Karakat

Karakat is a Town and Subdivision in Rohtas 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, the sub-district code of Karakat Block (CD) is 01462. The total area of Karakat Subdivision is 202 km². Karakat has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Karakat Subdivision

Karakat Subdivision has a total of 143 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 Karakat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Karakat Subdivision

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 2,09,284 people. Includes nearly 1,09,007 males and 1,00,277 females. Rural population is about 2,09,284 people.
• There are around 34,802 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 18,068 boys and 16,734 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,29,010 people. Non-literate population is around 80,274 people.
• There are nearly 31,555 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karakat Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karakat Subdivision is approximately 37,804 people, including 19,823 males and 17,981 females. Around 37,804 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karakat Subdivision is about 455 people, including 231 males and 224 females. Around 455 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,036 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,036 people per sq. km.