Kahara
Kahara is a Town and Subdivision in Saharsa 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 Kahara Block (CD) is 01174. The total area of Kahara Subdivision is 139 km², which includes 117.53 km² of rural area and 21.13 km² of urban area. Kahara has a sex ratio of approximately 894 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kahara Subdivision
Kahara Subdivision has a total of 35 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 Kahara Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarpur | Amarpur | Saharsa (15 km) |
| 2 | Balhapatti | Balha Patti | Saharsa (5 km) |
| 3 | Balhapatti Arazi | Balha Patti | Saharsa (15 km) |
| 4 | Baluaha | Mohanpur | Saharsa (9 km) |
| 5 | Bangaon | Bangaon East | Saharsa (10 km) |
| 6 | Bariahi | Bariyahi | Saharsa (4 km) |
| 7 | Basauna | Sirade Patti | Saharsa (7 km) |
| 8 | Bharauli | Diwari | Saharsa (15 km) |
| 9 | Bhuswarh Dih | Murli Basantpur | Saharsa (12 km) |
| 10 | Bishunpur | Mohanpur | Saharsa (7 km) |
| 11 | Chainpur Uttar Khand | Chainpur | Saharsa (10 km) |
| 12 | Deojaji | Sulindabad | Saharsa (7 km) |
| 13 | Deona Gopal | Balha Patti | Kahara |
| 14 | Dewari | Diwari | Saharsa (8 km) |
| 15 | Dhagjari | Diwari | Saharsa (10 km) |
| 16 | Dholi | Diwari | Saharsa (12 km) |
| 17 | Dighia | Sirade Patti | Saharsa (6 km) |
| 18 | Garahiapatti | Balha Patti | Saharsa (4 km) |
| 19 | Harpur | Amarpur | Saharsa (15 km) |
| 20 | Kahra | Bariyahi | Saharsa (1 km) |
| 21 | Kandaha | N/A | Saharsa (15 km) |
| 22 | Kharagpur | Amarpur | Saharsa (15 km) |
| 23 | Mohanpur | Mohanpur | Saharsa (9 km) |
| 24 | Murli | Murli Basantpur | Saharsa (8 km) |
| 25 | Nariar | Nariyar | Saharsa (4 km) |
| 26 | Parari | Parari | Saharsa (10 km) |
| 27 | Parwania | Mohanpur | Saharsa (7 km) |
| 28 | Parwania Arazi | Sulindabad | Kahara |
| 29 | Patuwaha | Patuaha | Saharsa (4 km) |
| 30 | Rohua | Murli Basantpur | Saharsa (12 km) |
| 31 | Rohuamon | Bariyahi | Saharsa (2 km) |
| 32 | Rupnagar | Patuaha | Kahara |
| 33 | Siradipatti | Sirade Patti | Saharsa (5 km) |
| 34 | Solindabad | Sulindabad | Saharsa (2 km) |
| 35 | Tulsiahipatti | Murli Basantpur | Saharsa (12 km) |
Population of Kahara Subdivision
The population profile of Kahara 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 Kahara 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 | 2,98,345 | 1,41,805 | 1,56,540 |
| Male Population | 1,57,515 | 74,224 | 83,291 |
| Female Population | 1,40,830 | 67,581 | 73,249 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,533 | 26,785 | 25,748 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,263 | 13,822 | 13,441 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,270 | 12,963 | 12,307 |
| Literate Population | 1,64,807 | 65,888 | 98,919 |
| Literate Male Population | 98,293 | 41,013 | 57,280 |
| Literate Female Population | 66,514 | 24,875 | 41,639 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,33,538 | 75,917 | 57,621 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 59,222 | 33,211 | 26,011 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 74,316 | 42,706 | 31,610 |
| Total Households | 57,253 | 28,391 | 28,862 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kahara Subdivision is around 2,98,345 people. This includes 1,57,515 males and 1,40,830 females. Rural population is about 1,41,805 (74,224 males and 67,581 females), while urban population is nearly 1,56,540 (83,291 males and 73,249 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 52,533 of the population, with 27,263 boys and 25,270 girls. Rural areas have 26,785 children, and urban areas have about 25,748 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,64,807 literate people in Kahara Subdivision, including 98,293 literate males and 66,514 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 65,888 individuals and urban literacy covers around 98,919 people.
- About 1,33,538 people in Kahara Subdivision are not literate, including 59,222 males and 74,316 females. Rural areas include 75,917 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 57,621 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 57,253 households, with 28,391 in villages and 28,862 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kahara 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 | 28,448 | 15,856 | 12,592 |
| SC Male Population | 14,815 | 8,222 | 6,593 |
| SC Female Population | 13,633 | 7,634 | 5,999 |
| Total ST Population | 462 | 46 | 416 |
| ST Male Population | 247 | 26 | 221 |
| ST Female Population | 215 | 20 | 195 |
| Population Density | 2,152 / km² | 1,207 / km² | 7,408 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kahara Subdivision is approximately 28,448 people, including 14,815 males and 13,633 females. Around 15,856 people live in rural parts. Nearly 12,592 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kahara Subdivision is about 462 people, including 247 males and 215 females. Around 46 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 416 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,152 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,207 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 7,408 people per sq. km.