Piprarhi
Piprarhi is a Town and Subdivision in Sheohar 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 Piprarhi Block (CD) is 01059. Total area of piprarhi subdivision is 69 km². Piprarhi subdivision has a population of 1,17,948 peoples. Piprarhi subdivision has a population density of 1705 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 28,107 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 41.62% population of piprarhi subdivision is literate, out of which 47.87% males and 34.77% females are literate.
List of Villages in Piprarhi Subdivision
Piprarhi Subdivision has a total of 25 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 Piprarhi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amwa Kalan | Amba Kala N | Sheohar (13 km) |
| 2 | Bakatpur Banbira | Kuama | Sheohar (14 km) |
| 3 | Basahia Shekh | Basahia Shekh | Sheohar (7 km) |
| 4 | Belwa Narkatia Bandobasti | Belawa | Sheohar (20 km) |
| 5 | Belwa Narkatia Nizamat | Belawa | Sheohar (14 km) |
| 6 | Chak Fateh | Belawa | Piprarhi |
| 7 | Chatauna Urf Gopinathpur | Mohan Pur | Sheohar (15 km) |
| 8 | Dhankaul | Dhankaul | Sheohar (9 km) |
| 9 | Dharampur Dekuli | Parsauni Baij | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 10 | Harkarwa | Kamrauli | Sheohar (7 km) |
| 11 | Harpur | Dhankaul | Sheohar (12 km) |
| 12 | Indarwa Khurd | Belawa | Sheohar (15 km) |
| 13 | Kamrauli Jangali | Kamrauli | Sheohar (7 km) |
| 14 | Kuanwan | Kuama | Sheohar (14 km) |
| 15 | Majhaura | Parsauni Baij | Sheohar (5 km) |
| 16 | Masaura | N/A | Sheohar (7 km) |
| 17 | Minapur Balha | Minapur Balha | Sheohar (14 km) |
| 18 | Mohanpur | Mohan Pur | Sitamarhi (16 km) |
| 19 | Narayanpur | Kuama | Sheohar (20 km) |
| 20 | Parihara | Parsauni Baij | Sheohar (7 km) |
| 21 | Parsauni | Parsauni Baij | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 22 | Piprarhi | N/A | Sheohar (7 km) |
| 23 | Ratanpur Bishunpur Jagarnath | N/A | Piprarhi |
| 24 | Sengahi Indarwa | Belawa | Sheohar (12 km) |
| 25 | Shankarpur Bindi | Mohan Pur | Sheohar (20 km) |
Population of Piprarhi Subdivision
The population profile of Piprarhi 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 Piprarhi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,17,948 | 1,17,948 | N/A |
| Male Population | 61,680 | 61,680 | N/A |
| Female Population | 56,268 | 56,268 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,229 | 23,229 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,985 | 11,985 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,244 | 11,244 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 49,088 | 49,088 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 29,524 | 29,524 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 19,564 | 19,564 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 68,860 | 68,860 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 32,156 | 32,156 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 36,704 | 36,704 | N/A |
| Total Households | 28,107 | 28,107 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Piprarhi 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 | 15,469 | 15,469 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,107 | 8,107 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,362 | 7,362 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 21 | 21 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 12 | 12 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 9 | 9 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,705 / km² | 1,705 / km² | N/A |