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 information the sub-district code of Sonbarsa Block (CD) is 01177. Total area of sonbarsa subdivision is 149 km². Sonbarsa subdivision has a population of 2,35,841 peoples. Sonbarsa subdivision has a population density of 1587 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 46,386 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 41.31% population of sonbarsa subdivision is literate, out of which 49.08% males and 32.83% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sonbarsa 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 | 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 |