Bhojpur
Bhojpur is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Bhojpur district is 2,395 km², which includes 2,311.23 km² of rural area and 83.77 km² of urban area. There are about 997 villages in Bhojpur district.
For administrative convenience, Bhojpur 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 14 subdivisions in Bhojpur district. Here is the list of all Bhojpur Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Bhojpur District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agiaon | 157 | 1,48,373 |
| 2 | Arrah | 191 | 4,62,618 |
| 3 | Barhara | 229 | 2,40,636 |
| 4 | Behea | 144 | 1,78,429 |
| 5 | Charpokhari | 103 | 1,01,363 |
| 6 | Garhani | 118 | 1,03,262 |
| 7 | Jagdishpur | 258 | 2,63,959 |
| 8 | Koilwar | 171 | 2,02,175 |
| 9 | Piro | 218 | 2,54,911 |
| 10 | Sahar | 119 | 1,10,276 |
| 11 | Sandesh | 133 | 1,09,712 |
| 12 | Shahpur | 189 | 2,12,253 |
| 13 | Tarari | 195 | 1,82,631 |
| 14 | Udwant Nagar | 169 | 1,57,809 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Bhojpur District
Jagdishpur is the largest subdivision in bhojpur district by area, while Arrah is the largest by population. Charpokhari is the smallest subdivision in bhojpur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Jagdishpur | Arrah |
| Smallest Tehsil | Charpokhari | Charpokhari |
Population of Bhojpur District
The population of Bhojpur 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 Bhojpur, 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 | 27,28,407 | 23,38,546 | 3,89,861 |
| Total Male Population | 14,30,380 | 12,24,274 | 2,06,106 |
| Total Female Population | 12,98,027 | 11,14,272 | 1,83,755 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,59,187 | 4,02,269 | 56,918 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,39,364 | 2,09,464 | 29,900 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,19,823 | 1,92,805 | 27,018 |
| Literate Population | 15,99,151 | 13,39,063 | 2,60,088 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,73,486 | 8,24,719 | 1,48,767 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,25,665 | 5,14,344 | 1,11,321 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,29,256 | 9,99,483 | 1,29,773 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,56,894 | 3,99,555 | 57,339 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,72,362 | 5,99,928 | 72,434 |
| Households | 4,16,090 | 3,56,659 | 59,431 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bhojpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bhojpur district is 27,28,407, including 14,30,380 males and 12,98,027 females. In rural areas, it is 23,38,546, including 12,24,274 males and 11,14,272 females. In urban areas, it is 3,89,861, including 2,06,106 males and 1,83,755 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bhojpur district is 4,59,187, including 2,39,364 boys and 2,19,823 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,02,269, including 2,09,464 boys and 1,92,805 girls. In urban areas, it is 56,918, including 29,900 boys and 27,018 girls.
- Literate population in Bhojpur district is around 15,99,151, including 9,73,486 males and 6,25,665 females. In rural areas, it is 13,39,063, including 8,24,719 males and 5,14,344 females. In urban areas, it is 2,60,088, including 1,48,767 males and 1,11,321 females.
- Illiterate population in Bhojpur district is about 11,29,256, including 4,56,894 males and 6,72,362 females. In rural areas, it is 9,99,483, including 3,99,555 males and 5,99,928 females. In urban areas, it is 1,29,773, including 57,339 males and 72,434 females.
- There are about 4,16,090 households in Bhojpur district, including 3,56,659 in rural areas and 59,431 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bhojpur. 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 | 4,25,402 | 3,87,691 | 37,711 |
| SC Male Population | 2,22,716 | 2,02,966 | 19,750 |
| SC Female Population | 2,02,686 | 1,84,725 | 17,961 |
| Total ST Population | 13,977 | 11,759 | 2,218 |
| ST Male Population | 7,363 | 6,217 | 1,146 |
| ST Female Population | 6,614 | 5,542 | 1,072 |
| Population Density | 1,139 / km² | 1,012 / km² | 4,654 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bhojpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhojpur district is approximately 4,25,402, including 2,22,716 males and 2,02,686 females. In rural areas, it is 3,87,691, including 2,02,966 males and 1,84,725 females. In urban areas, it is 37,711, including 19,750 males and 17,961 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhojpur district is about 13,977, including 7,363 males and 6,614 females. In rural areas, it is 11,759, including 6,217 males and 5,542 females. In urban areas, it is 2,218, including 1,146 males and 1,072 females.
- Overall population density of Bhojpur district is around 1,139 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,012 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,654 people per km².