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, the sub-district code of Mahishi Block (CD) is 01173. The total area of Mahishi Subdivision is 172 km². Mahishi has a sex ratio of approximately 906 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 2,06,774 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,06,774 people. Includes nearly 1,08,437 males and 98,337 females. Rural population is about 2,06,774 people.
- There are around 44,700 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 23,238 boys and 21,462 girls.
- Literate population is about 78,399 people. Non-literate population is around 1,28,375 people.
- There are nearly 40,046 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mahishi 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mahishi Subdivision is approximately 49,227 people, including 25,632 males and 23,595 females. Around 49,227 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mahishi Subdivision is about 141 people, including 65 males and 76 females. Around 141 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,199 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,199 people per sq. km.