Maharajganj
Maharajganj is a Town and Subdivision in Siwan 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 Maharajganj Block (CD) is 01236. Total area of maharajganj subdivision is 111 km² including 103.78 km² rural area and 7.60 km² urban area. Maharajganj subdivision has a population of 1,90,217 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,282 while rural population is 1,65,935. Maharajganj has a sex ratio of approximately 1019 females for every 1,000 males. Maharajganj subdivision has a population density of 1708 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,337 houses in the sub-district, including 3,757 urban houses and 27,580 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.86% population of maharajganj subdivision is literate, out of which 65.46% males and 48.43% females are literate.
List of Villages in Maharajganj Subdivision
Maharajganj Subdivision has a total of 67 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 Maharajganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Aphrad | Pokhara | Maharajganj (12 km) |
2 | Bagauchha | Takipur | Maharajganj (10 km) |
3 | Bagauchha Khurd | Sikatia | Maharajganj |
4 | Bajrahia | Shivdah | Maharajganj (2 km) |
5 | Balau | Balau | Maharajganj (14 km) |
6 | Balia | Balia | Maharajganj (8 km) |
7 | Baliapatti | Madhopur | Maharajganj (16 km) |
8 | Bangra | Kasdeura | Maharajganj (8 km) |
9 | Barahia Tola | Balau | Maharajganj (13 km) |
10 | Bhajua | Hajpurwa | Maharajganj |
11 | Bishunpur Mahuari | Deoria | Maharajganj (5 km) |
12 | Bishunpura | Risaura | Maharajganj (12 km) |
13 | Chak Mahmuda | Sikatia | Maharajganj (12 km) |
14 | Chandpur | Madhopur | Maharajganj (11 km) |
15 | Chhotka Teghra | Kasdeura | Maharajganj (9 km) |
16 | Dalpatpur | Sikatia | Maharajganj (12 km) |
17 | Dareji | Teghra | Maharajganj (4 km) |
18 | Deuriya | Deoria | Maharajganj (5 km) |
19 | Dhanchhuha | N/A | Maharajganj (1 km) |
20 | Dhanpura | Madhopur | Siwan (12 km) |
21 | Dhobwalia | Jigrahawa | Maharajganj (8 km) |
22 | Gaur | Madhopur | Maharajganj (9 km) |
23 | Gaur Kathak | Madhopur | Siwan (12 km) |
24 | Gaur Rauza | Madhopur | Siwan (12 km) |
25 | Gohpur | Tewtha | Maharajganj (3 km) |
26 | Hahwa | Risaura | Maharajganj (14 km) |
27 | Hajipurwa | Hajpurwa | Maharajganj (11 km) |
28 | Harkeshpur | Teghra | Maharajganj (2 km) |
29 | Higauli | Takipur | Maharajganj (13 km) |
30 | Itahari | Jigrahawa | Maharajganj (6 km) |
31 | Jagdishpur | Risaura | Maharajganj (11 km) |
32 | Jalalpur | Madhopur | Maharajganj (16 km) |
33 | Jigrawn | Jigrahawa | Maharajganj (8 km) |
34 | Kalyanpur | Teghra | Maharajganj (3 km) |
35 | Kas Deura | Kasdeura | Maharajganj (5 km) |
36 | Khamhauri | Shivdah | Maharajganj (6 km) |
37 | Khapura Khanpur | Sikatia | Maharajganj (14 km) |
38 | Kheduchhapra | Sikatia | Maharajganj (12 km) |
39 | Lerua | Balau | Maharajganj (13 km) |
40 | Madhopur | Balia | Maharajganj (10 km) |
41 | Manpur | Tewtha | Maharajganj (3 km) |
42 | Mardanpur | Sikatia | Maharajganj (14 km) |
43 | Misraulia | Shivdah | Maharajganj (16 km) |
44 | Nautan | Tewtha | Maharajganj (6 km) |
45 | Pakaulia | Pokhara | Maharajganj (8 km) |
46 | Paterha | Paterha | Maharajganj (8 km) |
47 | Phalpura | Hajpurwa | Siwan (12 km) |
48 | Pipra Kalan | Takipur | Maharajganj (13 km) |
49 | Pipra Khurd | Takipur | Maharajganj (13 km) |
50 | Pokhra | Pokhara | Maharajganj (12 km) |
51 | Rahia | Balau | Maharajganj (13 km) |
52 | Ratanpura | Pokhara | Maharajganj (10 km) |
53 | Risaura | Risaura | Maharajganj (14 km) |
54 | Sarangpur | Sarangpur | Maharajganj (16 km) |
55 | Sarea | Balau | Maharajganj (14 km) |
56 | Shahganj | Hajpurwa | Siwan (11 km) |
57 | Shahpur | Sarangpur | Siwan (15 km) |
58 | Shakra | Sarangpur | Maharajganj (14 km) |
59 | Shiude | Shivdah | Maharajganj (8 km) |
60 | Sikandarpur | Tewtha | Maharajganj (4 km) |
61 | Siktia | Sikatia | Maharajganj (14 km) |
62 | Sonbarsa | Hajpurwa | Siwan (12 km) |
63 | Surbir | Paterha | Maharajganj (8 km) |
64 | Takipur | Takipur | Maharajganj (10 km) |
65 | Teghra | Teghra | Maharajganj (3 km) |
66 | Teotha | Tewtha | Maharajganj (3 km) |
67 | Ushuri | Sarangpur | Maharajganj (7 km) |
Population of Maharajganj Subdivision
The population profile of Maharajganj 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 Maharajganj's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,90,217 | 1,65,935 | 24,282 |
Male Population | 94,202 | 81,731 | 12,471 |
Female Population | 96,015 | 84,204 | 11,811 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,290 | 28,648 | 3,642 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,610 | 14,763 | 1,847 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,680 | 13,885 | 1,795 |
Literate Population | 1,08,161 | 92,980 | 15,181 |
Literate Male Population | 61,661 | 52,986 | 8,675 |
Literate Female Population | 46,500 | 39,994 | 6,506 |
Illiterate Population | 82,056 | 72,955 | 9,101 |
Illiterate Male Population | 32,541 | 28,745 | 3,796 |
Illiterate Female Population | 49,515 | 44,210 | 5,305 |
Total Households | 31,337 | 27,580 | 3,757 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Maharajganj 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 |
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Total SC Population | 22,703 | 21,099 | 1,604 |
SC Male Population | 11,316 | 10,479 | 837 |
SC Female Population | 11,387 | 10,620 | 767 |
Total ST Population | 4,416 | 3,683 | 733 |
ST Male Population | 2,161 | 1,806 | 355 |
ST Female Population | 2,255 | 1,877 | 378 |
Population Density | 1,708 / km² | 1,599 / km² | 3,195 / km² |