Jamui
Jamui is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Jamui district is 3,098 km², which includes 3,050.04 km² of rural area and 47.96 km² of urban area. There are about 1,324 villages in Jamui district.
For administrative convenience, Jamui 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 10 subdivisions in Jamui district. Here is the list of all Jamui Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Jamui District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barhat | 243 | 92,207 |
| 2 | Chakai | 826 | 2,35,188 |
| 3 | Gidhaur | 75 | 77,558 |
| 4 | Islamnagar Aliganj | 172 | 1,36,768 |
| 5 | Jamui | 176 | 2,32,114 |
| 6 | Jhajha | 478 | 2,67,504 |
| 7 | Khaira | 548 | 2,35,761 |
| 8 | Lakshmipur | 183 | 1,24,149 |
| 9 | Sikandra | 97 | 1,48,711 |
| 10 | Sono | 300 | 2,10,445 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Chakai is the largest subdivision in jamui district by area, while Jhajha is the largest by population. Gidhaur is the smallest subdivision in jamui district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Chakai | Jhajha |
| Smallest Tehsil | Gidhaur | Gidhaur |
Population of Jamui District
The population of Jamui 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 Jamui, 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 | 17,60,405 | 16,15,072 | 1,45,333 |
| Total Male Population | 9,16,064 | 8,39,776 | 76,288 |
| Total Female Population | 8,44,341 | 7,75,296 | 69,045 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,24,513 | 3,01,124 | 23,389 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,65,945 | 1,53,863 | 12,082 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,58,568 | 1,47,261 | 11,307 |
| Literate Population | 8,58,588 | 7,67,311 | 91,277 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,34,385 | 4,81,184 | 53,201 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,24,203 | 2,86,127 | 38,076 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,01,817 | 8,47,761 | 54,056 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,81,679 | 3,58,592 | 23,087 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,20,138 | 4,89,169 | 30,969 |
| Households | 3,07,082 | 2,82,205 | 24,877 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jamui district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jamui district is 17,60,405, including 9,16,064 males and 8,44,341 females. In rural areas, it is 16,15,072, including 8,39,776 males and 7,75,296 females. In urban areas, it is 1,45,333, including 76,288 males and 69,045 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jamui district is 3,24,513, including 1,65,945 boys and 1,58,568 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,01,124, including 1,53,863 boys and 1,47,261 girls. In urban areas, it is 23,389, including 12,082 boys and 11,307 girls.
- Literate population in Jamui district is around 8,58,588, including 5,34,385 males and 3,24,203 females. In rural areas, it is 7,67,311, including 4,81,184 males and 2,86,127 females. In urban areas, it is 91,277, including 53,201 males and 38,076 females.
- Illiterate population in Jamui district is about 9,01,817, including 3,81,679 males and 5,20,138 females. In rural areas, it is 8,47,761, including 3,58,592 males and 4,89,169 females. In urban areas, it is 54,056, including 23,087 males and 30,969 females.
- There are about 3,07,082 households in Jamui district, including 2,82,205 in rural areas and 24,877 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jamui. 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 | 3,02,649 | 2,83,426 | 19,223 |
| SC Male Population | 1,55,849 | 1,45,848 | 10,001 |
| SC Female Population | 1,46,800 | 1,37,578 | 9,222 |
| Total ST Population | 78,793 | 78,201 | 592 |
| ST Male Population | 40,185 | 39,903 | 282 |
| ST Female Population | 38,608 | 38,298 | 310 |
| Population Density | 568 / km² | 530 / km² | 3,030 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jamui district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jamui district is approximately 3,02,649, including 1,55,849 males and 1,46,800 females. In rural areas, it is 2,83,426, including 1,45,848 males and 1,37,578 females. In urban areas, it is 19,223, including 10,001 males and 9,222 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jamui district is about 78,793, including 40,185 males and 38,608 females. In rural areas, it is 78,201, including 39,903 males and 38,298 females. In urban areas, it is 592, including 282 males and 310 females.
- Overall population density of Jamui district is around 568 people per km². Rural areas have about 530 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,030 people per km².