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 information the sub-district code of Sheohar Block (CD) is 01060. Total area of sheohar subdivision is 68 km² including 58.43 km² rural area and 9.33 km² urban area. Sheohar subdivision has a population of 1,55,258 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,116 while rural population is 1,27,142. Sheohar has a sex ratio of approximately 890 females for every 1,000 males. Sheohar subdivision has a population density of 2291 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 34,606 houses in the sub-district, including 5,858 urban houses and 28,748 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 44.47% population of sheohar subdivision is literate, out of which 50.97% males and 37.18% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Az Rakba Kursahar Kushhar Sheohar
2Azrakbe Pota Harnahi Sheohar (6 km)
3Basahia Ram N/A Sheohar (5 km)
4Bhagwanpur Bheli Sarsaula Khurd Sheohar (5 km)
5Bhagwanpur Bheli Nankar Malipokhar Bhinda Sheohar
6Bhaluahi N/A Sheohar (12 km)
7Bhaluahi Urf Pharuaha N/A Sheohar (12 km)
8Bisahi Malipokhar Bhinda Sheohar (8 km)
9Bishunpur Kishundeo Sarsaula Khurd Sheohar (8 km)
10Bishunpur Maniari N/A Sheohar (9 km)
11Chak Bishunpur Chamanpur Sheohar (12 km)
12Chamanpur Chamanpur Sheohar (6 km)
13Chhapra Gobindpur Urf Gopinathpur N/A Sheohar (10 km)
14Chiknauta Harnahi Sheohar (3 km)
15Daud Chhapra Khairwadarp Sheohar (4 km)
16Dharampur Rajwan Bandobasti Sarsaula Khurd Sheohar (5 km)
17Dharampur Rajwan Mal Sarsaula Khurd Sheohar (3 km)
18Fatehpur N/A Sheohar (2 km)
19Garahia Malipokhar Bhinda Sheohar (7 km)
20Garhwa Chamanpur Sheohar (8 km)
21Gopaia N/A Sheohar (15 km)
22Hanumannagar N/A Sheohar (8 km)
23Harnahi Harnahi Sheohar (3 km)
24Jafarpur Khairwadarp Sheohar (6 km)
25Kanuani Kalyanpur N/A Sheohar (8 km)
26Khairwa Darap Khairwadarp Sheohar (3 km)
27Kothia Dharampur Dharamaghat Sarsaula Khurd Sheohar (3 km)
28Kursahar Kushhar Sheohar (4 km)
29Madhopur Anant Khairwadarp Sheohar (7 km)
30Mahuaria Harnahi Sheohar (1 km)
31Mali Pokhar Bhinda Malipokhar Bhinda Sheohar (5 km)
32Mathurapur Kahtarwa N/A Sheohar (4 km)
33Mirzapur Dhobahi N/A Sheohar (5 km)
34Mohari Kushhar Sheohar (8 km)
35Pardesia Urf Madhubani Taj Pur Sheohar (14 km)
36Parrahi N/A Sheohar (12 km)
37Parsauni Taiyab Sarsaula Khurd Sheohar (6 km)
38Pota Harnahi Sheohar (8 km)
39Rampur Jadu N/A Sheohar (10 km)
40Shahpur Khairwadarp Sheohar (5 km)
41Sisaula Sarsaula Khurd Sheohar (5 km)
42Sugia Karesri Sugia Sheohar (12 km)
43Sugia Katesri Jagir Sugia Sheohar (8 km)
44Sundarpur Kharauna Harnahi Sheohar (2 km)
45Tajpur 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sheohar 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 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