Patahi Subdivision - Purbi Champaran, Bihar
Patahi 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. Patahi is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Gurhanwa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 117 km², including 116.74 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 902 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Patahi Subdivision
Patahi Subdivision has a total of 41 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 | Alisherpur | Rural | Jihuli North |
| 2 | Bakhri | Rural | Bakhri |
| 3 | Balua Urf Dumri Gobind | Rural | Balua Zulfakarabad |
| 4 | Balua Zulfaqarabad | Rural | Balua Zulfakarabad |
| 5 | Bara Shankar | Rural | Patahi West |
| 6 | Bela Baiju | Rural | Patahi West |
| 7 | Belahi Ram | Rural | Belahi Ram |
| 8 | Betauna | Rural | Betauna |
| 9 | Bhit Gharwa | Rural | Bakhri |
| 10 | Birta Tola | Rural | Nanfarwa |
| 11 | Bokane Kalan | Rural | Bakane Kala |
| 12 | Bokane Khurd | Rural | Bakane Kala |
| 13 | Chainpur | Rural | Gonahi |
| 14 | Champapur | Rural | Bakhri |
| 15 | Chkitval | Rural | Bara Shankar |
| 16 | Dewapur | Rural | Devapur |
| 17 | Dumri Baiju | Rural | Balua Zulfakarabad |
| 18 | Gamhariya | Rural | Betauna |
| 19 | Gonahi | Rural | Gonahi |
| 20 | Gujraul | Rural | Gonahi |
| 21 | Jihuli | Rural | Jihuli North |
| 22 | Kalyanpur | Rural | Bara Shankar |
| 23 | Khori Pakar | Rural | Devapur |
| 24 | Khutauna | Rural | Betauna |
| 25 | Kodariya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 26 | Kodariya Hetim | Rural | Belahi Ram |
| 27 | Lahsania | Rural | Devapur |
| 28 | Mahamada Woli | Rural | Balua Zulfakarabad |
| 29 | Mirzapur | Rural | Belahi Ram |
| 30 | Mohamadpur | Rural | Bara Shankar |
| 31 | Mohammadpur | Rural | Devapur |
| 32 | Mujia | Rural | Gonahi |
| 33 | Narayanpur | Rural | Padumker |
| 34 | Non Pharwa | Rural | Nanfarwa |
| 35 | Padumrier | Rural | Padumker |
| 36 | Parsauni Kapur | Rural | Parsauni Kapoor |
| 37 | Patahi Jadu | Rural | Patahi West |
| 38 | Rampur Manorath | Rural | Parsauni Kapoor |
| 39 | Ratan Sagar | Rural | Nanfarwa |
| 40 | Saraia Gopal | Rural | Saria Gopal |
| 41 | Suga Pipar | Rural | Gonahi |
Population of Patahi Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Patahi Subdivision has a total population of 1,66,445 people, consisting of 87,494 males and 78,951 females. There are 37,883 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,426 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,66,445 | 1,66,445 | 0 |
| Male Population | 87,494 | 87,494 | 0 |
| Female Population | 78,951 | 78,951 | 0 |
| Total Households | 37,883 | 37,883 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,426 / km² | 1,426 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 71,039 literate people and 32,476 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 24,331 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 33 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) | 32,476 | 32,476 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 71,039 | 71,039 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 95,406 | 95,406 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 24,331 | 24,331 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 33 | 33 | 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.