Banjaria Subdivision has a total of 49 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajgari | Rural | Ajgari |
| 2 | Amwa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Amwa | Rural | Siswa West |
| 4 | Banjaria | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Banjaria | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Banjaria (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Bhela Chhapra | Rural | Semra Tola Bhola |
| 8 | Brahampuri | Rural | Pachrukha West |
| 9 | Burhwa | Rural | Rohiniya |
| 10 | Chailaha | Rural | Chailanha |
| 11 | Chichurahia | Rural | Rohiniya |
| 12 | Chitaha | Rural | Fulwar South |
| 13 | Ekauna | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Gamharia | Rural | Fulwar South |
| 15 | Ghormarwa | Rural | Fulwar North |
| 16 | Gobri | Rural | Pachrukha Middle |
| 17 | Janerwa | Rural | Janarwa |
| 18 | Jatwa | Rural | Janarwa |
| 19 | Jhkhiya | Rural | Pachrukha West |
| 20 | Kaparsandi | Rural | Semra Tola Bhola |
| 21 | Kukurjari | Rural | Rohiniya |
| 22 | Lmuniya | Rural | Pachrukha West |
| 23 | Loknath Pur | Rural | Semra Tola Bhola |
| 24 | Mohamadpur | Rural | Pachrukha Middle |
| 25 | Mohammadpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 26 | Mokhlishpur | Rural | Pachrukha West |
| 27 | Pachrukha | Rural | Pachrukha East |
| 28 | Pachrukha Khandwa | Rural | Pachrukha West |
| 29 | Pakaria | Rural | Ajgari |
| 30 | Patkhaulia | Rural | Semra Tola Bhola |
| 31 | Phulwar | Rural | Fulwar South |
| 32 | Pipra | Urban | Not applicable |
| 33 | Pipra | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 34 | Ratanpur | Urban | Not applicable |
| 35 | Ratanpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 36 | Rohinia | Rural | Rohiniya |
| 37 | Semra Khas | Rural | Semra Tola Bhola |
| 38 | Semra Tola Bhola | Rural | Semra Tola Bhola |
| 39 | Semra Tola Hat | Rural | Semra Tola Bhola |
| 40 | Singhia Sagar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 41 | Singhia Sagar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 42 | Singia Hiban | Rural | Ajgari |
| 43 | Singia Hiban | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 44 | Siswa | Rural | Siswa East |
| 45 | Siswaniya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 46 | Siswaniya | Rural | Pachrukha Middle |
| 47 | Sukhi Dih | Rural | Rohiniya |
| 48 | Tarkulwa | Urban | Not applicable |
| 49 | Tarkulwa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Banjaria Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Banjaria Subdivision has a total population of 1,62,684 people, consisting of 86,088 males and 76,596 females. There are 32,464 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,182 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,62,684 | 1,62,684 | 0 |
| Male Population | 86,088 | 86,088 | 0 |
| Female Population | 76,596 | 76,596 | 0 |
| Total Households | 32,464 | 32,464 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,182 / km² | 1,182 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 69,056 literate people and 34,959 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,075 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 954 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 34,959 | 34,959 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 69,056 | 69,056 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 93,628 | 93,628 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,075 | 15,075 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 954 | 954 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.