Subdivisions in Purba Champaran District
Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Purba Champaran, Bihar
About Subdivisions in Purba Champaran District
Purba Champaran District in Bihar is divided into 27 subdivisions (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 2,033 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.
Each subdivision in Purba Champaran District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Subdivision Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The subdivision office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.
Understanding the subdivision structure of Purba Champaran District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 27 subdivisions in Purba Champaran District with their village coverage.
Terminology Note
In Bihar, these administrative divisions are officially called subdivisions. The same administrative level is known as Taluks in South India, Tehsils in North India, Mandals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Subdivisions in Eastern India. All terms refer to the same sub-district tier with similar administrative functions.
List of Subdivisions in Purba Champaran District
| # | Subdivision Name | Type | Villages | Population | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adapur | Tehsil | 75 | 203513 | View |
| 2 | Areraj | Tehsil | 79 | 163923 | View |
| 3 | Banjaria | Tehsil | 67 | 162684 | View |
| 4 | Bankatwa | Tehsil | 24 | 116863 | View |
| 5 | Chakia Pipra | Tehsil | 99 | 216276 | View |
| 6 | Chiraia | Tehsil | 63 | 276809 | View |
| 7 | Dhaka | Tehsil | 81 | 318144 | View |
| 8 | Ghorasahan | Tehsil | 31 | 174864 | View |
| 9 | Harsidhi | Tehsil | 122 | 222551 | View |
| 10 | Kalyanpur | Tehsil | 146 | 267568 | View |
| 11 | Kesaria | Tehsil | 79 | 194579 | View |
| 12 | Kotwa | Tehsil | 87 | 168788 | View |
| 13 | Madhuban | Tehsil | 62 | 160760 | View |
| 14 | Mehsi | Tehsil | 106 | 173140 | View |
| 15 | Motihari | Tehsil | 145 | 363976 | View |
| 16 | Narkatia | Tehsil | 63 | 170758 | View |
| 17 | Paharpur | Tehsil | 106 | 183018 | View |
| 18 | Pakri Dayal | Tehsil | 30 | 146216 | View |
| 19 | Patahi | Tehsil | 44 | 166445 | View |
| 20 | Phenhara | Tehsil | 26 | 80329 | View |
| 21 | Piprakothi | Tehsil | 33 | 77089 | View |
| 22 | Ramgarhwa | Tehsil | 65 | 200998 | View |
| 23 | Raxaul | Tehsil | 86 | 232028 | View |
| 24 | Sangrampur | Tehsil | 55 | 144071 | View |
| 25 | Sugauli | Tehsil | 97 | 230807 | View |
| 26 | Tetaria | Tehsil | 47 | 102808 | View |
| 27 | Turkaulia | Tehsil | 115 | 180366 | View |
Browse Subdivisions in Purba Champaran
Adapur
Population: 203513Areraj
Population: 163923Banjaria
Population: 162684Bankatwa
Population: 116863Chakia Pipra
Population: 216276Chiraia
Population: 276809Dhaka
Population: 318144Ghorasahan
Population: 174864Harsidhi
Population: 222551Kalyanpur
Population: 267568Kesaria
Population: 194579Kotwa
Population: 168788Madhuban
Population: 160760Mehsi
Population: 173140Motihari
Population: 363976Narkatia
Population: 170758Paharpur
Population: 183018Pakri Dayal
Population: 146216Patahi
Population: 166445Phenhara
Population: 80329Piprakothi
Population: 77089Ramgarhwa
Population: 200998Raxaul
Population: 232028Sangrampur
Population: 144071Sugauli
Population: 230807Tetaria
Population: 102808Turkaulia
Population: 180366How to Use This Directory
This subdivision directory for Purba Champaran District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:
- Find your subdivision: Locate the subdivision that covers your village or area from the list above
- View detailed information: Click on any subdivision name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
- Access services: Identify the correct subdivision office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
- Compare coverage: Use the village count column to understand the size and coverage of each subdivision
Frequently Asked Questions
How many subdivisions are there in Purba Champaran District?
Purba Champaran District has 27 subdivisions that together cover 2,033 villages. These administrative divisions handle revenue collection, land records, and essential government certificate services for all citizens in the district. The subdivisions are administered under the overall supervision of the District Collector at Purba Champaran.
What is the difference between a subdivision and a block in Purba Champaran District?
A subdivision is a revenue administrative unit focused on land revenue collection, property registration, and issuing government certificates. A block (Community Development Block) is a development administrative unit focused on implementing rural development programs, healthcare, education, and welfare schemes. While both cover similar geographical areas in Purba Champaran District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).
Where is the subdivision office located in Purba Champaran District?
Each subdivision in Purba Champaran District has its own subdivision office (Tahsildar office) usually located in the headquarters town of that subdivision. Click on any subdivision name in the list above to find the specific location, contact details, and office information. The subdivision office is where you submit applications for certificates, land mutations, and other revenue-related services.
How do I find which subdivision my village belongs to in Purba Champaran District?
To find your village's subdivision in Purba Champaran District: (1) Browse the subdivisions listed above and click on each to see the village list, (2) Check your land records or property documents which mention the subdivision name, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ to directly locate your village, or (4) Contact the District Collectorate for administrative boundary information.
What services can I access at a subdivision office in Purba Champaran District?
Subdivision offices (Tahsildar offices) in Purba Champaran District provide numerous essential services: Certificates: Income, caste, community, residence, nativity, and legal heir certificates. Land services: Patta transfers, mutation of records, encumbrance certificates, land valuations. Revenue services: Land tax payment, property tax assessment. Welfare services: Old age pension, widow pension, ration card applications. Emergency services: Emergency certificates during natural disasters. The Tahsildar also has magisterial powers to handle minor legal and administrative matters.