Sonbarsa
Sonbarsa 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 Sonbarsa Block (CD) is 01177. The total area of Sonbarsa Subdivision is 149 km². Sonbarsa has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sonbarsa Subdivision
Sonbarsa Subdivision has a total of 59 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 Sonbarsa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agma | Sarauni Madhepura | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 2 | Amirta | Baraith | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 3 | Atlakha | Atalkha | Saharasa (45 km) |
| 4 | Baisa | Biratpur | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 5 | Baitha Masahri | Baith Mushahri | Saharasa (36 km) |
| 6 | Balia Ekduari | Bargaon | Saharasa (45 km) |
| 7 | Barahi | Kashnagar | Saharasa (45 km) |
| 8 | Baraith | Baraith | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 9 | Bargaon | Bargaon | Madhepura (22 km) |
| 10 | Barsam | Barsam | Madhepura (22 km) |
| 11 | Basnahi | Baith Mushahri | Saharasa (40 km) |
| 12 | Behta | Dehad | Saharasa (36 km) |
| 13 | Belhat | Mahua North | Saharasa (36 km) |
| 14 | Bhada | Biratpur | Saharasa (45 km) |
| 15 | Bhasti | Kopa | Saharasa (45 km) |
| 16 | Bhaura | Kopa | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 17 | Dahad | Dehad | Saharasa (35 km) |
| 18 | Dumra | Lagma | Saharasa (27 km) |
| 19 | Durgapur | Mangwar | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 20 | Fatehpur | Parariya | Saharasa (40 km) |
| 21 | Gazi Paita | Biratpur | Saharasa (43 km) |
| 22 | Goalpura | Biratpur | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 23 | Goari | Sarauni Madhepura | Madhepura (27 km) |
| 24 | Gonram | Raghunathpur | Saharasa (43 km) |
| 25 | Harpur | Shahpur | Saharasa (37 km) |
| 26 | Jalsiman | Biratpur | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 27 | Jamhra | Atalkha | Saharasa (30 km) |
| 28 | Jhitkia Bhela | Sarauni Madhepura | Madhepura (27 km) |
| 29 | Kasnagar | Kashnagar | Saharasa (9 km) |
| 30 | Khasurha | Khajuraha | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 31 | Kolhait | Barsam | Madhepura (27 km) |
| 32 | Kopa | Kopa | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 33 | Lagma | Lagma | Saharasa (29 km) |
| 34 | Lagma Patti | Lagma | Saharasa (27 km) |
| 35 | Mahua Patti Dakhin Wari | Mahua North | Saharasa (36 km) |
| 36 | Mahua Patti Uttarwari | Mahua North | Saharasa (36 km) |
| 37 | Maina | Parariya | Sahaarasa (36 km) |
| 38 | Malandh Pattiuttarwari | Baith Mushahri | Saharasa (36 km) |
| 39 | Malaud Patti | Baith Mushahri | Saharasa (36 km) |
| 40 | Manguar | Mangwar | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 41 | Manori | Soha | Saharasa (35 km) |
| 42 | Maura | Khajuraha | Saharasa (40 km) |
| 43 | Mokma | Mokma | Madhepura (23 km) |
| 44 | Nanauti | Atalkha | Saharasa (40 km) |
| 45 | Pacharhi | Kopa | Saharasa (36 km) |
| 46 | Pachlakh | Mokma | Madhepura (24 km) |
| 47 | Padumpur | Dehad | Saharasa (20 km) |
| 48 | Paita | Biratpur | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 49 | Paman | Raghunathpur | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 50 | Pararia | Parariya | Saharasa (20 km) |
| 51 | Raghunathpur | Raghunathpur | Saharasa (51 km) |
| 52 | Rakhauta | Khajuraha | Saharasa (42 km) |
| 53 | Sahmaura | Shahpur | Saharasa (35 km) |
| 54 | Sahsaul | Sahsaul | Saharasa (43 km) |
| 55 | Sarauni Madhepura | Sarauni Madhepura | Saharasa (45 km) |
| 56 | Shahpur | Shahpur | Saharasa (32 km) |
| 57 | Sirrahi | Lagma | Saharasa (28 km) |
| 58 | Soha | Soha | Saharasa (35 km) |
| 59 | Sonbarsa | Sonbarsa | Saharasa (35 km) |
Population of Sonbarsa Subdivision
The population profile of Sonbarsa 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 Sonbarsa 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 | 2,35,841 | 2,35,841 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,23,078 | 1,23,078 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,12,763 | 1,12,763 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,053 | 50,053 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,842 | 25,842 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,211 | 24,211 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 97,429 | 97,429 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 60,408 | 60,408 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 37,021 | 37,021 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,38,412 | 1,38,412 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 62,670 | 62,670 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 75,742 | 75,742 | N/A |
| Total Households | 46,386 | 46,386 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,35,841 people. Includes nearly 1,23,078 males and 1,12,763 females. Rural population is about 2,35,841 people.
- There are around 50,053 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 25,842 boys and 24,211 girls.
- Literate population is about 97,429 people. Non-literate population is around 1,38,412 people.
- There are nearly 46,386 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sonbarsa 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 | 47,978 | 47,978 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 24,708 | 24,708 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 23,270 | 23,270 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 3,065 | 3,065 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,596 | 1,596 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,469 | 1,469 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,587 / km² | 1,587 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sonbarsa Subdivision is approximately 47,978 people, including 24,708 males and 23,270 females. Around 47,978 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sonbarsa Subdivision is about 3,065 people, including 1,596 males and 1,469 females. Around 3,065 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,587 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,587 people per sq. km.