Arwal
Arwal is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Arwal district is 638 km², which includes 613.57 km² of rural area and 24.43 km² of urban area. There are about 299 villages in Arwal district.
For administrative convenience, Arwal district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 5 subdivisions in Arwal district. Here is the list of all Arwal Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Arwal District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arwal | 124 | 1,59,686 |
| 2 | Kaler | 137 | 1,48,941 |
| 3 | Karpi | 208 | 1,92,213 |
| 4 | Kurtha | 122 | 1,21,818 |
| 5 | Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur | 47 | 78,185 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Karpi is the largest subdivision in arwal district by both area and population. Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur is the smallest subdivision in arwal district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Karpi | Karpi |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur | Sonbhadra Banshi Suryapur |
Population of Arwal District
The population of Arwal offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Arwal, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,00,843 | 6,48,994 | 51,849 |
| Total Male Population | 3,63,497 | 3,36,420 | 27,077 |
| Total Female Population | 3,37,346 | 3,12,574 | 24,772 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,27,841 | 1,18,647 | 9,194 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65,910 | 61,156 | 4,754 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 61,931 | 57,491 | 4,440 |
| Literate Population | 3,86,351 | 3,54,235 | 32,116 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,35,279 | 2,16,267 | 19,012 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,51,072 | 1,37,968 | 13,104 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,14,492 | 2,94,759 | 19,733 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,28,218 | 1,20,153 | 8,065 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,86,274 | 1,74,606 | 11,668 |
| Households | 1,18,222 | 1,09,769 | 8,453 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Arwal district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Arwal district is 7,00,843, including 3,63,497 males and 3,37,346 females. In rural areas, it is 6,48,994, including 3,36,420 males and 3,12,574 females. In urban areas, it is 51,849, including 27,077 males and 24,772 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Arwal district is 1,27,841, including 65,910 boys and 61,931 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,18,647, including 61,156 boys and 57,491 girls. In urban areas, it is 9,194, including 4,754 boys and 4,440 girls.
- Literate population in Arwal district is around 3,86,351, including 2,35,279 males and 1,51,072 females. In rural areas, it is 3,54,235, including 2,16,267 males and 1,37,968 females. In urban areas, it is 32,116, including 19,012 males and 13,104 females.
- Illiterate population in Arwal district is about 3,14,492, including 1,28,218 males and 1,86,274 females. In rural areas, it is 2,94,759, including 1,20,153 males and 1,74,606 females. In urban areas, it is 19,733, including 8,065 males and 11,668 females.
- There are about 1,18,222 households in Arwal district, including 1,09,769 in rural areas and 8,453 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Arwal. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,41,314 | 1,31,715 | 9,599 |
| SC Male Population | 72,885 | 67,936 | 4,949 |
| SC Female Population | 68,429 | 63,779 | 4,650 |
| Total ST Population | 590 | 512 | 78 |
| ST Male Population | 283 | 249 | 34 |
| ST Female Population | 307 | 263 | 44 |
| Population Density | 1,099 / km² | 1,058 / km² | 2,122 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Arwal district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Arwal district is approximately 1,41,314, including 72,885 males and 68,429 females. In rural areas, it is 1,31,715, including 67,936 males and 63,779 females. In urban areas, it is 9,599, including 4,949 males and 4,650 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Arwal district is about 590, including 283 males and 307 females. In rural areas, it is 512, including 249 males and 263 females. In urban areas, it is 78, including 34 males and 44 females.
- Overall population density of Arwal district is around 1,099 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,058 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,122 people per km².