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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Amarpur Amarpur Saharsa (15 km)
2Balhapatti Balha Patti Saharsa (5 km)
3Balhapatti Arazi Balha Patti Saharsa (15 km)
4Baluaha Mohanpur Saharsa (9 km)
5Bangaon Bangaon East Saharsa (10 km)
6Bariahi Bariyahi Saharsa (4 km)
7Basauna Sirade Patti Saharsa (7 km)
8Bharauli Diwari Saharsa (15 km)
9Bhuswarh Dih Murli Basantpur Saharsa (12 km)
10Bishunpur Mohanpur Saharsa (7 km)
11Chainpur Uttar Khand Chainpur Saharsa (10 km)
12Deojaji Sulindabad Saharsa (7 km)
13Deona Gopal Balha Patti Kahara
14Dewari Diwari Saharsa (8 km)
15Dhagjari Diwari Saharsa (10 km)
16Dholi Diwari Saharsa (12 km)
17Dighia Sirade Patti Saharsa (6 km)
18Garahiapatti Balha Patti Saharsa (4 km)
19Harpur Amarpur Saharsa (15 km)
20Kahra Bariyahi Saharsa (1 km)
21Kandaha N/A Saharsa (15 km)
22Kharagpur Amarpur Saharsa (15 km)
23Mohanpur Mohanpur Saharsa (9 km)
24Murli Murli Basantpur Saharsa (8 km)
25Nariar Nariyar Saharsa (4 km)
26Parari Parari Saharsa (10 km)
27Parwania Mohanpur Saharsa (7 km)
28Parwania Arazi Sulindabad Kahara
29Patuwaha Patuaha Saharsa (4 km)
30Rohua Murli Basantpur Saharsa (12 km)
31Rohuamon Bariyahi Saharsa (2 km)
32Rupnagar Patuaha Kahara
33Siradipatti Sirade Patti Saharsa (5 km)
34Solindabad Sulindabad Saharsa (2 km)
35Tulsiahipatti 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.