Supaul
Supaul is a Town and Subdivision in Supaul 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 Supaul Block (CD) is 01109. The total area of Supaul Subdivision is 291 km², which includes 268.26 km² of rural area and 22.37 km² of urban area. Supaul has a sex ratio of approximately 917 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Supaul Subdivision
Supaul Subdivision has a total of 72 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 Supaul Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amha | Amha | Supual (16 km) |
| 2 | Bainia | Bairiya | Supual (3 km) |
| 3 | Bairo | Bairo | Supual (20 km) |
| 4 | Bairo Milik | Bairo | Supaul |
| 5 | Bakaur | Bakaur | Supual (13 km) |
| 6 | Balha | Balha | Supual (11 km) |
| 7 | Balias | Pasarna Parsoni | Supual (14 km) |
| 8 | Balwa | Balwa | Supual (8 km) |
| 9 | Barail | Goth Baruary | Supual (14 km) |
| 10 | Barail Milik | Goth Baruary | Supual (12 km) |
| 11 | Baruari | Baruari | Supual (18 km) |
| 12 | Baspiti | Basbitti | Supual (10 km) |
| 13 | Bela | Ekma | Supual (20 km) |
| 14 | Bela Parsani | Balwa | Supual (12 km) |
| 15 | Bijalpur | Bakaur | Supual (13 km) |
| 16 | Bina | Bina | Supual (15 km) |
| 17 | Chain Singh Patti | Chain Singh Patti | Supual (4 km) |
| 18 | Chandail | Gopalpur Sire | Supual (16 km) |
| 19 | Chhapkahi | Pipra Khurd | Supual (8 km) |
| 20 | Dabhari | Bairiya | Supual (4 km) |
| 21 | Dhor Raghopur | Bairo | Supual (21 km) |
| 22 | Dhudhaura Malikana | Pasarna Parsoni | Supual (12 km) |
| 23 | Dudha | Balha | Supual (15 km) |
| 24 | Dumaria | Pipra Khurd | Supual (6 km) |
| 25 | Ekma | Ekma | Supual (15 km) |
| 26 | Fakirana | Balwa | Supual (7 km) |
| 27 | Ghiwak | Ghuran | Supual (8 km) |
| 28 | Ghuran | Ghuran | Supual (9 km) |
| 29 | Gopalpur Khurd | Gopalpur Sire | Supual (20 km) |
| 30 | Gopalpur Siri | Gopalpur Sire | Supual (21 km) |
| 31 | Goth Baruari | Goth Baruary | Supual (14 km) |
| 32 | Hardi | Hardi East | Supual (14 km) |
| 33 | Itahari | Hardi West | Supual (13 km) |
| 34 | Jhahura | Kariho | Supual (18 km) |
| 35 | Kalapatti | Bakaur | Supual (10 km) |
| 36 | Kanpatti | Balwa | Supual (9 km) |
| 37 | Karanpur | Karnpur | Supual (4 km) |
| 38 | Kariho | Laukaha | Supual (8 km) |
| 39 | Kataia | Balha | Supual (13 km) |
| 40 | Katbansi | Baruari | Supual (20 km) |
| 41 | Keotna | Balha | Supual (16 km) |
| 42 | Kharail | Karnpur | Supual (3 km) |
| 43 | Lalchandpur | Telwa | Supual (12 km) |
| 44 | Laukaha | Laukaha | Supual (18 km) |
| 45 | Laurah | Lourdh | Supual (10 km) |
| 46 | Magurar | Bairiya | Supual (4 km) |
| 47 | Maheshpur | Karnpur | Supual (6 km) |
| 48 | Mahuwa | Chain Singh Patti | Supual (4 km) |
| 49 | Malhad | Bairiya | Supual (1 km) |
| 50 | Malhani | Malhani | Supual (10 km) |
| 51 | Maricha | Karnpur | Supual (17 km) |
| 52 | Nanupatti Dhor | Balha | Supual (11 km) |
| 53 | Narahia | Balwa | Supual (10 km) |
| 54 | Nemua | Ramdatt Patti | Supual (11 km) |
| 55 | Nirmali | Ghuran | Supual (11 km) |
| 56 | Parkauli | Sukhpur Solhani | Supaul |
| 57 | Parsa | Pipra Khurd | Supual (3 km) |
| 58 | Parsaramaparsauni | Pasarna Parsoni | Supual (13 km) |
| 59 | Parsauni | Bakaur | Supual (15 km) |
| 60 | Pipra Khurd | Pipra Khurd | Supual (4 km) |
| 61 | Piprahi | Balwa | Supual (4 km) |
| 62 | Purain | Bakaur | Supual (10 km) |
| 63 | Ramdat Patti | Ramdatt Patti | Supual (11 km) |
| 64 | Rampur | Ramdatt Patti | Supual (12 km) |
| 65 | Sihe | Bakaur | Supual (12 km) |
| 66 | Simra | Malhani | Supual (12 km) |
| 67 | Solhani | Malhani | Supual (10 km) |
| 68 | Sorhi Malikan | Lourdh | Supual (8 km) |
| 69 | Sukaila | Balwa | Supual (13 km) |
| 70 | Sukhpur Solhani | Sukhpur Solhani | Supual (6 km) |
| 71 | Surti Patti | Bairiya | Supual (5 km) |
| 72 | Telwa | Telwa | Supual (13 km) |
Population of Supaul Subdivision
The population profile of Supaul 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 Supaul 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 | 3,60,198 | 2,94,761 | 65,437 |
| Male Population | 1,87,813 | 1,53,392 | 34,421 |
| Female Population | 1,72,385 | 1,41,369 | 31,016 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 67,990 | 56,951 | 11,039 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,176 | 29,454 | 5,722 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,814 | 27,497 | 5,317 |
| Literate Population | 1,74,666 | 1,35,811 | 38,855 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,07,995 | 85,305 | 22,690 |
| Literate Female Population | 66,671 | 50,506 | 16,165 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,85,532 | 1,58,950 | 26,582 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 79,818 | 68,087 | 11,731 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,05,714 | 90,863 | 14,851 |
| Total Households | 72,689 | 60,194 | 12,495 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Supaul Subdivision is around 3,60,198 people. This includes 1,87,813 males and 1,72,385 females. Rural population is about 2,94,761 (1,53,392 males and 1,41,369 females), while urban population is nearly 65,437 (34,421 males and 31,016 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 67,990 of the population, with 35,176 boys and 32,814 girls. Rural areas have 56,951 children, and urban areas have about 11,039 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,74,666 literate people in Supaul Subdivision, including 1,07,995 literate males and 66,671 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,35,811 individuals and urban literacy covers around 38,855 people.
- About 1,85,532 people in Supaul Subdivision are not literate, including 79,818 males and 1,05,714 females. Rural areas include 1,58,950 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 26,582 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 72,689 households, with 60,194 in villages and 12,495 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Supaul 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 | 51,258 | 44,375 | 6,883 |
| SC Male Population | 26,498 | 22,941 | 3,557 |
| SC Female Population | 24,760 | 21,434 | 3,326 |
| Total ST Population | 1,274 | 1,189 | 85 |
| ST Male Population | 661 | 611 | 50 |
| ST Female Population | 613 | 578 | 35 |
| Population Density | 1,239 / km² | 1,099 / km² | 2,925 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Supaul Subdivision is approximately 51,258 people, including 26,498 males and 24,760 females. Around 44,375 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,883 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Supaul Subdivision is about 1,274 people, including 661 males and 613 females. Around 1,189 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 85 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,239 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,099 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,925 people per sq. km.