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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aphrad Pokhara Maharajganj (12 km)
2Bagauchha Takipur Maharajganj (10 km)
3Bagauchha Khurd Sikatia Maharajganj
4Bajrahia Shivdah Maharajganj (2 km)
5Balau Balau Maharajganj (14 km)
6Balia Balia Maharajganj (8 km)
7Baliapatti Madhopur Maharajganj (16 km)
8Bangra Kasdeura Maharajganj (8 km)
9Barahia Tola Balau Maharajganj (13 km)
10Bhajua Hajpurwa Maharajganj
11Bishunpur Mahuari Deoria Maharajganj (5 km)
12Bishunpura Risaura Maharajganj (12 km)
13Chak Mahmuda Sikatia Maharajganj (12 km)
14Chandpur Madhopur Maharajganj (11 km)
15Chhotka Teghra Kasdeura Maharajganj (9 km)
16Dalpatpur Sikatia Maharajganj (12 km)
17Dareji Teghra Maharajganj (4 km)
18Deuriya Deoria Maharajganj (5 km)
19Dhanchhuha N/A Maharajganj (1 km)
20Dhanpura Madhopur Siwan (12 km)
21Dhobwalia Jigrahawa Maharajganj (8 km)
22Gaur Madhopur Maharajganj (9 km)
23Gaur Kathak Madhopur Siwan (12 km)
24Gaur Rauza Madhopur Siwan (12 km)
25Gohpur Tewtha Maharajganj (3 km)
26Hahwa Risaura Maharajganj (14 km)
27Hajipurwa Hajpurwa Maharajganj (11 km)
28Harkeshpur Teghra Maharajganj (2 km)
29Higauli Takipur Maharajganj (13 km)
30Itahari Jigrahawa Maharajganj (6 km)
31Jagdishpur Risaura Maharajganj (11 km)
32Jalalpur Madhopur Maharajganj (16 km)
33Jigrawn Jigrahawa Maharajganj (8 km)
34Kalyanpur Teghra Maharajganj (3 km)
35Kas Deura Kasdeura Maharajganj (5 km)
36Khamhauri Shivdah Maharajganj (6 km)
37Khapura Khanpur Sikatia Maharajganj (14 km)
38Kheduchhapra Sikatia Maharajganj (12 km)
39Lerua Balau Maharajganj (13 km)
40Madhopur Balia Maharajganj (10 km)
41Manpur Tewtha Maharajganj (3 km)
42Mardanpur Sikatia Maharajganj (14 km)
43Misraulia Shivdah Maharajganj (16 km)
44Nautan Tewtha Maharajganj (6 km)
45Pakaulia Pokhara Maharajganj (8 km)
46Paterha Paterha Maharajganj (8 km)
47Phalpura Hajpurwa Siwan (12 km)
48Pipra Kalan Takipur Maharajganj (13 km)
49Pipra Khurd Takipur Maharajganj (13 km)
50Pokhra Pokhara Maharajganj (12 km)
51Rahia Balau Maharajganj (13 km)
52Ratanpura Pokhara Maharajganj (10 km)
53Risaura Risaura Maharajganj (14 km)
54Sarangpur Sarangpur Maharajganj (16 km)
55Sarea Balau Maharajganj (14 km)
56Shahganj Hajpurwa Siwan (11 km)
57Shahpur Sarangpur Siwan (15 km)
58Shakra Sarangpur Maharajganj (14 km)
59Shiude Shivdah Maharajganj (8 km)
60Sikandarpur Tewtha Maharajganj (4 km)
61Siktia Sikatia Maharajganj (14 km)
62Sonbarsa Hajpurwa Siwan (12 km)
63Surbir Paterha Maharajganj (8 km)
64Takipur Takipur Maharajganj (10 km)
65Teghra Teghra Maharajganj (3 km)
66Teotha Tewtha Maharajganj (3 km)
67Ushuri 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
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
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