Gaya
Gaya is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Gaya district is 4,976 km², which includes 4,890.74 km² of rural area and 85.26 km² of urban area. There are about 2,682 villages in Gaya district.
For administrative convenience, Gaya 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 24 subdivisions in Gaya district. Here is the list of all Gaya Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Gaya District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amas | 137 | 1,05,027 |
| 2 | Atri | 108 | 82,296 |
| 3 | Banke Bazar | 180 | 1,29,624 |
| 4 | Barachatti | 296 | 1,42,534 |
| 5 | Belaganj | 202 | 2,22,003 |
| 6 | Bodh Gaya | 258 | 2,36,243 |
| 7 | Dobhi | 170 | 1,55,413 |
| 8 | Dumaria | 336 | 1,28,699 |
| 9 | Fatehpur | 342 | 2,35,612 |
| 10 | Gaya Town C D Block | 190 | 6,46,956 |
| 11 | Guraru | 157 | 1,39,379 |
| 12 | Gurua | 199 | 1,84,286 |
| 13 | Imamganj | 255 | 1,92,812 |
| 14 | Khizirsarai | 190 | 1,76,048 |
| 15 | Konch | 271 | 2,01,920 |
| 16 | Manpur | 128 | 1,48,418 |
| 17 | Mohanpur | 344 | 2,00,149 |
| 18 | Muhra | 176 | 1,00,820 |
| 19 | Neem Chak Bathani | 110 | 98,603 |
| 20 | Paraiya | 135 | 1,01,969 |
| 21 | Sherghati | 148 | 1,55,425 |
| 22 | Tan Kuppa | 147 | 1,24,940 |
| 23 | Tikari | 237 | 2,60,511 |
| 24 | Wazirganj | 262 | 2,21,731 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Mohanpur is the largest subdivision in gaya district by area, while Gaya Town C.D.Block is the largest by population. Atri is the smallest subdivision in gaya district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Mohanpur | Gaya Town C.D.Block |
| Smallest Tehsil | Atri | Atri |
Population of Gaya District
The population of Gaya 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 Gaya, 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 | 43,91,418 | 38,09,817 | 5,81,601 |
| Total Male Population | 22,66,566 | 19,60,592 | 3,05,974 |
| Total Female Population | 21,24,852 | 18,49,225 | 2,75,627 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,83,059 | 7,02,181 | 80,878 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,99,426 | 3,57,342 | 42,084 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,83,633 | 3,44,839 | 38,794 |
| Literate Population | 22,97,613 | 18,95,908 | 4,01,705 |
| Literate Male Population | 13,68,803 | 11,43,417 | 2,25,386 |
| Literate Female Population | 9,28,810 | 7,52,491 | 1,76,319 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,93,805 | 19,13,909 | 1,79,896 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,97,763 | 8,17,175 | 80,588 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,96,042 | 10,96,734 | 99,308 |
| Households | 6,88,425 | 5,98,783 | 89,642 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Gaya district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Gaya district is 43,91,418, including 22,66,566 males and 21,24,852 females. In rural areas, it is 38,09,817, including 19,60,592 males and 18,49,225 females. In urban areas, it is 5,81,601, including 3,05,974 males and 2,75,627 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Gaya district is 7,83,059, including 3,99,426 boys and 3,83,633 girls. In rural areas, it is 7,02,181, including 3,57,342 boys and 3,44,839 girls. In urban areas, it is 80,878, including 42,084 boys and 38,794 girls.
- Literate population in Gaya district is around 22,97,613, including 13,68,803 males and 9,28,810 females. In rural areas, it is 18,95,908, including 11,43,417 males and 7,52,491 females. In urban areas, it is 4,01,705, including 2,25,386 males and 1,76,319 females.
- Illiterate population in Gaya district is about 20,93,805, including 8,97,763 males and 11,96,042 females. In rural areas, it is 19,13,909, including 8,17,175 males and 10,96,734 females. In urban areas, it is 1,79,896, including 80,588 males and 99,308 females.
- There are about 6,88,425 households in Gaya district, including 5,98,783 in rural areas and 89,642 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Gaya. 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 | 13,34,351 | 12,64,597 | 69,754 |
| SC Male Population | 6,83,943 | 6,47,664 | 36,279 |
| SC Female Population | 6,50,408 | 6,16,933 | 33,475 |
| Total ST Population | 3,098 | 2,434 | 664 |
| ST Male Population | 1,635 | 1,245 | 390 |
| ST Female Population | 1,463 | 1,189 | 274 |
| Population Density | 883 / km² | 779 / km² | 6,821 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Gaya district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gaya district is approximately 13,34,351, including 6,83,943 males and 6,50,408 females. In rural areas, it is 12,64,597, including 6,47,664 males and 6,16,933 females. In urban areas, it is 69,754, including 36,279 males and 33,475 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gaya district is about 3,098, including 1,635 males and 1,463 females. In rural areas, it is 2,434, including 1,245 males and 1,189 females. In urban areas, it is 664, including 390 males and 274 females.
- Overall population density of Gaya district is around 883 people per km². Rural areas have about 779 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,821 people per km².