Patna
Patna is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Patna district is 3,202 km², which includes 2,932.23 km² of rural area and 269.77 km² of urban area. There are about 1,264 villages in Patna district.
For administrative convenience, Patna 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 23 subdivisions in Patna district. Here is the list of all Patna Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Patna District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athmalgola | 55 | 90,964 |
| 2 | Bakhtiarpur | 161 | 2,27,382 |
| 3 | Barh | 122 | 2,16,348 |
| 4 | Belchhi | 63 | 66,165 |
| 5 | Bihta | 202 | 2,61,427 |
| 6 | Bikram | 149 | 1,69,510 |
| 7 | Daniawan | 66 | 75,086 |
| 8 | Dhanarua | 192 | 2,11,376 |
| 9 | Dinapur Khagaul | 107 | 3,97,817 |
| 10 | Dulhin Bazar | 114 | 1,24,966 |
| 11 | Fatwah | 136 | 1,98,008 |
| 12 | Ghoswari | 125 | 74,898 |
| 13 | Khusrupur | 55 | 1,09,504 |
| 14 | Maner | 173 | 2,68,998 |
| 15 | Masaurhi | 200 | 2,41,216 |
| 16 | Mokameh | 208 | 2,02,411 |
| 17 | Naubatpur | 166 | 2,03,594 |
| 18 | Paliganj | 242 | 2,54,904 |
| 19 | Pandarak | 212 | 1,54,613 |
| 20 | Patna Rural | 145 | 17,71,140 |
| 21 | Phulwari | 116 | 2,73,129 |
| 22 | Punpun | 124 | 1,38,143 |
| 23 | Sampatchak | 68 | 1,06,866 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Paliganj is the largest subdivision in patna district, covering an area of 242.44 km², while Athmalgola is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 55.05 km². Patna Rural is the most populous, whereas Belchhi is the least populous subdivision in patna district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Paliganj | Patna Rural |
| Smallest Tehsil | Athmalgola | Athmalgola |
Population of Patna District
The population of Patna 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 Patna, 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 | 58,38,465 | 33,23,875 | 25,14,590 |
| Total Male Population | 30,78,512 | 17,46,025 | 13,32,487 |
| Total Female Population | 27,59,953 | 15,77,850 | 11,82,103 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,43,552 | 6,13,960 | 3,29,592 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,94,228 | 3,19,223 | 1,75,005 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,49,324 | 2,94,737 | 1,54,587 |
| Literate Population | 34,59,679 | 16,90,372 | 17,69,307 |
| Literate Male Population | 20,28,047 | 10,35,473 | 9,92,574 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,31,632 | 6,54,899 | 7,76,733 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,78,786 | 16,33,503 | 7,45,283 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,50,465 | 7,10,552 | 3,39,913 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,28,321 | 9,22,951 | 4,05,370 |
| Households | 9,75,578 | 5,46,154 | 4,29,424 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Patna district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Patna district is 58,38,465, including 30,78,512 males and 27,59,953 females. In rural areas, it is 33,23,875, including 17,46,025 males and 15,77,850 females. In urban areas, it is 25,14,590, including 13,32,487 males and 11,82,103 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Patna district is 9,43,552, including 4,94,228 boys and 4,49,324 girls. In rural areas, it is 6,13,960, including 3,19,223 boys and 2,94,737 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,29,592, including 1,75,005 boys and 1,54,587 girls.
- Literate population in Patna district is around 34,59,679, including 20,28,047 males and 14,31,632 females. In rural areas, it is 16,90,372, including 10,35,473 males and 6,54,899 females. In urban areas, it is 17,69,307, including 9,92,574 males and 7,76,733 females.
- Illiterate population in Patna district is about 23,78,786, including 10,50,465 males and 13,28,321 females. In rural areas, it is 16,33,503, including 7,10,552 males and 9,22,951 females. In urban areas, it is 7,45,283, including 3,39,913 males and 4,05,370 females.
- There are about 9,75,578 households in Patna district, including 5,46,154 in rural areas and 4,29,424 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Patna. 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 | 9,20,918 | 6,64,269 | 2,56,649 |
| SC Male Population | 4,82,088 | 3,46,536 | 1,35,552 |
| SC Female Population | 4,38,830 | 3,17,733 | 1,21,097 |
| Total ST Population | 9,069 | 2,156 | 6,913 |
| ST Male Population | 4,717 | 1,120 | 3,597 |
| ST Female Population | 4,352 | 1,036 | 3,316 |
| Population Density | 1,823 / km² | 1,134 / km² | 9,321 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Patna district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Patna district is approximately 9,20,918, including 4,82,088 males and 4,38,830 females. In rural areas, it is 6,64,269, including 3,46,536 males and 3,17,733 females. In urban areas, it is 2,56,649, including 1,35,552 males and 1,21,097 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Patna district is about 9,069, including 4,717 males and 4,352 females. In rural areas, it is 2,156, including 1,120 males and 1,036 females. In urban areas, it is 6,913, including 3,597 males and 3,316 females.
- Overall population density of Patna district is around 1,823 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,134 people per km². Urban areas have about 9,321 people per km².