Jalalgarh Subdivision - Purnia, Bihar
Jalalgarh is an administrative subdivision in the Purnia district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Jalalgarh is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Jalargarh, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 115 km², including 114.63 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jalalgarh Subdivision
Jalalgarh Subdivision has a total of 48 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 | Ahilgaon | Rural | Nizgehuma |
| 2 | Baghua | Rural | Nizgehuma |
| 3 | Baisa | Rural | Chak |
| 4 | Bathna | Rural | Nizgehuma |
| 5 | Begampur | Rural | Hasi Begam Pur |
| 6 | Bharaili | Rural | Dimia |
| 7 | Bhatauli | Rural | Ekamba |
| 8 | Bhatgawan | Rural | Sarsauni |
| 9 | Bijulia | Rural | Sarsauni |
| 10 | Bisnatha | Rural | Ekamba |
| 11 | Chak | Rural | Chak |
| 12 | Dansar | Rural | Dansar |
| 13 | Dhanganwan Kankhudia | Rural | Dansar |
| 14 | Dhathaghat | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 15 | Dhatrathaghat | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 16 | Dhusmar | Rural | Sautha |
| 17 | Dhusmar | Rural | Sautha |
| 18 | Dihia | Rural | Sarsauni |
| 19 | Dihia | Rural | Sarsauni |
| 20 | Dimia | Rural | Dimia |
| 21 | Dukrail | Rural | Chak |
| 22 | Dumra | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 23 | Ekamba | Rural | Ekamba |
| 24 | Gehuma | Rural | Dansar |
| 25 | Girda | Rural | Hasi Begam Pur |
| 26 | Hafania | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 27 | Hafania | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 28 | Hakka | Rural | Nizgehuma |
| 29 | Hansi | Rural | Hasi Begam Pur |
| 30 | Harchandpur | Rural | Jalal Garh |
| 31 | Jahangirpur | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 32 | Jalalgarh | Rural | Jalal Garh |
| 33 | Junhari | Rural | Hasi Begam Pur |
| 34 | Kankhudia | Rural | Dansar |
| 35 | Kataili | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 36 | Khalwara | Rural | Dansar |
| 37 | Khalwara | Rural | Dansar |
| 38 | Mahiarpur | Rural | Chak |
| 39 | Matiarpur | Rural | Nizgehuma |
| 40 | Nijgehuma | Rural | Nizgehuma |
| 41 | Nishara | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 42 | Pora | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 43 | Ramdaili | Rural | Ram Deli |
| 44 | Ratauli | Rural | Sautha |
| 45 | Sapa | Rural | Hasi Begam Pur |
| 46 | Sarsauni | Rural | Sarsauni |
| 47 | Sauntha | Rural | Sautha |
| 48 | Shahpur | Rural | Ram Deli |
Population of Jalalgarh Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Jalalgarh Subdivision has a total population of 1,12,951 people, consisting of 58,460 males and 54,491 females. There are 23,098 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 985 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,12,951 | 1,12,951 | 0 |
| Male Population | 58,460 | 58,460 | 0 |
| Female Population | 54,491 | 54,491 | 0 |
| Total Households | 23,098 | 23,098 | 0 |
| Population Density | 985 / km² | 985 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 42,395 literate people and 23,189 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 20,613 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,059 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) | 23,189 | 23,189 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,395 | 42,395 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 70,556 | 70,556 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 20,613 | 20,613 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,059 | 2,059 | 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.