Banma Itahri Subdivision - Saharsa, Bihar
Banma Itahri is an administrative subdivision in the Saharsa district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Banma Itahri is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Koparia, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 118.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 65 km², including 65.05 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 905 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Banma Itahri Subdivision
Banma Itahri Subdivision has a total of 19 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 | Afzalpur | Rural | Itahari |
| 2 | Badshah Nagar | Rural | Jamalnagar |
| 3 | Deokal | Rural | Maharas |
| 4 | Ghordaur | Rural | Ghordour |
| 5 | Hath Mandal | Rural | Itahari |
| 6 | Itahri | Rural | Itahari |
| 7 | Jamal Nagar | Rural | Jamalnagar |
| 8 | Kasimpur | Rural | Sarbela |
| 9 | Khorasan | Rural | Maharas |
| 10 | Kusmhi | Rural | Sarbela |
| 11 | Lalpur | Rural | Jamalnagar |
| 12 | Maharas | Rural | Maharas |
| 13 | Murli | Rural | Rasalpur |
| 14 | Rasalpur | Rural | Rasalpur |
| 15 | Sahuria | Rural | Sahuriya |
| 16 | Sarbela | Rural | Sarbela |
| 17 | Shamsuddinpur | Rural | Maharas |
| 18 | Shamsuddinpur Jagir | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Sugma | Rural | Sahuriya |
Population of Banma Itahri Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Banma Itahri Subdivision has a total population of 90,943 people, consisting of 47,726 males and 43,217 females. There are 17,865 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,398 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90,943 | 90,943 | 0 |
| Male Population | 47,726 | 47,726 | 0 |
| Female Population | 43,217 | 43,217 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,865 | 17,865 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,398 / km² | 1,398 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 35,771 literate people and 19,670 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,865 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6 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) | 19,670 | 19,670 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 35,771 | 35,771 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 55,172 | 55,172 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,865 | 15,865 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6 | 6 | 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.