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)
1Alauli2732,82,127
2Beldaur2192,00,223
3Chautham1611,53,831
4Gogri2643,16,770
5Khagaria2703,81,358
6Mansi6688,511
7Parbatta2322,44,066

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
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
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
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.