Naraha is a Rural Municipality, which is located in Siraha district, Province No. 2 of Nepal. Naraha has total 5 wards, which are scattered across 29 square kilometers of geographical area. According to 2011 Census conducted by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Naraha Rural Municipality had total population of 19,369.
Wardwise Population and Households
As per 2011 population census, Naraha Rural Municipality had total 19,369 population with 9,303 males and 10,066 females. Out of total wards, ward number 3 had the largest population 4,734, while ward number 2 had least number of population with 4,734.
With respect to number of households, Naraha Rural Municipality had total 3,673 households. The ward number 3 had most households with total 870, while ward number 2 had least number of households with total 437 number of households.
As illustrated in the chart, the ratio of male to female population was 0.92, which indicates that Naraha Rural Municipality had 8 percent lower males as compared to the females. Same as, the population to household ratio was 5.27, which means that in average 5.27 family members lived in each household.
Absentee Population
As of 2011, 1,510 population in Naraha Rural Municipality were absent from their households, which equals to 7.80 percent of the total population. Absence of males was 1,493, which equals to 16.05 percent of total 9,303 males. Same as, 17 females were absent, which equals to 0.17 percent of 10,066 females. At least one member of 1,259 (34.28 percent) households were absent.
As illustrated in the charts, the ratio of absentee population was 11.83, while male to female absentee population ratio was 87.82. Same as, the household ratio of present vs. absent population was 1.92.
As illustrated in the charts, the ratio of absentee population was 11.83, while male to female absentee population ratio was 87.82. Same as, the household ratio of present vs. absent population was 1.92.
Population by Age Group
In terms of age, the largest population in Naraha Rural Municipality were between 5 and 9 years of age with total 2,768. Gender wise, there were 1,398 males and 1,370 females of the same age group. The least populated age group was above 75 with total 243 population, which consistes of 130 males and 113 females. Top 5 most populated age groups were between 5 and 9 (2,768), between 10 and 14 (2,698), below 4 (2,232), between 15 and 19 (1,836), between 25 and 29 (1,420) with total population of 10,954. In contrast, bottom 5 least populated age groups were above 75 (243), between 70 and 74 (254), between 65 and 69 (419), between 60 and 64 (539), and between 55 and 59 (626) with total population of 2,081. The median age-group of total population falls between 30 and 34 and between 40 and 44 with average population of 1,090.
Gender wise, top 5 most age groups male population were between 5 and 9 (1,398), between 10 and 14 (1,336), below 4 (1,111), between 15 and 19 (943), and between 20 and 24 (602), with total population of 5,390. In contrast, bottom 5 least age group male population were above 75 (130), between 70 and 74 (131), between 65 and 69 (210),between 60 and 64 (266), and between 55 and 59 (336), with total population of 1,073. With regards to female population, top 5 age groups females were between 5 and 9 (1,370), between 10 and 14 (1,362), below 4 (1,121), between 15 and 19 (893), and between 25 and 29 (844), with total population of 5,590. In contrast, bottom 5 least age group male population were above 75 (113), between 70 and 74 (123), between 65 and 69 (209),between 60 and 64 (273), and between 55 and 59 (290), with total population of 1,008.
The population with age-group 55 to 59 had male to female ratio of 1.16, which states that this age group had maximum males as compared to females. Similarly, age-group 30 to 34 had most female population as compared to male population with male to female ratio of 0.67. The age-groups 55 to 59, above 75, 70 to 74, 50 to 54, 15 to 19, 45 to 49, 5 to 9 had majority of male population while age-groups below 4, 10 to 14, 60 to 64, 40 to 44, 20 to 24, 35 to 39, 25 to 29, 30 to 34 had majority of female population as per male-female ratios. Moreover, age-groups 65 to 69 had eqivalent or almost equal numbers of male and female population with male-female ratios of 1.
The population pyramid for Naraha Rural Municipality visually illustrates the male vs. female population based on different age groups. The population data and ratio tables are also available in this link.
Gender wise, top 5 most age groups male population were between 5 and 9 (1,398), between 10 and 14 (1,336), below 4 (1,111), between 15 and 19 (943), and between 20 and 24 (602), with total population of 5,390. In contrast, bottom 5 least age group male population were above 75 (130), between 70 and 74 (131), between 65 and 69 (210),between 60 and 64 (266), and between 55 and 59 (336), with total population of 1,073. With regards to female population, top 5 age groups females were between 5 and 9 (1,370), between 10 and 14 (1,362), below 4 (1,121), between 15 and 19 (893), and between 25 and 29 (844), with total population of 5,590. In contrast, bottom 5 least age group male population were above 75 (113), between 70 and 74 (123), between 65 and 69 (209),between 60 and 64 (273), and between 55 and 59 (290), with total population of 1,008.
The population with age-group 55 to 59 had male to female ratio of 1.16, which states that this age group had maximum males as compared to females. Similarly, age-group 30 to 34 had most female population as compared to male population with male to female ratio of 0.67. The age-groups 55 to 59, above 75, 70 to 74, 50 to 54, 15 to 19, 45 to 49, 5 to 9 had majority of male population while age-groups below 4, 10 to 14, 60 to 64, 40 to 44, 20 to 24, 35 to 39, 25 to 29, 30 to 34 had majority of female population as per male-female ratios. Moreover, age-groups 65 to 69 had eqivalent or almost equal numbers of male and female population with male-female ratios of 1.
The population pyramid for Naraha Rural Municipality visually illustrates the male vs. female population based on different age groups. The population data and ratio tables are also available in this link.
Population Ratios
As illustrated in the pie-chart, overall ratio of male to female population in Naraha Rural Municipality as per 2011 population census was 0.92 with 48.03% (9,303) of males and 51.97% (10,066) of females.
There were 55.53 % (10,755 ) of independent population, the working age people between ages of 15 and 64 years. The dependent children, ages below 15 years, were 39.74 % with total number of 7,698. The dependent elderly population, aged 65 and above were 4.73 % with total number of 916. As such, total dependent population including children and elderly people were 44.47 with total number of 8,614
There were 4,867 women of child-bearing age-group of 15 to 49 years. Same as, the todlers or children of 4 years or below were 2,232. The ratio of woman of child-bearing age and the number of todlers state that, approximately 459 children were born per 1,000 women. This number is also roughly used as fertility levels when direct measures of births are not available.
There were 55.53 % (10,755 ) of independent population, the working age people between ages of 15 and 64 years. The dependent children, ages below 15 years, were 39.74 % with total number of 7,698. The dependent elderly population, aged 65 and above were 4.73 % with total number of 916. As such, total dependent population including children and elderly people were 44.47 with total number of 8,614
There were 4,867 women of child-bearing age-group of 15 to 49 years. Same as, the todlers or children of 4 years or below were 2,232. The ratio of woman of child-bearing age and the number of todlers state that, approximately 459 children were born per 1,000 women. This number is also roughly used as fertility levels when direct measures of births are not available.
Literacy, Education Levels & Schooling
There were only 7,538 people fully literate in Naraha Rural Municipality as of 2011 who were able to both read and write, while 859 people were able to read but not write. In percentage while compared to genderwise population, there were inf percent of male were literate, while the percentage of female literacy was inf only.The literacy ratio between male and female population was nan.
Out of total 4,243 population between the age of 5 and 25 as of 2011 in Naraha Rural Municipality, total 2,271 males and 1,972 females were attending the school. Same as, out of total 3,689 population of the same age group who were not attending the school, total 1,551 male and 2,138 female were not attending teh school. The ratio of male and female who were going to school was 1.15 while the ratio for those who were not attending the school was 0.73.The CBS census also states that 281 males and 365 females did not state whether they were attending school or not.
Grade 1-12 Students & Schools
According to Nepal Government records as of 2017, there were total 15,775 in Naraha Rural Municipality with 8,043 (50.99%) of males and 7,732 (49.01%) females. There were total 19 schools. In average, 830 students were studying in each school.
The pie-chart and graphs above further illustrates the students and schools.
The pie-chart and graphs above further illustrates the students and schools.
Population by Language Spoken
Mostly spoken language in Naraha is Maithili, which is spoken by 16,726 people. The Naraha has people who speak other languages, such as Urdu, Tharu, Uranw/Urau, Nepali, Newar, Tamang, Danuwar, Sunuwar, etc.
Out of total population, 8,636 female speaks Maithili language, while 8,090 male speaks Maithili language.Details information about languages spoken by male and female groups of population has been illustrated in the table.Population by Castes
According to 2011 census conducted by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Naraha Rural Municipality was inhabitted by mostly the people of Yadav caste with total population of 6,584. There were as little as Rajput caste with population of as little as 14 in total. People of several other castes who live in Naraha are Musahar, Muslim, Koiri/Kushwaha, Chamar/Harijan/Ram, Danuwar, Khatwe, Dhanuk, Tharu, Tatma/Tatwa, Badhaee, Kewat, Haluwai, Jhangad/Dhagar, Teli, Terai Others, Hajam/Thakur, Baraee, Kalwar, Bantar/Sardar, Kami, Mali, Tamang, Kathbaniyan, Newar, Sudhi, Kumhar, Lohar, Brahmin - Tarai, Dom, Chhetri, Gaderi/Bhedhar, Kayastha, Dusadh/Pasawan/Pasi, Brahmin - Hill, Mallaha, Kurmi, Kumal, Sunuwar, Dhobi, Sanyasi/Dashnami, Rajput, etc. Only the population of castes with above 1,000 population are illustrated in the table.
Top five castes of people in Naraha Rural Municipality are Yadav (6,584), Musahar (3,196), Muslim (1,909), Koiri/Kushwaha (1,131) and Chamar/Harijan/Ram (1,038) with total population of 13,858, which forms 71.55 percent out of total population of 19,369 in Naraha Rural Municipality.Population by Disability
Out of total population of 19,369, there were total 212 (1.09%) disabled persons in Naraha Rural Municipality with 116 (54.72%) males and 96 (45.28%) females. The physically disabled persons were 54, while mentally disabled people were 25 and intellectually disabled were 11.
Similarly, there were 28 people who were blind and 30 people were deaf, while 5 people were both blind and deaf. Moreover, 21 persons had reported of having speech problems. Total 38 people had multiple disabilities.
The pie-chart above illustrate the better picture of disabled population along with genderwise ratios.
Similarly, there were 28 people who were blind and 30 people were deaf, while 5 people were both blind and deaf. Moreover, 21 persons had reported of having speech problems. Total 38 people had multiple disabilities.
The pie-chart above illustrate the better picture of disabled population along with genderwise ratios.
Household Foundation
Out of total 3673 households in Naraha Rural Municipality, there were 234 houses that were founded on mud bonded while 589 houses were cement bonded. Same as, 37 households were reported of being founded on RCC piller, 2,711houses were founded on wood.
With respect to wall of the houses, 236 houses were mud bonded, 612 houses were cement bonded, 90 houses were wood planks bonded, 2,631 houses were bamboo bonded and 12 houses had unbaked bricks on their outer walls.Rest of the houses were reported of having other types of outer wall, while some of them reported nothing of having the outer wall bonding.
There were several types of house roofs reported. Total 1,204 houses were reported of having thatch roofs while 134 houses had galvanized roofs. Similarly, 2,006 houses had roof of tile, 246 houses had RCC roofs, 23 houses had roof of woods while 0 houses were reported having roof of mud. As per 2011 CBS census, some of the houses had other types of roofs while some didn't report about the roof structure.
With respect to the toilets, 3,235 out of 3,673 houses didn't report of having a private toilet for their households. Nevertheless, 224 houses were reported of having flush toilet while 170 houses reported having ordinary toilets.
With respect to wall of the houses, 236 houses were mud bonded, 612 houses were cement bonded, 90 houses were wood planks bonded, 2,631 houses were bamboo bonded and 12 houses had unbaked bricks on their outer walls.Rest of the houses were reported of having other types of outer wall, while some of them reported nothing of having the outer wall bonding.
There were several types of house roofs reported. Total 1,204 houses were reported of having thatch roofs while 134 houses had galvanized roofs. Similarly, 2,006 houses had roof of tile, 246 houses had RCC roofs, 23 houses had roof of woods while 0 houses were reported having roof of mud. As per 2011 CBS census, some of the houses had other types of roofs while some didn't report about the roof structure.
With respect to the toilets, 3,235 out of 3,673 houses didn't report of having a private toilet for their households. Nevertheless, 224 houses were reported of having flush toilet while 170 houses reported having ordinary toilets.
Utilities
In Naraha Rural Municipality, there were total 183 houses, which were equiped with piped tap water resources while 3,047 houses were reported of having tubewell water facilities. Same as, 5 houses had covered well while 339 houses didn't have any cover on their tubewell. Other resources of water facilities were spout water (51) and river stream (3), which were reported of the household's source of water.
With reference to source of fuel, 1,379 households reported their source of fuel as firewood while 36 households had kerosene as their fuel source. The LP gas was used by 42 households as a source of fuel. Moreover, other sources of fuel were cow dung (2,155), bio-gas (8), fuel electricity (0), etc.
Same as, total 2,231 households had reported of having electricity as the source of their household's lighting. The households still using kerosene as source of light were 1,367, while 12 households used solar energy as source of lights. Total 0 households also reported of using bio-gas as a source of light. The ratio of use of electricity as compared to other source of light was 0.61.
With reference to source of fuel, 1,379 households reported their source of fuel as firewood while 36 households had kerosene as their fuel source. The LP gas was used by 42 households as a source of fuel. Moreover, other sources of fuel were cow dung (2,155), bio-gas (8), fuel electricity (0), etc.
Same as, total 2,231 households had reported of having electricity as the source of their household's lighting. The households still using kerosene as source of light were 1,367, while 12 households used solar energy as source of lights. Total 0 households also reported of using bio-gas as a source of light. The ratio of use of electricity as compared to other source of light was 0.61.
Facilities
out of 3,673 households in Naraha Rural Municipality, 1,039 houses reported of having no any facility in their household while 2,568 households reported of using at least one facility. Households using at least one facility, such as radio, television, internet, etc. have been illustrated in the table below.MobilePhone was used by the maximum households with total users of 2,012, while Bicycle was the next mostly used facilities with total household users of 1,943.
Economic Census
According to 2018 Economic Census, there are total 389 establishments in Naraha Rural Municipality that are involved in various economic activities. In those establishments, total 1,334 persons are engaged for the economic activities, as a self-employed or an employee, with total male engagement of 1,036 and female engagement of 298 persons.In every business, there were an average of 3.43 people engaged with average males are 2.66 and females are 0.77. The ratio of male to female engagement in the establishments are 3.48, which means as many as 3.48 males are enagement in the economic activities per female.
Similarly, the engagement of males were 77.66 percent while the females are 22.34 percent.
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