Madhubani
Madhubani is a district in the Bihar State of India. Total area of Madhubani is 3,501 km² including 3,473.64 km² rural area and 27.36 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Madhubani has a population of 44,87,379 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,61,495 while rural population is 43,25,884. Madhubani has a sex ratio of approximately 926 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1282 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,98,515 houses in the district, including 29,991 urban houses and 8,68,524 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,040 villages in madhubani district.
The Madhubani 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.
Benipatti is the largest subdivision in madhubani district by both area and population. Kaluahi is the smallest subdivision in madhubani district by both area and population. There are 21 subdivisions in Madhubani district. Here is the list of all Madhubani Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Madhubani District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhratharhi | 145 | 1,91,680 |
| 2 | Babubarhi | 185 | 2,17,331 |
| 3 | Basopatti | 139 | 1,73,499 |
| 4 | Benipatti | 271 | 3,61,400 |
| 5 | Bisfi | 181 | 3,20,704 |
| 6 | Ghoghardiha | 168 | 1,93,088 |
| 7 | Harlakhi | 144 | 1,96,251 |
| 8 | Jainagar | 124 | 1,93,700 |
| 9 | Jhanjharpur | 152 | 2,05,520 |
| 10 | Kaluahi | 94 | 1,17,282 |
| 11 | Khajauli | 112 | 1,43,583 |
| 12 | Ladania | 184 | 1,75,561 |
| 13 | Lakhnaur | 118 | 1,67,841 |
| 14 | Laukaha | 216 | 2,12,127 |
| 15 | Laukahi | 260 | 2,08,317 |
| 16 | Madhepur | 234 | 2,67,606 |
| 17 | Madhubani | 149 | 3,23,592 |
| 18 | Madhwapur | 108 | 1,34,704 |
| 19 | Pandaul | 175 | 2,70,642 |
| 20 | Phulparas | 162 | 1,66,018 |
| 21 | Rajnagar | 178 | 2,46,933 |
Population of Madhubani District
The population of Madhubani 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 Madhubani, 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 | 44,87,379 | 43,25,884 | 1,61,495 |
| Total Male Population | 23,29,313 | 22,44,287 | 85,026 |
| Total Female Population | 21,58,066 | 20,81,597 | 76,469 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,10,479 | 7,84,704 | 25,775 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,18,616 | 4,05,228 | 13,388 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,91,863 | 3,79,476 | 12,387 |
| Literate Population | 21,55,338 | 20,58,895 | 96,443 |
| Literate Male Population | 13,40,085 | 12,83,625 | 56,460 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,15,253 | 7,75,270 | 39,983 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,32,041 | 22,66,989 | 65,052 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,89,228 | 9,60,662 | 28,566 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,42,813 | 13,06,327 | 36,486 |
| Households | 8,98,515 | 8,68,524 | 29,991 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Madhubani. 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 | 5,87,158 | 5,72,195 | 14,963 |
| SC Male Population | 3,03,389 | 2,95,686 | 7,703 |
| SC Female Population | 2,83,769 | 2,76,509 | 7,260 |
| Total ST Population | 3,990 | 3,859 | 131 |
| ST Male Population | 2,056 | 1,985 | 71 |
| ST Female Population | 1,934 | 1,874 | 60 |
| Population Density | 1,282 / km² | 1,245 / km² | 5,903 / km² |