Dighwara
Dighwara is a Town and Subdivision in Saran 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 Dighwara Block (CD) is 01266. The total area of Dighwara Subdivision is 99 km², which includes 86.02 km² of rural area and 13.27 km² of urban area. Dighwara has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dighwara Subdivision
Dighwara Subdivision has a total of 44 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 Dighwara Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahiman Patti | Kuriya | Dighwara (6 km) |
| 2 | Akilpur | Akilpur | Chapra (10 km) |
| 3 | Ami | Rampur Ami | Dighwara (4 km) |
| 4 | Anu Chak | N/A | Dighwara |
| 5 | Babhangawan | Akilpur | Dighwara (7 km) |
| 6 | Baguraha | Akilpur | Dighwara |
| 7 | Baqarpur | Akilpur | Dinapur (12 km) |
| 8 | Barua | Barua | Chapra (18 km) |
| 9 | Basti Jalal | Basti Jalal | Chapra (40 km) |
| 10 | Batrauli | Akilpur | Chapra (19 km) |
| 11 | Bishunpur | Kuriya | Hajipur (19 km) |
| 12 | Bishunpur Mohan | Rampur Ami | Dighwara |
| 13 | Bodha Chhapra | Rampur Ami | Chapra (18 km) |
| 14 | Chatra | Akilpur | Dighwara |
| 15 | Dharipur | Akilpur | Dighwara (4 km) |
| 16 | Dudhia | N/A | Chapra (38 km) |
| 17 | Fakuli | Haraji | Chapra (22 km) |
| 18 | Goraipur | Haraji | Dighwara (7 km) |
| 19 | Haraji | Haraji | Chapra (7 km) |
| 20 | Ismaila | N/A | Dighwara |
| 21 | Jaitipur | Rampur Ami | Dighwara |
| 22 | Jhaua | Jhauwa | Chapra (16 km) |
| 23 | Kakaria | Rampur Ami | Dighwara |
| 24 | Kanakpur | Trilok Chak | Chapra (22 km) |
| 25 | Kesarpur | Trilok Chak | Hajipur (20 km) |
| 26 | Kuraia | Kuriya | Chapra (40 km) |
| 27 | Malkha Chak | Barua | Dinapur (4 km) |
| 28 | Manupur | Manupur | Dighwara (12 km) |
| 29 | Mathurapur | Rampur Ami | Chapra (16 km) |
| 30 | Milki | Akilpur | Dighwara |
| 31 | Nizama Chak | Kuriya | Hajipur (20 km) |
| 32 | Pakaulia | Akilpur | Chapra (16 km) |
| 33 | Pakauliya | Haraji | Dighwara (4 km) |
| 34 | Parsotimpur | Haraji | Dighwara (10 km) |
| 35 | Pharhada | Barwe | Dighwara |
| 36 | Pipra Salehpur | Barwe | Dighwara |
| 37 | Ramdas Chak | Akilpur | Dinapur (13 km) |
| 38 | Rampur Ami | Rampur Ami | Dighwara (4 km) |
| 39 | Salhadi | N/A | Dinapur (12 km) |
| 40 | Sitalpur | Sitalpur | Chapra (22 km) |
| 41 | Sobarna | Jhauwa | Dighwara |
| 42 | Tilok Chak | Trilok Chak | Chapra (38 km) |
| 43 | Una Chak | Basti Jalal | Hajipur (23 km) |
| 44 | Yusufpur | Manupur | Dighwara |
Population of Dighwara Subdivision
The population profile of Dighwara 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 Dighwara 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 | 1,29,552 | 96,811 | 32,741 |
| Male Population | 67,492 | 50,404 | 17,088 |
| Female Population | 62,060 | 46,407 | 15,653 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,826 | 16,902 | 5,924 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,001 | 8,873 | 3,128 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,825 | 8,029 | 2,796 |
| Literate Population | 71,363 | 52,969 | 18,394 |
| Literate Male Population | 42,682 | 31,859 | 10,823 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,681 | 21,110 | 7,571 |
| Illiterate Population | 58,189 | 43,842 | 14,347 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 24,810 | 18,545 | 6,265 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,379 | 25,297 | 8,082 |
| Total Households | 20,662 | 15,425 | 5,237 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dighwara Subdivision is around 1,29,552 people. This includes 67,492 males and 62,060 females. Rural population is about 96,811 (50,404 males and 46,407 females), while urban population is nearly 32,741 (17,088 males and 15,653 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 22,826 of the population, with 12,001 boys and 10,825 girls. Rural areas have 16,902 children, and urban areas have about 5,924 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 71,363 literate people in Dighwara Subdivision, including 42,682 literate males and 28,681 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 52,969 individuals and urban literacy covers around 18,394 people.
- About 58,189 people in Dighwara Subdivision are not literate, including 24,810 males and 33,379 females. Rural areas include 43,842 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 14,347 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,662 households, with 15,425 in villages and 5,237 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dighwara 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 | 16,763 | 11,578 | 5,185 |
| SC Male Population | 8,785 | 6,077 | 2,708 |
| SC Female Population | 7,978 | 5,501 | 2,477 |
| Total ST Population | 143 | 112 | 31 |
| ST Male Population | 80 | 65 | 15 |
| ST Female Population | 63 | 47 | 16 |
| Population Density | 1,305 / km² | 1,125 / km² | 2,467 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dighwara Subdivision is approximately 16,763 people, including 8,785 males and 7,978 females. Around 11,578 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,185 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dighwara Subdivision is about 143 people, including 80 males and 63 females. Around 112 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 31 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,305 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,125 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,467 people per sq. km.