Colgong

Colgong is a Town and Subdivision in Bhagalpur District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Colgong Block (CD) is 01336. Total area of colgong subdivision is 297 km² including 295.93 km² rural area and 0.87 km² urban area. Colgong subdivision has a population of 3,65,285 peoples, out of which urban population is 35,497 while rural population is 3,29,788. Colgong has a sex ratio of approximately 871 females for every 1,000 males. Colgong subdivision has a population density of 1231 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 69,776 houses in the sub-district, including 6,690 urban houses and 63,086 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 48.96% population of colgong subdivision is literate, out of which 55.65% males and 41.29% females are literate.

List of Villages in Colgong Subdivision

Colgong Subdivision has a total of 168 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Colgong Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Colgong Subdivision

The population profile of Colgong Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Colgong's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Colgong Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.