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, the sub-district code of Piprarhi Block (CD) is 01059. The total area of Piprarhi Subdivision is 69 km². Piprarhi has a sex ratio of approximately 912 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 1,17,948 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,17,948 people. Includes nearly 61,680 males and 56,268 females. Rural population is about 1,17,948 people.
- There are around 23,229 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,985 boys and 11,244 girls.
- Literate population is about 49,088 people. Non-literate population is around 68,860 people.
- There are nearly 28,107 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Piprarhi 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Piprarhi Subdivision is approximately 15,469 people, including 8,107 males and 7,362 females. Around 15,469 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Piprarhi Subdivision is about 21 people, including 12 males and 9 females. Around 21 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,705 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,705 people per sq. km.