Khagaria
Khagaria is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Khagaria district is 1,486 km², which includes 1,473.54 km² of rural area and 12.46 km² of urban area. There are about 245 villages in Khagaria district.
For administrative convenience, Khagaria 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 7 subdivisions in Khagaria district. Here is the list of all Khagaria Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Khagaria District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Alauli | 273 | 2,82,127 |
2 | Beldaur | 219 | 2,00,223 |
3 | Chautham | 161 | 1,53,831 |
4 | Gogri | 264 | 3,16,770 |
5 | Khagaria | 270 | 3,81,358 |
6 | Mansi | 66 | 88,511 |
7 | Parbatta | 232 | 2,44,066 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Alauli is the largest subdivision in khagaria district by area, while Khagaria is the largest by population. Mansi is the smallest subdivision in khagaria district by both area and population.
Particulars | Area | Population |
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Lartest Tehsil | Alauli | Khagaria |
Smallest Tehsil | Mansi | Mansi |
Population of Khagaria District
The population of Khagaria 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 Khagaria, 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 | 16,66,886 | 15,79,727 | 87,159 |
Total Male Population | 8,83,786 | 8,37,281 | 46,505 |
Total Female Population | 7,83,100 | 7,42,446 | 40,654 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,40,880 | 3,26,674 | 14,206 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,77,007 | 1,69,610 | 7,397 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,63,873 | 1,57,064 | 6,809 |
Literate Population | 7,68,028 | 7,12,044 | 55,984 |
Literate Male Population | 4,61,153 | 4,29,300 | 31,853 |
Literate Female Population | 3,06,875 | 2,82,744 | 24,131 |
Illiterate Population | 8,98,858 | 8,67,683 | 31,175 |
Illiterate Male Population | 4,22,633 | 4,07,981 | 14,652 |
Illiterate Female Population | 4,76,225 | 4,59,702 | 16,523 |
Households | 3,28,823 | 3,12,717 | 16,106 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Khagaria district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Khagaria district is 16,66,886, including 8,83,786 males and 7,83,100 females. In rural areas, it is 15,79,727, including 8,37,281 males and 7,42,446 females. In urban areas, it is 87,159, including 46,505 males and 40,654 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Khagaria district is 3,40,880, including 1,77,007 boys and 1,63,873 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,26,674, including 1,69,610 boys and 1,57,064 girls. In urban areas, it is 14,206, including 7,397 boys and 6,809 girls.
- Literate population in Khagaria district is around 7,68,028, including 4,61,153 males and 3,06,875 females. In rural areas, it is 7,12,044, including 4,29,300 males and 2,82,744 females. In urban areas, it is 55,984, including 31,853 males and 24,131 females.
- Illiterate population in Khagaria district is about 8,98,858, including 4,22,633 males and 4,76,225 females. In rural areas, it is 8,67,683, including 4,07,981 males and 4,59,702 females. In urban areas, it is 31,175, including 14,652 males and 16,523 females.
- There are about 3,28,823 households in Khagaria district, including 3,12,717 in rural areas and 16,106 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Khagaria. 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 | 2,47,161 | 2,40,583 | 6,578 |
SC Male Population | 1,30,191 | 1,26,665 | 3,526 |
SC Female Population | 1,16,970 | 1,13,918 | 3,052 |
Total ST Population | 675 | 579 | 96 |
ST Male Population | 352 | 304 | 48 |
ST Female Population | 323 | 275 | 48 |
Population Density | 1,122 / km² | 1,072 / km² | 6,995 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Khagaria district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khagaria district is approximately 2,47,161, including 1,30,191 males and 1,16,970 females. In rural areas, it is 2,40,583, including 1,26,665 males and 1,13,918 females. In urban areas, it is 6,578, including 3,526 males and 3,052 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khagaria district is about 675, including 352 males and 323 females. In rural areas, it is 579, including 304 males and 275 females. In urban areas, it is 96, including 48 males and 48 females.
- Overall population density of Khagaria district is around 1,122 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,072 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,995 people per km².