Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya is a Town and Subdivision in Gaya 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 information the sub-district code of Bodh Gaya Block (CD) is 01505. Total area of bodh gaya subdivision is 258 km² including 238.80 km² rural area and 19.58 km² urban area. Bodh Gaya subdivision has a population of 2,36,243 peoples, out of which urban population is 38,439 while rural population is 1,97,804. Bodh Gaya has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females for every 1,000 males. Bodh Gaya subdivision has a population density of 914 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,459 houses in the sub-district, including 6,303 urban houses and 32,156 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 48.82% population of bodh gaya subdivision is literate, out of which 56.99% males and 40.21% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bodh Gaya Subdivision

Bodh Gaya Subdivision has a total of 135 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 Bodh Gaya Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bodh Gaya Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bodh Gaya Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.