Mahishi
Mahishi 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 information the sub-district code of Mahishi Block (CD) is 01173. Total area of mahishi subdivision is 172 km². Mahishi subdivision has a population of 2,06,774 peoples. Mahishi subdivision has a population density of 1199 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,046 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 37.92% population of mahishi subdivision is literate, out of which 47.07% males and 27.82% females are literate.
List of Villages in Mahishi Subdivision
Mahishi Subdivision has a total of 78 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 Mahishi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aina | Aina | Saharsa (24 km) |
| 2 | Aina Sohagpur | Aina | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 3 | Aksaur | Mahishi South | Saharsa (21 km) |
| 4 | Amahi | Virgaon | Saharsa (32 km) |
| 5 | Ara | Aara Patti | Saharsa (32 km) |
| 6 | Baghandarzi | Telhar | Mahishi |
| 7 | Baghaud | Naharwar | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 8 | Baghwa | Baghwa | Saharsa (23 km) |
| 9 | Baghwa Hat Abad | Telhar | Saharsa (26 km) |
| 10 | Bahrampur | Baghwa | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 11 | Balia | Kundah | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 12 | Batwar Az Beto | Sirwar Birwar | Mahishi |
| 13 | Bhaghwa | Mahishi South | Mahishi |
| 14 | Bhanthi | Telwa West | Saharsa (31 km) |
| 15 | Bharwar | Pastwar | Saharsa (19 km) |
| 16 | Bhelahi Kalan Khurd | Bhelahi | Saharsa (28 km) |
| 17 | Bihna | Jhara | Saharsa (28 km) |
| 18 | Bijwar | Sirwar Birwar | Saharsa (23 km) |
| 19 | Birgaon | Virgaon | Saharsa (28 km) |
| 20 | Birwar | Sirwar Birwar | Saharsa (24 km) |
| 21 | Chatania | Virgaon | Saharsa (32 km) |
| 22 | Chilkwar Tappeh Or Chilkarhi | Pastwar | Mahishi |
| 23 | Dhamwara | Mahisarho | Mahishi |
| 24 | Dhanauj | Rajanpur | Saharsa (31 km) |
| 25 | Dhapari | Baghwa | Saharsa (26 km) |
| 26 | Dharampur | Rajanpur | Saharsa (31 km) |
| 27 | Dhor | Telhar | Saharsa (18 km) |
| 28 | Dumri | Baghwa | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 29 | Gamrahu | Sirwar Birwar | Saharsa (24 km) |
| 30 | Gangauni | Sirwar Birwar | Saharsa (22 km) |
| 31 | Garaul | Baghwa | Saharsa (28 km) |
| 32 | Ghoghpur | Ghonghepur | Saharsa (32 km) |
| 33 | Jalai | Manovar | Saharsa (31 km) |
| 34 | Jalkaur | Mahishi South | Saharsa (20 km) |
| 35 | Jhara | Jhara | Saharsa (26 km) |
| 36 | Jhitki | Pastwar | Saharsa (18 km) |
| 37 | Kandaha | Pastwar | Saharsa (19 km) |
| 38 | Kanwa Arazi | Sirwar Birwar | Mahishi |
| 39 | Kargaon | Kundah | Saharsa (28 km) |
| 40 | Karhara | Aina | Saharsa (24 km) |
| 41 | Khairaha | N/A | Saharsa (16 km) |
| 42 | Kodwa | Pastwar | Saharsa (20 km) |
| 43 | Kundali | Kundah | Saharsa (24 km) |
| 44 | Lohaur | Telhar | Saharsa (17 km) |
| 45 | Mahesraho | Mahisarho | Saharsa (20 km) |
| 46 | Mahisi | Mahishi North | Saharsa (17 km) |
| 47 | Maina | Naharwar | Saharsa (23 km) |
| 48 | Maina Arazi | Naharwar | Saharsa (24 km) |
| 49 | Manaur | Manovar | Saharsa (32 km) |
| 50 | Mangrauni | Aina | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 51 | Nagar | Pastwar | Saharsa (21 km) |
| 52 | Naharwa | Naharwar | Saharsa (20 km) |
| 53 | Nakauch | Sirwar Birwar | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 54 | Nawada | Telwa West | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 55 | Nonia | Mahisarho | Saharsa (19 km) |
| 56 | Panchbhinda | Ghonghepur | Saharsa (31 km) |
| 57 | Paranpur | Kundah | Saharsa (24 km) |
| 58 | Parewa | Mahisarho | Saharsa (19 km) |
| 59 | Pastwar | Pastwar | Saharsa (15 km) |
| 60 | Pokharbhinda | Telhar | Saharsa (19 km) |
| 61 | Rajhanpur | Rajanpur | Saharsa (26 km) |
| 62 | Rakhti | Rajanpur | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 63 | Sahorwa | Ghonghepur | Saharsa (32 km) |
| 64 | Samani | Telwa West | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 65 | Sapaita | Pastwar | Saharsa (19 km) |
| 66 | Sarauni | Mahisarho | Saharsa (20 km) |
| 67 | Sarauni Khurd | Mahisarho | Mahishi |
| 68 | Semar | Kundah | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 69 | Sirwar | Sirwar Birwar | Saharsa (23 km) |
| 70 | Sisauna | Jhara | Saharsa (28 km) |
| 71 | Sonkurthua | Ghonghepur | Saharsa (32 km) |
| 72 | Supaul | Baghwa | Saharsa (31 km) |
| 73 | Tarhi | Virgaon | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 74 | Teghra | Mahisarho | Saharsa (16 km) |
| 75 | Telbadha | Telhar | Saharsa (18 km) |
| 76 | Telhar | Telhar | Saharsa (18 km) |
| 77 | Telwa | Telwa East | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 78 | Thanwar | Aara Patti | Saharsa (22 km) |
Population of Mahishi Subdivision
The population profile of Mahishi 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 Mahishi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,06,774 | 2,06,774 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,08,437 | 1,08,437 | N/A |
| Female Population | 98,337 | 98,337 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 44,700 | 44,700 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,238 | 23,238 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,462 | 21,462 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 78,399 | 78,399 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 51,040 | 51,040 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 27,359 | 27,359 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,28,375 | 1,28,375 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 57,397 | 57,397 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 70,978 | 70,978 | N/A |
| Total Households | 40,046 | 40,046 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mahishi 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 | 49,227 | 49,227 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 25,632 | 25,632 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 23,595 | 23,595 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 141 | 141 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 65 | 65 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 76 | 76 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,199 / km² | 1,199 / km² | N/A |