Rajgir

Rajgir is a Town and Subdivision in Nalanda 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 Rajgir Block (CD) is 01394. Total area of rajgir subdivision is 195 km² including 145.29 km² rural area and 50.18 km² urban area. Rajgir subdivision has a population of 1,30,183 peoples, out of which urban population is 41,587 while rural population is 88,596. Rajgir has a sex ratio of approximately 912 females for every 1,000 males. Rajgir subdivision has a population density of 666 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,709 houses in the sub-district, including 7,030 urban houses and 14,679 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.44% population of rajgir subdivision is literate, out of which 60.25% males and 43.89% females are literate.

List of Villages in Rajgir Subdivision

Rajgir Subdivision has a total of 50 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 Rajgir Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Andwas Lodipur Rajgir (15 km)
2Bahera Barnousa Rajgir (18 km)
3Banauli Barnousa Rajgir (18 km)
4Barhari Pathroura Rajgir (6 km)
5Barhauna Meyar Rajgir (9 km)
6Barnausa Barnousa Rajgir (18 km)
7Basuain Pathroura Rajgir (8 km)
8Belouwa Nahub Rajgir (5 km)
9Bhui Bhui Rajgir (14 km)
10Birchait Nai Pokhar Rajgir (6 km)
11Chak Bhui Bhui Rajgir
12Chandaura Pathroura Rajgir (7 km)
13Chhabilapur Gorour Rajgir (10 km)
14Dariapur Nai Pokhar Rajgir (4 km)
15Dogi Lodipur Rajgir (14 km)
16Gobdiha Barnousa Rajgir (16 km)
17Goraur Gorour Rajgir (8 km)
18Hansrajpur Nai Pokhar Rajgir (10 km)
19Hasanpur Nahub Rajgir (4 km)
20Jhalar Nahub Rajgir (8 km)
21Karimpur Gorour Rajgir (16 km)
22Katalpura Lodipur Rajgir (16 km)
23Katari Gorour Rajgir (7 km)
24Katha Pathroura Rajgir (10 km)
25Khaira Chaman Gorour Rajgir (12 km)
26Khaira Salaru Bhui Rajgir (18 km)
27Kharjama Gorour Rajgir (16 km)
28Lahuar Nai Pokhar Rajgir (6 km)
29Lodipur Lodipur Rajgir (15 km)
30Mahuwalla Pilkhi Rajgir (5 km)
31Majaitha Pathroura Rajgir (10 km)
32Malisanr Lodipur Rajgir (17 km)
33Mian Bigha Barnousa Rajgir (16 km)
34Miar Meyar Rajgir (7 km)
35Milki Bhui Rajgir (14 km)
36Molnadih Barnousa Rajgir (16 km)
37Mora Meyar Rajgir (6 km)
38Nahub Nahub Rajgir (3 km)
39Nekpur Pilkhi Rajgir (10 km)
40Niman Meyar Rajgir (5 km)
41Nonhi Pathroura Rajgir (3 km)
42Pathraura Duhai Suhai Pathroura Rajgir (5 km)
43Pilkhi Pilkhi Rajgir (3 km)
44Rasalpur Nai Pokhar Rajgir (4 km)
45Ratana Gorour Rajgir (12 km)
46Saurei Nai Pokhar Rajgir (5 km)
47Siwan Nahub Rajgir (6 km)
48Tetaria Barnousa Rajgir (19 km)
49Thera Meyar Rajgir (6 km)
50Ujarpur Nai Pokhar Rajgir (10 km)

Population of Rajgir Subdivision

The population profile of Rajgir 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 Rajgir's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,30,183 88,596 41,587
Male Population 68,053 46,184 21,869
Female Population 62,130 42,412 19,718
Child Population (Age 0–6) 22,857 15,935 6,922
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 11,858 8,300 3,558
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 10,999 7,635 3,364
Literate Population 68,271 44,150 24,121
Literate Male Population 41,002 26,706 14,296
Literate Female Population 27,269 17,444 9,825
Illiterate Population 61,912 44,446 17,466
Illiterate Male Population 27,051 19,478 7,573
Illiterate Female Population 34,861 24,968 9,893
Total Households 21,709 14,679 7,030

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rajgir 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.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 35,230 23,506 11,724
SC Male Population 18,209 12,207 6,002
SC Female Population 17,021 11,299 5,722
Total ST Population 78 36 42
ST Male Population 44 22 22
ST Female Population 34 14 20
Population Density 666 / km² 610 / km² 829 / km²