Rohtas
Rohtas is a district in the Bihar State of India. Total area of Rohtas is 3,881 km² including 3,794.52 km² rural area and 86.48 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Rohtas has a population of 29,59,918 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,27,765 while rural population is 25,32,153. Rohtas has a sex ratio of approximately 917 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 763 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,60,345 houses in the district, including 69,951 urban houses and 3,90,394 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,717 villages in rohtas district.
The Rohtas 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.
Nauhatta is the largest subdivision in rohtas district by area while Sasaram is the largest subdivision by population. Suryapura is the smallest subdivision in rohtas district by both area and population. There are 19 subdivisions in Rohtas district. Here is the list of all Rohtas Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Rohtas District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akorhi Gola | 93 | 1,20,145 |
| 2 | Bikramganj | 142 | 1,63,565 |
| 3 | Chenari | 257 | 1,31,528 |
| 4 | Dawath | 115 | 1,08,455 |
| 5 | Dehri | 174 | 2,75,014 |
| 6 | Dinara | 311 | 2,25,468 |
| 7 | Karakat | 202 | 2,09,284 |
| 8 | Kargahar | 325 | 2,25,082 |
| 9 | Kochas | 237 | 1,70,025 |
| 10 | Nasriganj | 140 | 1,38,936 |
| 11 | Nauhatta | 405 | 94,065 |
| 12 | Nokha | 166 | 1,73,327 |
| 13 | Rajpur | 71 | 75,213 |
| 14 | Rohtas | 310 | 86,049 |
| 15 | Sanjhauli | 66 | 62,621 |
| 16 | Sasaram | 289 | 3,58,283 |
| 17 | Sheosagar | 346 | 1,76,080 |
| 18 | Suryapura | 50 | 57,529 |
| 19 | Tilouthu | 181 | 1,09,249 |
Population of Rohtas District
The population of Rohtas 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 Rohtas, 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 | 29,59,918 | 25,32,153 | 4,27,765 |
| Total Male Population | 15,43,546 | 13,18,276 | 2,25,270 |
| Total Female Population | 14,16,372 | 12,13,877 | 2,02,495 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,06,810 | 4,43,797 | 63,013 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,62,474 | 2,29,547 | 32,927 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,44,336 | 2,14,250 | 30,086 |
| Literate Population | 17,99,832 | 15,14,047 | 2,85,785 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,61,783 | 8,98,959 | 1,62,824 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,38,049 | 6,15,088 | 1,22,961 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,60,086 | 10,18,106 | 1,41,980 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,81,763 | 4,19,317 | 62,446 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,78,323 | 5,98,789 | 79,534 |
| Households | 4,60,345 | 3,90,394 | 69,951 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Rohtas. 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 | 5,49,546 | 5,09,105 | 40,441 |
| SC Male Population | 2,86,596 | 2,65,406 | 21,190 |
| SC Female Population | 2,62,950 | 2,43,699 | 19,251 |
| Total ST Population | 31,650 | 28,435 | 3,215 |
| ST Male Population | 16,399 | 14,732 | 1,667 |
| ST Female Population | 15,251 | 13,703 | 1,548 |
| Population Density | 763 / km² | 667 / km² | 4,946 / km² |