Madhepura
Madhepura is a district in the Bihar State of India. Total area of Madhepura is 1,788 km² including 1,746.83 km² rural area and 41.17 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Madhepura has a population of 20,01,762 peoples, out of which urban population is 88,461 while rural population is 19,13,301. Madhepura has a sex ratio of approximately 910 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1120 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,01,289 houses in the district, including 17,433 urban houses and 3,83,856 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 380 villages in madhepura district.
The Madhepura 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.
Kumarkhand is the largest subdivision in madhepura district covering area of 302.60 km² while Ghailarh is the smallest subdivision in madhepura district covering area of 40.19 km². Madhepura is the most populous whereas Gamharia is the least populous subdivision in madhepura district. There are 13 subdivisions in Madhepura district. Here is the list of all Madhepura Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Madhepura District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamnagar | 186 | 1,75,401 |
| 2 | Bihariganj | 123 | 1,35,534 |
| 3 | Chausa | 101 | 1,52,693 |
| 4 | Gamharia | 54 | 82,522 |
| 5 | Ghailarh | 40 | 91,818 |
| 6 | Gwalpara | 182 | 1,26,020 |
| 7 | Kishanganj | 97 | 1,89,159 |
| 8 | Kumarkhand | 303 | 2,43,629 |
| 9 | Madhepura | 147 | 2,45,847 |
| 10 | Murliganj | 167 | 2,14,322 |
| 11 | Puraini | 96 | 1,04,436 |
| 12 | Shankarpur | 158 | 1,06,222 |
| 13 | Singheshwar | 135 | 1,34,159 |
Population of Madhepura District
The population of Madhepura 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 Madhepura, 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 | 20,01,762 | 19,13,301 | 88,461 |
| Total Male Population | 10,47,559 | 10,00,760 | 46,799 |
| Total Female Population | 9,54,203 | 9,12,541 | 41,662 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,04,576 | 3,90,262 | 14,314 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,09,571 | 2,02,199 | 7,372 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,95,005 | 1,88,063 | 6,942 |
| Literate Population | 8,34,577 | 7,80,081 | 54,496 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,17,666 | 4,86,207 | 31,459 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,16,911 | 2,93,874 | 23,037 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,67,185 | 11,33,220 | 33,965 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,29,893 | 5,14,553 | 15,340 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,37,292 | 6,18,667 | 18,625 |
| Households | 4,01,289 | 3,83,856 | 17,433 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Madhepura. 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 | 3,46,275 | 3,36,576 | 9,699 |
| SC Male Population | 1,79,337 | 1,74,330 | 5,007 |
| SC Female Population | 1,66,938 | 1,62,246 | 4,692 |
| Total ST Population | 12,532 | 12,207 | 325 |
| ST Male Population | 6,442 | 6,269 | 173 |
| ST Female Population | 6,090 | 5,938 | 152 |
| Population Density | 1,120 / km² | 1,095 / km² | 2,149 / km² |