Jhanjharpur

Jhanjharpur is a Town and Subdivision in Madhubani District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Jhanjharpur Block (CD) is 01097. Total area of jhanjharpur subdivision is 152 km² including 139.80 km² rural area and 12.44 km² urban area. Jhanjharpur subdivision has a population of 2,05,520 peoples, out of which urban population is 30,590 while rural population is 1,74,930. Jhanjharpur has a sex ratio of approximately 935 females for every 1,000 males. Jhanjharpur subdivision has a population density of 1350 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,711 houses in the sub-district, including 5,904 urban houses and 36,807 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 49.91% population of jhanjharpur subdivision is literate, out of which 58.87% males and 40.34% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jhanjharpur Subdivision

Jhanjharpur Subdivision has a total of 66 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jhanjharpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jhanjharpur Subdivision

The population profile of Jhanjharpur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Jhanjharpur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Jhanjharpur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.