Begusarai

Begusarai is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Begusarai district is 1,918 km², which includes 1,776.28 km² of rural area and 141.72 km² of urban area. There are about 694 villages in Begusarai district.

For administrative convenience, Begusarai 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.

Begusarai is the largest subdivision in begusarai district by both area and population. Mansurchak is the smallest subdivision in begusarai district by area while Shamho Akha Kurha is the smallest subdivision by population. There are 18 subdivisions in Begusarai district. Here is the list of all Begusarai Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Begusarai District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bachhwara1561,95,815
2Bakhri731,40,097
3Balia1461,82,178
4Barauni972,73,414
5Begusarai2245,40,009
6Bhagwanpur1221,72,676
7Birpur5797,467
8Cheria Bariarpur981,46,680
9Chhorahi1131,24,191
10Dandari6477,256
11Garhpura721,11,108
12Khudabandpur4690,358
13Mansurchak2680,510
14Matihani1831,52,725
15Naokothi731,03,357
16Sahebpur Kamal1501,94,172
17Shamho Akha Kurha6830,777
18Teghra1512,57,751

Population of Begusarai District

The population of Begusarai 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 Begusarai, 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 29,70,541 24,00,718 5,69,823
Total Male Population 15,67,660 12,66,308 3,01,352
Total Female Population 14,02,881 11,34,410 2,68,471
Child Population (Age 0–6) 5,45,965 4,49,629 96,336
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,84,517 2,34,183 50,334
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,61,448 2,15,446 46,002
Literate Population 15,48,673 12,05,992 3,42,681
Literate Male Population 9,18,507 7,21,880 1,96,627
Literate Female Population 6,30,166 4,84,112 1,46,054
Illiterate Population 14,21,868 11,94,726 2,27,142
Illiterate Male Population 6,49,153 5,44,428 1,04,725
Illiterate Female Population 7,72,715 6,50,298 1,22,417
Households 5,89,667 4,82,492 1,07,175

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

  • Total population of Begusarai district is 29,70,541, including 15,67,660 males and 14,02,881 females. In rural areas, it is 24,00,718, including 12,66,308 males and 11,34,410 females. In urban areas, it is 5,69,823, including 3,01,352 males and 2,68,471 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Begusarai district is 5,45,965, including 2,84,517 boys and 2,61,448 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,49,629, including 2,34,183 boys and 2,15,446 girls. In urban areas, it is 96,336, including 50,334 boys and 46,002 girls.
  • Literate population in Begusarai district is around 15,48,673, including 9,18,507 males and 6,30,166 females. In rural areas, it is 12,05,992, including 7,21,880 males and 4,84,112 females. In urban areas, it is 3,42,681, including 1,96,627 males and 1,46,054 females.
  • Illiterate population in Begusarai district is about 14,21,868, including 6,49,153 males and 7,72,715 females. In rural areas, it is 11,94,726, including 5,44,428 males and 6,50,298 females. In urban areas, it is 2,27,142, including 1,04,725 males and 1,22,417 females.
  • There are about 5,89,667 households in Begusarai district, including 4,82,492 in rural areas and 1,07,175 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Begusarai. 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 4,32,270 3,71,169 61,101
SC Male Population 2,27,481 1,95,063 32,418
SC Female Population 2,04,789 1,76,106 28,683
Total ST Population 1,597 833 764
ST Male Population 848 447 401
ST Female Population 749 386 363
Population Density 1,549 / km² 1,352 / km² 4,021 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Begusarai district is approximately 4,32,270, including 2,27,481 males and 2,04,789 females. In rural areas, it is 3,71,169, including 1,95,063 males and 1,76,106 females. In urban areas, it is 61,101, including 32,418 males and 28,683 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Begusarai district is about 1,597, including 848 males and 749 females. In rural areas, it is 833, including 447 males and 386 females. In urban areas, it is 764, including 401 males and 363 females.
  • Overall population density of Begusarai district is around 1,549 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,352 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,021 people per km².