Sonbarsa
Sonbarsa is a Town and Subdivision in Sitamarhi 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 Sonbarsa Block (CD) is 01066. The total area of Sonbarsa Subdivision is 185 km². Sonbarsa has a sex ratio of approximately 908 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sonbarsa Subdivision
Sonbarsa Subdivision has a total of 63 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 Sonbarsa Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Araria | Bishunpur Adhar | Sitamarhi (25 km) |
| 2 | Arazi Mohanpur | Madhesara | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 3 | Arazi Sarwarpur | Marpa | Sonbarsa |
| 4 | Az Rakbe Bharsand | Khap Khopraha | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 5 | Az Rakbe Pipra Ghat | Bagaha | Sonbarsa |
| 6 | Bagaha | Bagaha | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 7 | Bandarjhula | Madhiya | Sitamarhi (48 km) |
| 8 | Basahia | Dostiya | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 9 | Bela | Ghurghura Hanumannagar | Sitamarhi (24 km) |
| 10 | Betahi | Kanhauli | Sitamarhi (35 km) |
| 11 | Bhaluaha | Bhaluaha | Sitamarhi (38 km) |
| 12 | Bharsand | Khap Khopraha | Sitamarhi (23 km) |
| 13 | Bheriahi Larakota | Bhaluaha | Sitamarhi (32 km) |
| 14 | Bhutahi | Bhutahi | Sitamarhi (22 km) |
| 15 | Bishunpur | Bishunpur Adhar | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 16 | Bishunpur Urf Gonahi Bishunpur | Bishunpur Gonahi | Sitamarhi (21 km) |
| 17 | Chitra | Purandaha Rajawara Pashchim | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 18 | Dalakwa Dalki | Indarwa | Sitamarhi (36 km) |
| 19 | Dostia | Dostiya | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 20 | Fatehpur | Madhesara | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 21 | Ghurghura Hanumannagar Urf Ghurghura Baluaha | Ghurghura Hanumannagar | Sitamarhi (33 km) |
| 22 | Indarwa | Marpa | Sitamarhi (25 km) |
| 23 | Itaharwa Dularpur | Khap Khopraha | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 24 | Jamua | Madhiya | Sitamarhi (45 km) |
| 25 | Jamunia Urf Majurwa | Purandaha Rajawara Pashchim | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 26 | Jinagar | Jainagar | Sitamarhi (35 km) |
| 27 | Kachaur | Kachaur | Sitamarhi (29 km) |
| 28 | Kachharipur | Jainagar | Sitamarhi (41 km) |
| 29 | Kanhauli | Kanhauli | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 30 | Khap Khopraha Urf Gobraha | Khap Khopraha | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 31 | Kohbarwa | Jainagar | Sitamarhi (35 km) |
| 32 | Lachhmipur | Purandaha Rajawara Pashchim | Sitamarhi (35 km) |
| 33 | Lokhar | Bishunpur Gonahi | Sitamarhi (42 km) |
| 34 | Madhesra | Madhesara | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 35 | Madhuban Urf Madhuban Karmohna | Bishunpur Gonahi | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 36 | Madhukarpur | Bagaha | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 37 | Marhia Tetaria | Madhiya | Sitamarhi (43 km) |
| 38 | Marpa | Marpa | Sitamarhi (25 km) |
| 39 | Muh Chatti | Khap Khopraha | Sita Marhi (28 km) |
| 40 | Murha Chhitauna | Bagaha | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 41 | Murha Dih | Bagaha | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 42 | Murha Ghat | Bagaha | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 43 | Parsa | Bishunpur Gonahi | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 44 | Parsa Kalan | Dostiya | Sitamarhi (25 km) |
| 45 | Parsa Khurd | Bhaluaha | Sitamarhi (34 km) |
| 46 | Pharchhahian | Bishunpur Adhar | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 47 | Phulkaha | Kachaur | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 48 | Pipra Dadan | Kanhauli | Sitamarhi (35 km) |
| 49 | Pipra Dih | Marpa | Sitamarhi (25 km) |
| 50 | Pipra Ghat | Bagaha | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 51 | Pipra Kalyan | Khap Khopraha | Sitamarhi (28 km) |
| 52 | Pipra Narayan | Khap Khopraha | Sonbarsa |
| 53 | Pipra Parsain | Pipra Parsain | Sitamarhi (45 km) |
| 54 | Purandaha Rajwaramai Tola Mus | Purandaha Rajawara Pashchim | Sitamarhi (43 km) |
| 55 | Rajwara | Purandaha Rajawara Purvi | Sitamarhi (43 km) |
| 56 | Ramnagar Rasulpur Az Rakbe | Bhaluaha | Sitamarhi (32 km) |
| 57 | Rohua | Jainagar | Sitamarhi (35 km) |
| 58 | Sangrampur | Bishunpur Adhar | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 59 | Sarwarpur | Kachaur | Sitamarhi (27 km) |
| 60 | Sihorwa | Indarwa | Sitamarhi (37 km) |
| 61 | Singhibahni | Singhwahini | Sitamarhi (42 km) |
| 62 | Sonbarsa | Sonbarsa | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
| 63 | Urlahia | Bhaluaha | Sitamarhi (30 km) |
Population of Sonbarsa Subdivision
The population profile of Sonbarsa 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 Sonbarsa 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 | 2,51,248 | 2,51,248 | N/A |
| Male Population | 1,31,668 | 1,31,668 | N/A |
| Female Population | 1,19,580 | 1,19,580 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,613 | 50,613 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,151 | 26,151 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 24,462 | 24,462 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 99,402 | 99,402 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 63,565 | 63,565 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 35,837 | 35,837 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 1,51,846 | 1,51,846 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 68,103 | 68,103 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 83,743 | 83,743 | N/A |
| Total Households | 53,039 | 53,039 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 2,51,248 people. Includes nearly 1,31,668 males and 1,19,580 females. Rural population is about 2,51,248 people.
- There are around 50,613 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 26,151 boys and 24,462 girls.
- Literate population is about 99,402 people. Non-literate population is around 1,51,846 people.
- There are nearly 53,039 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sonbarsa 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 | 33,019 | 33,019 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 17,277 | 17,277 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 15,742 | 15,742 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 56 | 56 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 30 | 30 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 26 | 26 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,356 / km² | 1,356 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sonbarsa Subdivision is approximately 33,019 people, including 17,277 males and 15,742 females. Around 33,019 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sonbarsa Subdivision is about 56 people, including 30 males and 26 females. Around 56 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,356 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,356 people per sq. km.