Sheohar
Sheohar 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 Sheohar Block (CD) is 01060. The total area of Sheohar Subdivision is 68 km², which includes 58.43 km² of rural area and 9.33 km² of urban area. Sheohar has a sex ratio of approximately 890 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sheohar Subdivision
Sheohar Subdivision has a total of 45 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 Sheohar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Az Rakba Kursahar | Kushhar | Sheohar |
| 2 | Azrakbe Pota | Harnahi | Sheohar (6 km) |
| 3 | Basahia Ram | N/A | Sheohar (5 km) |
| 4 | Bhagwanpur Bheli | Sarsaula Khurd | Sheohar (5 km) |
| 5 | Bhagwanpur Bheli Nankar | Malipokhar Bhinda | Sheohar |
| 6 | Bhaluahi | N/A | Sheohar (12 km) |
| 7 | Bhaluahi Urf Pharuaha | N/A | Sheohar (12 km) |
| 8 | Bisahi | Malipokhar Bhinda | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 9 | Bishunpur Kishundeo | Sarsaula Khurd | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 10 | Bishunpur Maniari | N/A | Sheohar (9 km) |
| 11 | Chak Bishunpur | Chamanpur | Sheohar (12 km) |
| 12 | Chamanpur | Chamanpur | Sheohar (6 km) |
| 13 | Chhapra Gobindpur Urf Gopinathpur | N/A | Sheohar (10 km) |
| 14 | Chiknauta | Harnahi | Sheohar (3 km) |
| 15 | Daud Chhapra | Khairwadarp | Sheohar (4 km) |
| 16 | Dharampur Rajwan Bandobasti | Sarsaula Khurd | Sheohar (5 km) |
| 17 | Dharampur Rajwan Mal | Sarsaula Khurd | Sheohar (3 km) |
| 18 | Fatehpur | N/A | Sheohar (2 km) |
| 19 | Garahia | Malipokhar Bhinda | Sheohar (7 km) |
| 20 | Garhwa | Chamanpur | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 21 | Gopaia | N/A | Sheohar (15 km) |
| 22 | Hanumannagar | N/A | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 23 | Harnahi | Harnahi | Sheohar (3 km) |
| 24 | Jafarpur | Khairwadarp | Sheohar (6 km) |
| 25 | Kanuani Kalyanpur | N/A | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 26 | Khairwa Darap | Khairwadarp | Sheohar (3 km) |
| 27 | Kothia Dharampur Dharamaghat | Sarsaula Khurd | Sheohar (3 km) |
| 28 | Kursahar | Kushhar | Sheohar (4 km) |
| 29 | Madhopur Anant | Khairwadarp | Sheohar (7 km) |
| 30 | Mahuaria | Harnahi | Sheohar (1 km) |
| 31 | Mali Pokhar Bhinda | Malipokhar Bhinda | Sheohar (5 km) |
| 32 | Mathurapur Kahtarwa | N/A | Sheohar (4 km) |
| 33 | Mirzapur Dhobahi | N/A | Sheohar (5 km) |
| 34 | Mohari | Kushhar | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 35 | Pardesia Urf Madhubani | Taj Pur | Sheohar (14 km) |
| 36 | Parrahi | N/A | Sheohar (12 km) |
| 37 | Parsauni Taiyab | Sarsaula Khurd | Sheohar (6 km) |
| 38 | Pota | Harnahi | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 39 | Rampur Jadu | N/A | Sheohar (10 km) |
| 40 | Shahpur | Khairwadarp | Sheohar (5 km) |
| 41 | Sisaula | Sarsaula Khurd | Sheohar (5 km) |
| 42 | Sugia Karesri | Sugia | Sheohar (12 km) |
| 43 | Sugia Katesri Jagir | Sugia | Sheohar (8 km) |
| 44 | Sundarpur Kharauna | Harnahi | Sheohar (2 km) |
| 45 | Tajpur | Taj Pur | Sheohar (14 km) |
Population of Sheohar Subdivision
The population profile of Sheohar 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 Sheohar 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 | 1,55,258 | 1,27,142 | 28,116 |
| Male Population | 82,109 | 67,228 | 14,881 |
| Female Population | 73,149 | 59,914 | 13,235 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,290 | 24,891 | 5,399 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,735 | 12,957 | 2,778 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,555 | 11,934 | 2,621 |
| Literate Population | 69,046 | 54,971 | 14,075 |
| Literate Male Population | 41,852 | 33,368 | 8,484 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,194 | 21,603 | 5,591 |
| Illiterate Population | 86,212 | 72,171 | 14,041 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 40,257 | 33,860 | 6,397 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 45,955 | 38,311 | 7,644 |
| Total Households | 34,606 | 28,748 | 5,858 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sheohar Subdivision is around 1,55,258 people. This includes 82,109 males and 73,149 females. Rural population is about 1,27,142 (67,228 males and 59,914 females), while urban population is nearly 28,116 (14,881 males and 13,235 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 30,290 of the population, with 15,735 boys and 14,555 girls. Rural areas have 24,891 children, and urban areas have about 5,399 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 69,046 literate people in Sheohar Subdivision, including 41,852 literate males and 27,194 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 54,971 individuals and urban literacy covers around 14,075 people.
- About 86,212 people in Sheohar Subdivision are not literate, including 40,257 males and 45,955 females. Rural areas include 72,171 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 14,041 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 34,606 households, with 28,748 in villages and 5,858 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sheohar 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 | 23,844 | 20,106 | 3,738 |
| SC Male Population | 12,674 | 10,716 | 1,958 |
| SC Female Population | 11,170 | 9,390 | 1,780 |
| Total ST Population | 73 | 51 | 22 |
| ST Male Population | 38 | 28 | 10 |
| ST Female Population | 35 | 23 | 12 |
| Population Density | 2,291 / km² | 2,176 / km² | 3,014 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sheohar Subdivision is approximately 23,844 people, including 12,674 males and 11,170 females. Around 20,106 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,738 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sheohar Subdivision is about 73 people, including 38 males and 35 females. Around 51 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 22 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,291 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 2,176 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,014 people per sq. km.