All Information About Motihari Subdistrict
Detailed information about Motihari Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Motihari is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Purbi Champaran District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Motihari - मोतिहारी |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1041 |
| District | Purbi Champaran |
| Census Code 2011 | 1041 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 16 |
| Number of Villages | 87 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Purvi Champaran (Code: 181) |
| Assembly Constituency | Motihari (Code: 1288) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Motihari | Pramod Kumar ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Motihari Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
363,976
M: 194,253
F: 169,723 |
| Rural |
237,818
M: 126,392
F: 111,426 |
| Urban |
126,158
M: 67,861
F: 58,297 |
Number of Households: 68,608
Population Distribution
Total: 363,976 (Male: 194,253, Female: 169,723)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 65,658 (Male: 34,734, Female: 30,924)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,975 (Male: 24,747, Female: 22,228)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 484 (Male: 258, Female: 226)
Literate Population
Total: 190,742 (Male: 113,311, Female: 77,431)
Illiterate Population
Total: 173,234 (Male: 80,942, Female: 92,292)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 114,643 (Male: 88,605, Female: 26,038)
Main Workers
Total: 88,636 (Male: 73,907, Female: 14,729)
Marginal Workers
Total: 26,007 (Male: 14,698, Female: 11,309)
Non-Workers
Total: 249,333 (Male: 105,648, Female: 143,685)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 15,063 (Male: 13,187, Female: 1,876)
- Agricultural Laborers: 35,629 (Male: 27,674, Female: 7,955)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,633 (Male: 1,717, Female: 916)
- Other Workers: 35,311 (Male: 31,329, Female: 3,982)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,049 (Male: 1,289, Female: 1,760)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,533 (Male: 8,219, Female: 7,314)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,077 (Male: 531, Female: 546)
- Other Workers: 6,348 (Male: 4,659, Female: 1,689)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Motihari Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
363,976
M: 194,253
F: 169,723 |
| Rural |
237,818
M: 126,392
F: 111,426 |
| Urban |
126,158
M: 67,861
F: 58,297 |
Number of Households: 68,608
Population Distribution
Total: 363,976 (Male: 194,253, Female: 169,723)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 65,658 (Male: 34,734, Female: 30,924)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,975 (Male: 24,747, Female: 22,228)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 484 (Male: 258, Female: 226)
Literate Population
Total: 190,742 (Male: 113,311, Female: 77,431)
Illiterate Population
Total: 173,234 (Male: 80,942, Female: 92,292)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 114,643 (Male: 88,605, Female: 26,038)
Main Workers
Total: 88,636 (Male: 73,907, Female: 14,729)
Marginal Workers
Total: 26,007 (Male: 14,698, Female: 11,309)
Non-Workers
Total: 249,333 (Male: 105,648, Female: 143,685)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 15,063 (Male: 13,187, Female: 1,876)
- Agricultural Laborers: 35,629 (Male: 27,674, Female: 7,955)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,633 (Male: 1,717, Female: 916)
- Other Workers: 35,311 (Male: 31,329, Female: 3,982)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,049 (Male: 1,289, Female: 1,760)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,533 (Male: 8,219, Female: 7,314)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,077 (Male: 531, Female: 546)
- Other Workers: 6,348 (Male: 4,659, Female: 1,689)
Grampanchayat List of Motihari Tehsil/Taluka
Motihari Tehsil comprises 16 Gram Panchayats and 87 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Motihari. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Motihari
Motihari is located in the Purbi Champaran District of Bihar State, India.
Motihari Tehsil has 87 villages.
Motihari has a total of 16 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Motihari is 363,976.
In Motihari, there are 194,253 males and 169,723 females.
There are 65,658 children in Motihari, comprising 34,734 males and 30,924 females.
In Motihari, the literate population is 190,742 (113,311 males and 77,431 females). The illiterate population is 173,234 (80,942 males and 92,292 females).