Shahkund

Shahkund 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, the sub-district code of Shahkund Block (CD) is 01341. The total area of Shahkund Subdivision is 166 km². Shahkund has a sex ratio of approximately 880 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Shahkund Subdivision

Shahkund Subdivision has a total of 156 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 Shahkund Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Shahkund Subdivision

The population profile of Shahkund 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 Shahkund Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,88,078 people. Includes nearly 1,00,033 males and 88,045 females. Rural population is about 1,88,078 people.
• There are around 34,244 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 17,768 boys and 16,476 girls.
• Literate population is about 96,409 people. Non-literate population is around 91,669 people.
• There are nearly 35,689 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shahkund Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shahkund Subdivision is approximately 25,127 people, including 13,356 males and 11,771 females. Around 25,127 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shahkund Subdivision is about 29 people, including 12 males and 17 females. Around 29 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,136 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,136 people per sq. km.