Patarghat Subdivision - Saharsa, Bihar
Patarghat 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. Patarghat is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Dauram Madhepura, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 125.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 174 km², including 174.35 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 909 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Patarghat Subdivision
Patarghat Subdivision has a total of 15 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 | Bara Singhia | Rural | Kishanpur |
| 2 | Bhaddi | Rural | Jamhra |
| 3 | Bishunpur | Rural | Bishanpur |
| 4 | Dhabauli | Rural | Dhabauli West |
| 5 | Gulam | Rural | Golma West |
| 6 | Jamhra | Rural | Jamhra |
| 7 | Jirwa | Rural | Pastpar |
| 8 | Kapasia | Rural | Bishanpur |
| 9 | Kishunpur | Rural | Kishanpur |
| 10 | Lachhmipur | Rural | Patarghat |
| 11 | Paharpur | Rural | Kishanpur |
| 12 | Pama | Rural | Pama |
| 13 | Pastpar | Rural | Pastpar |
| 14 | Patarghat | Rural | Patarghat |
| 15 | Sahgaura | Rural | Pama |
Population of Patarghat Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Patarghat Subdivision has a total population of 1,28,322 people, consisting of 67,197 males and 61,125 females. There are 26,842 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 736 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,28,322 | 1,28,322 | 0 |
| Male Population | 67,197 | 67,197 | 0 |
| Female Population | 61,125 | 61,125 | 0 |
| Total Households | 26,842 | 26,842 | 0 |
| Population Density | 736 / km² | 736 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 56,005 literate people and 25,889 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 25,562 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 25 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) | 25,889 | 25,889 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 56,005 | 56,005 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 72,317 | 72,317 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 25,562 | 25,562 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 25 | 25 | 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.