Saharsa
Saharsa is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Saharsa district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Saharsa District overview
Saharsa is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Saharsa district. Total area of Saharsa District is 1,687 km² including 1,666 km² rural area and 21 km² urban area. There are 10 Subdivisions part of Saharsa District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Saharsa District, Saharsa has 468 villages.
Simri Bakhtiarpur is the largest tehsil in Saharsa district by area covering 253.193 km2 and Banma Itahri is the smallest tehsil in Saharsa district by area covering 65.0455 km2. Kahara is the largest tehsil by population while Banma Itahri is the smallest tehsil by population in Saharsa district.
Population of Saharsa District
As of the 2011 census, Saharsa district has a population of approximately 1,900,661 peoples which is divided into urban population of 156,540 and rular population of 1,744,121. The population density in Saharsa region is about 1,127.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 997,174 | 903,487 | 1,900,661 |
| Rural | 913,883 | 830,238 | 1,744,121 |
| Urban | 83,291 | 73,249 | 156,540 |
Households of Saharsa District
There are about 368,979 houses in the district, including 28,862 urban houses and 340,117 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.15 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 368,979 |
| Rural | 340,117 |
| Urban | 28,862 |
List Of Subdivision in Saharsa District
Saharsa district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 10 tehsils in Saharsa district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Saharsa:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Banma Itahri | 65.0 | 90,943 |
| Kahara | 138.7 | 298,345 |
| Mahishi | 172.5 | 206,774 |
| Nauhatta | 181.7 | 161,784 |
| Patarghat | 174.3 | 128,322 |
| Salkhua | 157.1 | 132,844 |
| Satar Kataiya | 160.3 | 151,060 |
| Saur Bazar | 235.6 | 214,166 |
| Simri Bakhtiarpur | 253.2 | 280,582 |
| Sonbarsa | 148.6 | 235,841 |
Frequently Asked Question About Saharsa District
How many villages are there in Saharsa district ?
There are 468 villages in the Saharsa district.
What is the population of Saharsa district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Saharsa district is 1,900,661
How many town or city are there in Saharsa district ?
There are 1 town or city in the Saharsa district.
How many Subdivision in Saharsa district ?
There are 10 Subdivision in Saharsa district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Saharsa district
Simri Bakhtiarpur is the largest Subdivision in Saharsa district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Saharsa district ?
Banma Itahri is the smallest Subdivision in Saharsa district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Saharsa district ?
Kahara is the most populated Subdivision in Saharsa district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Saharsa district ?
Banma Itahri is the most least populated Subdivision in Saharsa district.