Bhawanipur
Bhawanipur is a Town and Subdivision in Purnia 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 Bhawanipur Block (CD) is 01130. The total area of Bhawanipur Subdivision is 145 km². Bhawanipur has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhawanipur Subdivision
Bhawanipur Subdivision has a total of 70 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 Bhawanipur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akbarpur | Sonma | Purnia (65 km) |
| 2 | Auria | Sripur Milik | Purnia (58 km) |
| 3 | Babhan Chako | Supauli | Purnia (52 km) |
| 4 | Barhari | Barahri | Purnia (54 km) |
| 5 | Basantpur Chintaman Milik | Basantpur Chintamani | Purnia (58 km) |
| 6 | Basantpur Chintamanuska Bari | Basantpur Chintamani | Purnia (58 km) |
| 7 | Basmanpur Urf Baksand | Sonma | Purnia (65 km) |
| 8 | Bhamet | Gondwara Patkeli | Purnia (58 km) |
| 9 | Bhandsar Milik | Sripur Milik | Bhawanipur |
| 10 | Bhawanipur Istamrar | Jabey | Purnia (54 km) |
| 11 | Bhawanipur Milik | Jabey | Purnia (54 km) |
| 12 | Bhawanipur Rajdham | Bhawanipur East | Purnia (45 km) |
| 13 | Bhelwa Band | Bhawanipur West | Purnia (53 km) |
| 14 | Bhelwa Milik | Bhawanipur West | Purnia (53 km) |
| 15 | Bhurkunda Tola | Shahid Ganj | Bhawanipur |
| 16 | Bhurkundi Chakla | Jabey | Purnia (54 km) |
| 17 | Birnia | Sondeep Milik | Purnia (53 km) |
| 18 | Birnia Milik | Sondeep Milik | Purnia (53 km) |
| 19 | Birsail Badh | Jabey | Purnia (50 km) |
| 20 | Bishunpur Tulsi | Sonma | Purnia (65 km) |
| 21 | Brahamgani | Supauli | Purbia (52 km) |
| 22 | Chandaili Karmchand | Basantpur Chintamani | Purnia (58 km) |
| 23 | Chandaili Milik | Basantpur Chintamani | Purnia (58 km) |
| 24 | Chethariapir Badh | Barahri | Bhawanipur |
| 25 | Dewhari Milik | Gondwara Patkeli | Bhawanipur |
| 26 | Dumaria | Raghunath Pur | Bhawanipur |
| 27 | Dumra | Suraiti | Purnia (60 km) |
| 28 | Dumra Mahabal | Suraiti | Purnnia (65 km) |
| 29 | Dumra Mahabal Milik | Suraiti | Purnia (63 km) |
| 30 | Dumrail Drap | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (50 km) |
| 31 | Dumrail Milik | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (56 km) |
| 32 | Durgapur | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (50 km) |
| 33 | Garhia | Sonma | Purnia (60 km) |
| 34 | Genharia | Sondeep Milik | Purnia (62 km) |
| 35 | Gonwara Patkaili | Gondwara Patkeli | Purnia (60 km) |
| 36 | Jabe | Jabey | Purnia (55 km) |
| 37 | Khagurail | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (56 km) |
| 38 | Khajura Patti | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (50 km) |
| 39 | Kharkatta | Lathi | Purnia (51 km) |
| 40 | Kodai Patti | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (56 km) |
| 41 | Kusaha Milik | Barahri | Purnia (54 km) |
| 42 | Lathi | Lathi | Purnia (45 km) |
| 43 | Laukahi | Lathi | Bhawanipur |
| 44 | Madhopur | Basantpur Chintamani | Purnia (58 km) |
| 45 | Mahabala | Sondeep Milik | Purnia (54 km) |
| 46 | Mahanth Dina Ram Das | Bhawanipur East | Purnia (47 km) |
| 47 | Mahathua | Bhawanipur East | Purnia (55 km) |
| 48 | Mahathua Milik | Raghunath Pur | Bhawanipur |
| 49 | Parasbani | Supauli | Purnia (53 km) |
| 50 | Raghunathpur | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (50 km) |
| 51 | Raipura | Lathi | Purnia (55 km) |
| 52 | Sahgaura | Barahri | Purnia (55 km) |
| 53 | Sahgaura Chakla | Supauli | Bhawanipur |
| 54 | Sahgaura Milik | Lathi | Bhawanipur |
| 55 | Sahiaganj | Shahid Ganj | Purnia (51 km) |
| 56 | Semaria Khem Chand | Lathi | Purnia (53 km) |
| 57 | Shekhpura | Gondwara Patkeli | Purnia (57 km) |
| 58 | Shekhpura Milik | Gondwara Patkeli | Bhawanipur |
| 59 | Singhia Sundar | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (56 km) |
| 60 | Singhia Sundar Milik | Raghunath Pur | Purnia (50 km) |
| 61 | Siripur Milik | Sripur Milik | Bhawanipur |
| 62 | Sondiha | Lathi | Purnia (51 km) |
| 63 | Sondip | Sondeep Milik | Purnia (54 km) |
| 64 | Sondip Milik | Sondeep Milik | Purnia (54 km) |
| 65 | Sonua | Sonma | Purnia (65 km) |
| 66 | Soraiti | Suraiti | Purnia (64 km) |
| 67 | Supaili | Supauli | Purnia (59 km) |
| 68 | Suraini Milik | Supauli | Bhawanipur |
| 69 | Telkundar | Sondeep Milik | Bhawanipur |
| 70 | Tulshipur | Supauli | Bhawanipur |
Population of Bhawanipur Subdivision
The population profile of Bhawanipur 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 Bhawanipur 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 | 1,61,720 | 1,61,720 | N/A |
| Male Population | 84,098 | 84,098 | N/A |
| Female Population | 77,622 | 77,622 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 33,850 | 33,850 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,208 | 17,208 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,642 | 16,642 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 61,008 | 61,008 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 37,754 | 37,754 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 23,254 | 23,254 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,00,712 | 1,00,712 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 46,344 | 46,344 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 54,368 | 54,368 | N/A |
| Total Households | 30,772 | 30,772 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,61,720 people. Includes nearly 84,098 males and 77,622 females. Rural population is about 1,61,720 people.
- There are around 33,850 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 17,208 boys and 16,642 girls.
- Literate population is about 61,008 people. Non-literate population is around 1,00,712 people.
- There are nearly 30,772 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bhawanipur 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 | 16,403 | 16,403 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,579 | 8,579 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,824 | 7,824 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 3,415 | 3,415 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,725 | 1,725 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,690 | 1,690 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,114 / km² | 1,114 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhawanipur Subdivision is approximately 16,403 people, including 8,579 males and 7,824 females. Around 16,403 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhawanipur Subdivision is about 3,415 people, including 1,725 males and 1,690 females. Around 3,415 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,114 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,114 people per sq. km.