Aurangabad

Aurangabad is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Aurangabad district is 3,305 km², which includes 3,244.13 km² of rural area and 60.87 km² of urban area. There are about 1,742 villages in Aurangabad district.

For administrative convenience, Aurangabad 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 11 subdivisions in Aurangabad district. Here is the list of all Aurangabad Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Aurangabad District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Aurangabad2692,83,193
2Barun3132,00,052
3Daudnagar1842,06,854
4Deo2761,73,216
5Goh3052,34,400
6Haspura1431,60,820
7Kutumba2552,26,599
8Madanpur3582,11,329
9Nabinagar5463,05,236
10Obra2702,26,007
11Rafiganj3883,12,367

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Nabinagar is the largest subdivision in aurangabad district by area, while Rafiganj is the largest by population. Haspura is the smallest subdivision in aurangabad district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Nabinagar Rafiganj
Smallest Tehsil Haspura Haspura

Population of Aurangabad District

The population of Aurangabad 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 Aurangabad, 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 25,40,073 23,03,219 2,36,854
Total Male Population 13,18,684 11,94,619 1,24,065
Total Female Population 12,21,389 11,08,600 1,12,789
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,55,394 4,18,320 37,074
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,34,256 2,15,079 19,177
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,21,138 2,03,241 17,897
Literate Population 14,66,002 13,08,038 1,57,964
Literate Male Population 8,68,733 7,79,572 89,161
Literate Female Population 5,97,269 5,28,466 68,803
Illiterate Population 10,74,071 9,95,181 78,890
Illiterate Male Population 4,49,951 4,15,047 34,904
Illiterate Female Population 6,24,120 5,80,134 43,986
Households 3,91,898 3,55,036 36,862

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Aurangabad district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Aurangabad district is 25,40,073, including 13,18,684 males and 12,21,389 females. In rural areas, it is 23,03,219, including 11,94,619 males and 11,08,600 females. In urban areas, it is 2,36,854, including 1,24,065 males and 1,12,789 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Aurangabad district is 4,55,394, including 2,34,256 boys and 2,21,138 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,18,320, including 2,15,079 boys and 2,03,241 girls. In urban areas, it is 37,074, including 19,177 boys and 17,897 girls.
  • Literate population in Aurangabad district is around 14,66,002, including 8,68,733 males and 5,97,269 females. In rural areas, it is 13,08,038, including 7,79,572 males and 5,28,466 females. In urban areas, it is 1,57,964, including 89,161 males and 68,803 females.
  • Illiterate population in Aurangabad district is about 10,74,071, including 4,49,951 males and 6,24,120 females. In rural areas, it is 9,95,181, including 4,15,047 males and 5,80,134 females. In urban areas, it is 78,890, including 34,904 males and 43,986 females.
  • There are about 3,91,898 households in Aurangabad district, including 3,55,036 in rural areas and 36,862 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Aurangabad. 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 6,12,064 5,83,289 28,775
SC Male Population 3,16,161 3,01,151 15,010
SC Female Population 2,95,903 2,82,138 13,765
Total ST Population 1,033 823 210
ST Male Population 500 389 111
ST Female Population 533 434 99
Population Density 769 / km² 710 / km² 3,891 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Aurangabad district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Aurangabad district is approximately 6,12,064, including 3,16,161 males and 2,95,903 females. In rural areas, it is 5,83,289, including 3,01,151 males and 2,82,138 females. In urban areas, it is 28,775, including 15,010 males and 13,765 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Aurangabad district is about 1,033, including 500 males and 533 females. In rural areas, it is 823, including 389 males and 434 females. In urban areas, it is 210, including 111 males and 99 females.
  • Overall population density of Aurangabad district is around 769 people per km². Rural areas have about 710 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,891 people per km².