All Information About Kahara Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kahara Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kahara is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Saharsa District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kahara - कहरा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1174 |
| District | Saharsa |
| Census Code 2011 | 1174 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 10 |
| Number of Villages | 43 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Madhepura (Code: 170) |
| Assembly Constituency | Saharsa (Code: 1221) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Saharsa | Alok Ranjan ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kahara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
298,345
M: 157,515
F: 140,830 |
| Rural |
141,805
M: 74,224
F: 67,581 |
| Urban |
156,540
M: 83,291
F: 73,249 |
Number of Households: 57,253
Population Distribution
Total: 298,345 (Male: 157,515, Female: 140,830)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 52,533 (Male: 27,263, Female: 25,270)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 28,448 (Male: 14,815, Female: 13,633)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 462 (Male: 247, Female: 215)
Literate Population
Total: 164,807 (Male: 98,293, Female: 66,514)
Illiterate Population
Total: 133,538 (Male: 59,222, Female: 74,316)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 87,761 (Male: 70,044, Female: 17,717)
Main Workers
Total: 60,399 (Male: 53,032, Female: 7,367)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,362 (Male: 17,012, Female: 10,350)
Non-Workers
Total: 210,584 (Male: 87,471, Female: 123,113)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,123 (Male: 8,520, Female: 603)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,871 (Male: 12,054, Female: 2,817)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,906 (Male: 1,377, Female: 529)
- Other Workers: 34,499 (Male: 31,081, Female: 3,418)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,342 (Male: 1,543, Female: 799)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,458 (Male: 8,200, Female: 7,258)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,571 (Male: 863, Female: 708)
- Other Workers: 7,991 (Male: 6,406, Female: 1,585)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kahara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
298,345
M: 157,515
F: 140,830 |
| Rural |
141,805
M: 74,224
F: 67,581 |
| Urban |
156,540
M: 83,291
F: 73,249 |
Number of Households: 57,253
Population Distribution
Total: 298,345 (Male: 157,515, Female: 140,830)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 52,533 (Male: 27,263, Female: 25,270)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 28,448 (Male: 14,815, Female: 13,633)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 462 (Male: 247, Female: 215)
Literate Population
Total: 164,807 (Male: 98,293, Female: 66,514)
Illiterate Population
Total: 133,538 (Male: 59,222, Female: 74,316)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 87,761 (Male: 70,044, Female: 17,717)
Main Workers
Total: 60,399 (Male: 53,032, Female: 7,367)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,362 (Male: 17,012, Female: 10,350)
Non-Workers
Total: 210,584 (Male: 87,471, Female: 123,113)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,123 (Male: 8,520, Female: 603)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,871 (Male: 12,054, Female: 2,817)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,906 (Male: 1,377, Female: 529)
- Other Workers: 34,499 (Male: 31,081, Female: 3,418)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,342 (Male: 1,543, Female: 799)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,458 (Male: 8,200, Female: 7,258)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,571 (Male: 863, Female: 708)
- Other Workers: 7,991 (Male: 6,406, Female: 1,585)
Grampanchayat List of Kahara Tehsil/Taluka
Kahara Tehsil comprises 10 Gram Panchayats and 43 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kahara. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kahara
Kahara is located in the Saharsa District of Bihar State, India.
Kahara Tehsil has 43 villages.
Kahara has a total of 10 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kahara is 298,345.
In Kahara, there are 157,515 males and 140,830 females.
There are 52,533 children in Kahara, comprising 27,263 males and 25,270 females.
In Kahara, the literate population is 164,807 (98,293 males and 66,514 females). The illiterate population is 133,538 (59,222 males and 74,316 females).