Sherghati

Sherghati 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 Sherghati Block (CD) is 01503. Total area of sherghati subdivision is 148 km² including 137.12 km² rural area and 10.79 km² urban area. Sherghati subdivision has a population of 1,55,425 peoples, out of which urban population is 40,666 while rural population is 1,14,759. Sherghati has a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Sherghati subdivision has a population density of 1051 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,942 houses in the sub-district, including 6,113 urban houses and 18,829 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.22% population of sherghati subdivision is literate, out of which 58.44% males and 45.56% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sherghati Subdivision

Sherghati Subdivision has a total of 84 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 Sherghati Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sherghati Subdivision

The population profile of Sherghati 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 Sherghati'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 Sherghati 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.