Purnahiya
Purnahiya 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 Purnahiya Block (CD) is 01058. Total area of purnahiya subdivision is 52 km². Purnahiya subdivision has a population of 91,949 peoples. Purnahiya subdivision has a population density of 1753 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,600 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 44.31% population of purnahiya subdivision is literate, out of which 51.06% males and 36.73% females are literate.
List of Villages in Purnahiya Subdivision
Purnahiya Subdivision has a total of 26 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 Purnahiya Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adauri | Adouri | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 2 | Asogi Chhapra Dhani | Basant Jagjiwan | Sitamarhi (25 km) |
| 3 | Asopur | Abhirajpur Bairiya | Sheohar (16 km) |
| 4 | Bairia | Abhirajpur Bairiya | Sitamarhi (22 km) |
| 5 | Bakatpur Chaki | Abhirajpur Bairiya | Sheohar (18 km) |
| 6 | Bakhar Chandiha | Bakhar Chandiha | Sitamarhi (26 km) |
| 7 | Barahi Jagdish | Barahi Jagdish | Sheohar (20 km) |
| 8 | Barahi Mohan | Barahi Jagdish | Sitamarhi (26 km) |
| 9 | Basant Jagjiwan | Basant Jagjiwan | Sitamarhi (20 km) |
| 10 | Basant Patti | Basantpatti | Sitamarhi (24 km) |
| 11 | Bedaul Adam | Basantpatti | Sitamarhi (20 km) |
| 12 | Bedaul Baz | Basantpatti | Sitamarhi (20 km) |
| 13 | Chak Sonaul | Basant Jagjiwan | Sitamarhi (22 km) |
| 14 | Chhapra Jurawan | Adouri | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 15 | Chiraiya | Adouri | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 16 | Dosti Mahamadpur | Dostiya | Sheohar (20 km) |
| 17 | Hathsar | Kolhua Thikha | Sitamarhi (23 km) |
| 18 | Kashipur | Abhirajpur Bairiya | Sitamarhi (16 km) |
| 19 | Kataiya | Dostiya | Sheohar (18 km) |
| 20 | Khaira Pahari | Dostiya | Sheohar (20 km) |
| 21 | Kolhua Thikaha | Kolhua Thikha | Sitamarhi (18 km) |
| 22 | Madan Chhapra | Basant Jagjiwan | Sitamarhi (20 km) |
| 23 | Pakri | Abhirajpur Bairiya | Sheohar (18 km) |
| 24 | Purnahia Chandandih | Basantpatti | Sitamarhi (24 km) |
| 25 | Pursauni Gope | Kolhua Thikha | Sitamarhi (18 km) |
| 26 | Sonaul Sultan | Kolhua Thikha | Sitamarhi (18 km) |
Population of Purnahiya Subdivision
The population profile of Purnahiya 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 Purnahiya's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91,949 | 91,949 | N/A |
| Male Population | 48,630 | 48,630 | N/A |
| Female Population | 43,319 | 43,319 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,819 | 17,819 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,220 | 9,220 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,599 | 8,599 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 40,741 | 40,741 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 24,831 | 24,831 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 15,910 | 15,910 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 51,208 | 51,208 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 23,799 | 23,799 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 27,409 | 27,409 | N/A |
| Total Households | 21,600 | 21,600 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Purnahiya 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 | 15,441 | 15,441 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8,183 | 8,183 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,258 | 7,258 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 38 | 38 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 16 | 16 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 22 | 22 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,753 / km² | 1,753 / km² | N/A |