Buxar
Buxar is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Buxar district is 1,703 km², which includes 1,681.50 km² of rural area and 21.50 km² of urban area. There are about 835 villages in Buxar district.
For administrative convenience, Buxar 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 Buxar district. Here is the list of all Buxar Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Buxar District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barhampur | 183 | 1,96,070 |
| 2 | Buxar | 174 | 2,91,189 |
| 3 | Chakki | 68 | 42,256 |
| 4 | Chaugain | 58 | 48,743 |
| 5 | Chausa | 119 | 1,03,670 |
| 6 | Dumraon | 197 | 2,32,682 |
| 7 | Itarhi | 224 | 1,70,629 |
| 8 | Kesath | 44 | 33,820 |
| 9 | Nawanagar | 175 | 1,66,534 |
| 10 | Rajpur | 285 | 2,13,534 |
| 11 | Simri | 177 | 2,07,225 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Rajpur is the largest subdivision in buxar district by area, while Buxar is the largest by population. Kesath is the smallest subdivision in buxar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Rajpur | Buxar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kesath | Kesath |
Population of Buxar District
The population of Buxar 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 Buxar, 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 | 17,06,352 | 15,41,853 | 1,64,499 |
| Total Male Population | 8,87,977 | 8,01,086 | 86,891 |
| Total Female Population | 8,18,375 | 7,40,767 | 77,608 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,95,127 | 2,71,245 | 23,882 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,52,626 | 1,40,096 | 12,530 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,42,501 | 1,31,149 | 11,352 |
| Literate Population | 9,89,807 | 8,78,180 | 1,11,627 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,93,544 | 5,30,083 | 63,461 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,96,263 | 3,48,097 | 48,166 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,16,545 | 6,63,673 | 52,872 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,94,433 | 2,71,003 | 23,430 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,22,112 | 3,92,670 | 29,442 |
| Households | 2,61,660 | 2,35,177 | 26,483 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Buxar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Buxar district is 17,06,352, including 8,87,977 males and 8,18,375 females. In rural areas, it is 15,41,853, including 8,01,086 males and 7,40,767 females. In urban areas, it is 1,64,499, including 86,891 males and 77,608 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Buxar district is 2,95,127, including 1,52,626 boys and 1,42,501 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,71,245, including 1,40,096 boys and 1,31,149 girls. In urban areas, it is 23,882, including 12,530 boys and 11,352 girls.
- Literate population in Buxar district is around 9,89,807, including 5,93,544 males and 3,96,263 females. In rural areas, it is 8,78,180, including 5,30,083 males and 3,48,097 females. In urban areas, it is 1,11,627, including 63,461 males and 48,166 females.
- Illiterate population in Buxar district is about 7,16,545, including 2,94,433 males and 4,22,112 females. In rural areas, it is 6,63,673, including 2,71,003 males and 3,92,670 females. In urban areas, it is 52,872, including 23,430 males and 29,442 females.
- There are about 2,61,660 households in Buxar district, including 2,35,177 in rural areas and 26,483 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Buxar. 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 | 2,51,737 | 2,37,430 | 14,307 |
| SC Male Population | 1,31,821 | 1,24,249 | 7,572 |
| SC Female Population | 1,19,916 | 1,13,181 | 6,735 |
| Total ST Population | 26,824 | 23,852 | 2,972 |
| ST Male Population | 14,102 | 12,514 | 1,588 |
| ST Female Population | 12,722 | 11,338 | 1,384 |
| Population Density | 1,002 / km² | 917 / km² | 7,651 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Buxar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Buxar district is approximately 2,51,737, including 1,31,821 males and 1,19,916 females. In rural areas, it is 2,37,430, including 1,24,249 males and 1,13,181 females. In urban areas, it is 14,307, including 7,572 males and 6,735 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Buxar district is about 26,824, including 14,102 males and 12,722 females. In rural areas, it is 23,852, including 12,514 males and 11,338 females. In urban areas, it is 2,972, including 1,588 males and 1,384 females.
- Overall population density of Buxar district is around 1,002 people per km². Rural areas have about 917 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,651 people per km².