Gopalganj
Gopalganj is a Town and Subdivision in Gopalganj 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 Gopalganj Block (CD) is 01224. Total area of gopalganj subdivision is 202 km² including 190.97 km² rural area and 11.11 km² urban area. Gopalganj subdivision has a population of 2,19,527 peoples, out of which urban population is 67,339 while rural population is 1,52,188. Gopalganj has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females for every 1,000 males. Gopalganj subdivision has a population density of 1086 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 36,381 houses in the sub-district, including 10,796 urban houses and 25,585 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.61% population of gopalganj subdivision is literate, out of which 63.91% males and 49.07% females are literate.
List of Villages in Gopalganj Subdivision
Gopalganj Subdivision has a total of 69 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 Gopalganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Amwa Moazzam | Konhwa | Gopalganj (7 km) |
2 | Amwa Nakchhed | Konhwa | Gopalganj (7 km) |
3 | Arazi Bikrampur | Khawajepur | Gopalganj |
4 | Bairag Khap | Jagiri Tola | Gopalganj |
5 | Banjari | Basdila Khas | Gopalganj (10 km) |
6 | Baraipatti | Baraipatti | Gopalganj (20 km) |
7 | Basdila Khap | Konhwa | Gopalganj (8 km) |
8 | Basdila Khas | Basdila Khas | Gopalganj (6 km) |
9 | Bhasahi | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj (25 km) |
10 | Bhit Bherwa | Bhitbherwa | Gopalganj (4 km) |
11 | Bhojli Hissa | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj |
12 | Bikrampur | Bishunpur East | Gopalganj (4 km) |
13 | Bishunpura | Bishunpur West | Gopalganj (11 km) |
14 | Bochahi | Katgharwa | Gopalganj |
15 | Chainpatti | Konhwa | Gopalganj (5 km) |
16 | Chatur Bagaha | Bishunpur West | Gopalganj (13 km) |
17 | Chauranw | Chawraw | Gopalganj (4 km) |
18 | Domahata | Katgharwa | Gopalganj (8 km) |
19 | Dumaria | Konhwa | Gopalganj (8 km) |
20 | Ekderwa | Ekderwa | Gopalganj (6 km) |
21 | Gamharia | Baraipatti | Gopalganj (18 km) |
22 | Garaiyakhal | Khawajepur | Gopalganj (3 km) |
23 | Hariharpur | Ekderwa | Gopalganj (7 km) |
24 | Harpur | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj (5 km) |
25 | Hathipatti | Konhwa | Gopalganj (6 km) |
26 | Hirapakar | Tirbirwa | Gopalganj (9 km) |
27 | Jadopur Dukhharan | Yadopur Dukhhiran | Gopalganj (8 km) |
28 | Jadopur Shukul | Yadopur | Gopalganj (7 km) |
29 | Jagiri Tola | Jagiri Tola | Gopalganj (6 km) |
30 | Kankar Kund | Manikpur | Gopalganj (2 km) |
31 | Kararia | Bhitbherwa | Gopalganj (4 km) |
32 | Katgharwa | Katgharwa | Gopalganj (6 km) |
33 | Khairatiya | Jagiri Tola | Gopalganj (5 km) |
34 | Khap Jagmalwa | Jagiri Tola | Gopalganj |
35 | Khap Maksudpur | Katgharwa | Gopalganj (8 km) |
36 | Khargauli | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj (20 km) |
37 | Khawajepur | Khawajepur | Gopalganj (5 km) |
38 | Konhwa | Konhwa | Gopalganj (6 km) |
39 | Kotwa | Tirbirwa | Gopalganj (6 km) |
40 | Kukur Bhukka | Manikpur | Gopalganj (2 km) |
41 | Machhaha | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj |
42 | Mainpur | Ekderwa | Gopalganj (5 km) |
43 | Maksudpur | Katgharwa | Gopalganj (7 km) |
44 | Makundia | Basdila Khas | Gopalganj (10 km) |
45 | Mali Kana | Jagiri Tola | Gopalganj |
46 | Manjhariya | Katgharwa | Gopalganj (12 km) |
47 | Manpura | Manikpur | Gopalganj (1 km) |
48 | Masan Thana | Yadopur Dukhhiran | Gopalganj (7 km) |
49 | Mathia | Bishunpur East | Gopalganj |
50 | Mehdiya | Yadopur Dukhhiran | Gopalganj (10 km) |
51 | Nawada | Baraipatti | Gopalganj (4 km) |
52 | Nawada Chutur Bagaha | Yadopur | Gopalganj (7 km) |
53 | Nawadah | Jagiri Tola | Gopalganj (17 km) |
54 | Niranjana | Baraipatti | Gopalganj (21 km) |
55 | Pasarma | Konhwa | Gopalganj (6 km) |
56 | Rajokhar | Jagiri Tola | Gopalganj (4 km) |
57 | Rajwahi | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj (21 km) |
58 | Rajwahi Hissa | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj |
59 | Rampur Tengrahi | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj (17 km) |
60 | Sadullahpur | Manikpur | Gopalganj (2 km) |
61 | Saha Digari | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj |
62 | Semra | Baraipatti | Gopalganj (16 km) |
63 | Semrahi | Rampur Tengarahi | Gopalganj (20 km) |
64 | Takia Bankat | Chawraw | Gopalganj (2 km) |
65 | Takia Yakub | Chawraw | Gopalganj (2 km) |
66 | Tirbirwa | Tirbirwa | Gopalganj (6 km) |
67 | Tok Bairia | Khawajepur | Gopalganj (5 km) |
68 | Turkaha | Chawraw | Gopalganj (3 km) |
69 | Walipur | Khawajepur | Gopalganj (3 km) |
Population of Gopalganj Subdivision
The population profile of Gopalganj 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 Gopalganj's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,19,527 | 1,52,188 | 67,339 |
Male Population | 1,11,583 | 76,980 | 34,603 |
Female Population | 1,07,944 | 75,208 | 32,736 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,010 | 26,993 | 10,017 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,079 | 13,882 | 5,197 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,931 | 13,111 | 4,820 |
Literate Population | 1,24,280 | 78,043 | 46,237 |
Literate Male Population | 71,311 | 45,751 | 25,560 |
Literate Female Population | 52,969 | 32,292 | 20,677 |
Illiterate Population | 95,247 | 74,145 | 21,102 |
Illiterate Male Population | 40,272 | 31,229 | 9,043 |
Illiterate Female Population | 54,975 | 42,916 | 12,059 |
Total Households | 36,381 | 25,585 | 10,796 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gopalganj 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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 26,085 | 19,220 | 6,865 |
SC Male Population | 13,307 | 9,837 | 3,470 |
SC Female Population | 12,778 | 9,383 | 3,395 |
Total ST Population | 3,895 | 3,689 | 206 |
ST Male Population | 1,951 | 1,844 | 107 |
ST Female Population | 1,944 | 1,845 | 99 |
Population Density | 1,086 / km² | 797 / km² | 6,061 / km² |