Barh

Barh is a Town and Subdivision in Patna 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 Barh Block (CD) is 01417. Total area of barh subdivision is 122 km² including 117.07 km² rural area and 4.50 km² urban area. Barh subdivision has a population of 2,16,348 peoples, out of which urban population is 61,470 while rural population is 1,54,878. Barh has a sex ratio of approximately 875 females for every 1,000 males. Barh subdivision has a population density of 1780 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 33,090 houses in the sub-district, including 9,310 urban houses and 23,780 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.31% population of barh subdivision is literate, out of which 59.21% males and 44.43% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barh Subdivision

Barh Subdivision has a total of 45 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 Barh Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barh Subdivision

The population profile of Barh 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 Barh'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 Barh 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.