Rohtas
Rohtas is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Rohtas district is 3,881 km², which includes 3,794.52 km² of rural area and 86.48 km² of urban area. There are about 1,717 villages in Rohtas district.
For administrative convenience, Rohtas 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 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 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Nauhatta is the largest subdivision in rohtas district by area, while Sasaram is the largest by population. Suryapura is the smallest subdivision in rohtas district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Nauhatta | Sasaram |
| Smallest Tehsil | Suryapura | Suryapura |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Rohtas district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Rohtas district is 29,59,918, including 15,43,546 males and 14,16,372 females. In rural areas, it is 25,32,153, including 13,18,276 males and 12,13,877 females. In urban areas, it is 4,27,765, including 2,25,270 males and 2,02,495 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Rohtas district is 5,06,810, including 2,62,474 boys and 2,44,336 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,43,797, including 2,29,547 boys and 2,14,250 girls. In urban areas, it is 63,013, including 32,927 boys and 30,086 girls.
- Literate population in Rohtas district is around 17,99,832, including 10,61,783 males and 7,38,049 females. In rural areas, it is 15,14,047, including 8,98,959 males and 6,15,088 females. In urban areas, it is 2,85,785, including 1,62,824 males and 1,22,961 females.
- Illiterate population in Rohtas district is about 11,60,086, including 4,81,763 males and 6,78,323 females. In rural areas, it is 10,18,106, including 4,19,317 males and 5,98,789 females. In urban areas, it is 1,41,980, including 62,446 males and 79,534 females.
- There are about 4,60,345 households in Rohtas district, including 3,90,394 in rural areas and 69,951 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Rohtas district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rohtas district is approximately 5,49,546, including 2,86,596 males and 2,62,950 females. In rural areas, it is 5,09,105, including 2,65,406 males and 2,43,699 females. In urban areas, it is 40,441, including 21,190 males and 19,251 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rohtas district is about 31,650, including 16,399 males and 15,251 females. In rural areas, it is 28,435, including 14,732 males and 13,703 females. In urban areas, it is 3,215, including 1,667 males and 1,548 females.
- Overall population density of Rohtas district is around 763 people per km². Rural areas have about 667 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,946 people per km².