Nokha

Nokha is a Town and Subdivision in Rohtas 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 information the sub-district code of Nokha Block (CD) is 01466. Total area of nokha subdivision is 166 km² including 152.55 km² rural area and 13.45 km² urban area. Nokha subdivision has a population of 1,73,327 peoples, out of which urban population is 27,302 while rural population is 1,46,025. Nokha has a sex ratio of approximately 913 females for every 1,000 males. Nokha subdivision has a population density of 1044 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,362 houses in the sub-district, including 4,381 urban houses and 21,981 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.03% population of nokha subdivision is literate, out of which 68.42% males and 50.84% females are literate.

List of Villages in Nokha Subdivision

Nokha Subdivision has a total of 83 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 Nokha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akrahia Chattona Nokha (4 km)
2Badjoga Hathini Nokha (10 km)
3Baligawan Ghusia Nokha (6 km)
4Baradih Dharampura Nokha (5 km)
5Barawan Dakhsni Barao Nokha (3 km)
6Bhaon Chanki Nokha (20 km)
7Bhatauli Chattona Nokha (5 km)
8Bhaunra Sotwa Nokha (2 km)
9Bhawandihri Sisirita Nokha (5 km)
10Bhikharidih Nonsari Nokha (8 km)
11Biseni Khurd Dakhsni Barao Nokha (5 km)
12Bishambharpur Chattona Nokha (4 km)
13Bishanpura Utari Barao Nokha (13 km)
14Chanka Modiha Nokha (6 km)
15Chanki Chanki Nokha (20 km)
16Charnarh Sotwa Nokha (6 km)
17Chhabilapur Sri Khinda Nokha (6 km)
18Chhatauna Chattona Nokha (4 km)
19Chorpokhar Sisirita Nokha
20Dera Sotwa Nokha (5 km)
21Dharampura Dharampura Nokha (10 km)
22Dharupur Ghusia Nokha (5 km)
23Dudhar Dharampura Nokha (8 km)
24Dumra Chattona Nokha (4 km)
25Eghara Chanki Nokha (15 km)
26Faridpur Hathini Nokha (15 km)
27Gamharia Dharampura Nokha (8 km)
28Gangahar Modiha Nokha (2 km)
29Ghetarua Chattona Nokha (4 km)
30Ghurdihan Chattona Nokha (6 km)
31Ghusia Ghusia Nokha (3 km)
32Gopalpur Modiha Nokha (4 km)
33Gosainpur Sri Khinda Nokha (5 km)
34Hasnadih Sotwa Nokha (8 km)
35Hathni Hathini Nokha (10 km)
36Itawa Chanki Nokha (19 km)
37Jabra Ghusia Nokha (6 km)
38Jakhani Utari Barao Nokha (13 km)
39Kadwa Kadawa Nokha (8 km)
40Kaithi Dharampura Nokha (10 km)
41Karan Chanki Nokha (5 km)
42Karma Sisirita Nokha (5 km)
43Karmahi Chanki Nokha
44Khairahin Sisirita Nokha (5 km)
45Kharari Dakhsni Barao Nokha (5 km)
46Kuri Kuri Nokha (18 km)
47Kusaha Chattona Nokha
48Kusahi Modiha Nokha (5 km)
49Lilari Kuri Nokha (17 km)
50Majhiyawan Kuri Nokha (18 km)
51Majrarh Dharampura Nokha (9 km)
52Mani Sisirita Nokha (5 km)
53Maudiha Modiha Nokha (9 km)
54Meyari Kuri Nokha (16 km)
55Milki Chanki Nokha (5 km)
56Misraulia Chanki Nokha (5 km)
57Naran Chanki Nokha (18 km)
58Nawadih Hathini Nokha (10 km)
59Nonsari Nonsari Nokha (8 km)
60Pach Pakhri Sisirita Nokha (5 km)
61Pachahar Chanki Nokha (15 km)
62Panrwa Nonsari Nokha (10 km)
63Parsia Nonsari Nokha (11 km)
64Parsia Nisf Nonsari Nokha (6 km)
65Pauni Nonsari Nokha
66Penar Utari Barao Nokha (12 km)
67Pipra Sri Khinda Nokha (5 km)
68Ram Nagar Chattona Nokha (3 km)
69Rampur Sri Khinda Nokha (20 km)
70Rampur Gazi Modiha Nokha
71Rupahtha Hathini Nokha (15 km)
72Salempur Ghusia Nokha (5 km)
73Sariawan Sri Khinda Nokha (5 km)
74Shivpur Dakhsni Barao Nokha (9 km)
75Singwa Dharampur Dharampura Nokha (9 km)
76Sirkhinda Sri Khinda Nokha (6 km)
77Sisirta Nonsari Nokha (6 km)
78Sisrit Sisirita Nokha (10 km)
79Sitalpur Sotwa Nokha (6 km)
80Sotawan Sotwa Nokha (7 km)
81Tarar Modiha Nokha (5 km)
82Tendua Sotwa Nokha (6 km)
83Tilai Hathini Nokha (16 km)

Population of Nokha Subdivision

The population profile of Nokha 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 Nokha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,73,327 1,46,025 27,302
Male Population 90,573 76,179 14,394
Female Population 82,754 69,846 12,908
Child Population (Age 0–6) 30,601 25,909 4,692
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,794 13,323 2,471
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,807 12,586 2,221
Literate Population 1,04,044 86,931 17,113
Literate Male Population 61,973 51,918 10,055
Literate Female Population 42,071 35,013 7,058
Illiterate Population 69,283 59,094 10,189
Illiterate Male Population 28,600 24,261 4,339
Illiterate Female Population 40,683 34,833 5,850
Total Households 26,362 21,981 4,381

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Nokha Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 31,787 28,334 3,453
SC Male Population 16,593 14,814 1,779
SC Female Population 15,194 13,520 1,674
Total ST Population 174 169 5
ST Male Population 91 87 4
ST Female Population 83 82 1
Population Density 1,044 / km² 957 / km² 2,030 / km²