Gaya

Gaya is a district in the Bihar State of India. Total area of Gaya is 4,976 km² including 4,890.74 km² rural area and 85.26 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Gaya has a population of 43,91,418 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,81,601 while rural population is 38,09,817. Gaya has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 883 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,88,425 houses in the district, including 89,642 urban houses and 5,98,783 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,682 villages in gaya district.

The Gaya district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Mohanpur is the largest subdivision in gaya district by area while Gaya Town C.D.Block is the largest subdivision by population. Atri is the smallest subdivision in gaya district by both area and population. 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

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.

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.