Kaimur
Kaimur is a district in the Bihar State of India. Total area of Kaimur is 3,332 km² including 3,319.55 km² rural area and 12.45 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kaimur has a population of 16,26,384 peoples, out of which urban population is 65,571 while rural population is 15,60,813. Kaimur has a sex ratio of approximately 920 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 488 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,50,884 houses in the district, including 10,189 urban houses and 2,40,695 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,337 villages in kaimur district.
The Kaimur 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.
Adhaura is the largest subdivision in kaimur district covering area of 916.91 km² while Ramgarh is the smallest subdivision in kaimur district covering area of 169.31 km². Bhabua is the most populous whereas Adhaura is the least populous subdivision in kaimur district. There are 11 subdivisions in Kaimur district. Here is the list of all Kaimur Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Kaimur District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Adhaura | 917 | 57,100 |
2 | Bhabua | 326 | 3,01,440 |
3 | Bhagwanpur | 232 | 91,113 |
4 | Chainpur | 455 | 1,87,692 |
5 | Chand | 204 | 1,33,682 |
6 | Durgawati | 172 | 1,36,962 |
7 | Kudra | 210 | 1,65,145 |
8 | Mohania | 278 | 2,25,181 |
9 | Nuaon | 182 | 1,06,530 |
10 | Ramgarh | 169 | 1,32,663 |
11 | Rampur | 186 | 88,876 |
Population of Kaimur District
The population of Kaimur 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 Kaimur, 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 |
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Total Population | 16,26,384 | 15,60,813 | 65,571 |
Total Male Population | 8,47,006 | 8,12,298 | 34,708 |
Total Female Population | 7,79,378 | 7,48,515 | 30,863 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,99,281 | 2,89,652 | 9,629 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,54,105 | 1,49,070 | 5,035 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,45,176 | 1,40,582 | 4,594 |
Literate Population | 9,20,276 | 8,74,045 | 46,231 |
Literate Male Population | 5,49,923 | 5,23,725 | 26,198 |
Literate Female Population | 3,70,353 | 3,50,320 | 20,033 |
Illiterate Population | 7,06,108 | 6,86,768 | 19,340 |
Illiterate Male Population | 2,97,083 | 2,88,573 | 8,510 |
Illiterate Female Population | 4,09,025 | 3,98,195 | 10,830 |
Households | 2,50,884 | 2,40,695 | 10,189 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kaimur. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 3,69,088 | 3,61,112 | 7,976 |
SC Male Population | 1,92,686 | 1,88,443 | 4,243 |
SC Female Population | 1,76,402 | 1,72,669 | 3,733 |
Total ST Population | 57,981 | 56,361 | 1,620 |
ST Male Population | 29,717 | 28,874 | 843 |
ST Female Population | 28,264 | 27,487 | 777 |
Population Density | 488 / km² | 470 / km² | 5,267 / km² |