Kasba
Kasba 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 Kasba Block (CD) is 01135. The total area of Kasba Subdivision is 160 km², which includes 144.12 km² of rural area and 15.74 km² of urban area. Kasba has a sex ratio of approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kasba Subdivision
Kasba Subdivision has a total of 56 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 Kasba Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agaganj | Sanjheli | Kasba (6 km) |
| 2 | Alampur | Sabdalpur | Kasba (6 km) |
| 3 | Babhangawan | Sanjheli | Kasba (9 km) |
| 4 | Badla | Malharia | Kasba (5 km) |
| 5 | Banaili | Banaili | Kasba (14 km) |
| 6 | Baraitha | Bariata | Kasba (2 km) |
| 7 | Basantpur | Kulla Khash | Kasba (3 km) |
| 8 | Bathna | Malharia | Kasba (12 km) |
| 9 | Betauna | Mohani Tikapur | Kasba (6 km) |
| 10 | Bhamra | Bhawara Lagan | Kasba (8 km) |
| 11 | Bishunpur | Malharia | Kasba (8 km) |
| 12 | Bochgaon | Bochganw | Kasba (10 km) |
| 13 | Dabaili Biswaspur | Lakhana | Kasba (9 km) |
| 14 | Deari | Sabdalpur | Kasba (9 km) |
| 15 | Deodha | Malharia | Kasba (8 km) |
| 16 | Fatehpur | Sabdalpur | Kasba (5 km) |
| 17 | Gargata Bishunpur | Bochganw | Kasba (13 km) |
| 18 | Gargata Narharia | Bochganw | Kasba (11 km) |
| 19 | Ghordaur | Ghordaur | Kasba (5 km) |
| 20 | Gurhi | Gurhi | Kasba (10 km) |
| 21 | Jagaili | Sanjheli | Kasba |
| 22 | Jalkar | Bochganw | Kasba (12 km) |
| 23 | Kadwa | Sanjheli | Kasba (7 km) |
| 24 | Kamalpur | Bhawara Lagan | Kasba (8 km) |
| 25 | Kamraili | Gurhi | Kasba (10 km) |
| 26 | Kanwapara | Kulla Khash | Kasba (3 km) |
| 27 | Khagjana | Malharia | Kasba (4 km) |
| 28 | Kula Bhagwati | Kulla Khash | Kasba (3 km) |
| 29 | Kula Khas | Kulla Khash | Kasba (3 km) |
| 30 | Kulasundar | Kulla Khash | Kasba (3 km) |
| 31 | Kundalay | Bochganw | Kasba (5 km) |
| 32 | Lagan | Bhawara Lagan | Kasba (8 km) |
| 33 | Lakhna | Lakhana | Kasba (8 km) |
| 34 | Lalharia | Kulla Khash | Kasba (3 km) |
| 35 | Mahthaur | Bhawara Lagan | Kasba (10 km) |
| 36 | Malharia | Malharia | Kasba (6 km) |
| 37 | Matkopa | Gurhi | Kasba (10 km) |
| 38 | Mekhar Khamaili | Lakhana | Kasba (10 km) |
| 39 | Mohani | Mohani Tikapur | Kasba (4 km) |
| 40 | Murad Bagh | Kulla Khash | Kasba (13 km) |
| 41 | Pakaria | Bochganw | Kasba (11 km) |
| 42 | Phul Banaili | Sadhubeli | Kasba (17 km) |
| 43 | Pokharia | Sanjheli | Kasba (8 km) |
| 44 | Puparia | Sabdalpur | Kasba (5 km) |
| 45 | Ratansoti | Malharia | Kasba (6 km) |
| 46 | Sabdalpur | Sabdalpur | Kasba (12 km) |
| 47 | Sadhauli | Banaili | Kasba (14 km) |
| 48 | Sadhauli Khurd | Sadhubeli | Kasba (15 km) |
| 49 | Sanjheli | Sanjheli | Kasba (10 km) |
| 50 | Sara Bathana | Sadhubeli | Kasba (18 km) |
| 51 | Saraunchia | Ghordaur | Kasba (5 km) |
| 52 | Sarra | Bariata | Kasba (3 km) |
| 53 | Semaria | Ghordaur | Kasba (5 km) |
| 54 | Shikarpur | Sabdalpur | Kasba (8 km) |
| 55 | Tikapur | Mohani Tikapur | Kasba (8 km) |
| 56 | Ujialpur Ghorghat | Sabdalpur | Kasba |
Population of Kasba Subdivision
The population profile of Kasba 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 Kasba 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 | 1,88,341 | 1,57,920 | 30,421 |
| Male Population | 97,472 | 81,518 | 15,954 |
| Female Population | 90,869 | 76,402 | 14,467 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,442 | 35,557 | 4,885 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,637 | 18,095 | 2,542 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,805 | 17,462 | 2,343 |
| Literate Population | 74,607 | 57,084 | 17,523 |
| Literate Male Population | 44,721 | 34,690 | 10,031 |
| Literate Female Population | 29,886 | 22,394 | 7,492 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,13,734 | 1,00,836 | 12,898 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 52,751 | 46,828 | 5,923 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 60,983 | 54,008 | 6,975 |
| Total Households | 37,485 | 30,900 | 6,585 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kasba Subdivision is around 1,88,341 people. This includes 97,472 males and 90,869 females. Rural population is about 1,57,920 (81,518 males and 76,402 females), while urban population is nearly 30,421 (15,954 males and 14,467 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,442 of the population, with 20,637 boys and 19,805 girls. Rural areas have 35,557 children, and urban areas have about 4,885 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 74,607 literate people in Kasba Subdivision, including 44,721 literate males and 29,886 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 57,084 individuals and urban literacy covers around 17,523 people.
- About 1,13,734 people in Kasba Subdivision are not literate, including 52,751 males and 60,983 females. Rural areas include 1,00,836 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,898 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 37,485 households, with 30,900 in villages and 6,585 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kasba 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 | 13,799 | 11,717 | 2,082 |
| SC Male Population | 7,062 | 6,001 | 1,061 |
| SC Female Population | 6,737 | 5,716 | 1,021 |
| Total ST Population | 12,711 | 10,571 | 2,140 |
| ST Male Population | 6,498 | 5,405 | 1,093 |
| ST Female Population | 6,213 | 5,166 | 1,047 |
| Population Density | 1,178 / km² | 1,096 / km² | 1,933 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kasba Subdivision is approximately 13,799 people, including 7,062 males and 6,737 females. Around 11,717 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,082 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kasba Subdivision is about 12,711 people, including 6,498 males and 6,213 females. Around 10,571 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,140 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,178 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,096 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,933 people per sq. km.