Rohtas
Rohtas 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 Rohtas Block (CD) is 01475. The total area of Rohtas Subdivision is 310 km², which includes 305.72 km² of rural area and 4.65 km² of urban area. Rohtas has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rohtas Subdivision
Rohtas Subdivision has a total of 37 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 Rohtas Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akbarpur | Akbar Pur | Dehri (40 km) |
| 2 | Amdih | Rohtas Garh | Dehri (47 km) |
| 3 | Amra | Rohtas Garh | Rohtas |
| 4 | Baknaur | Baknaura | Dehri (36 km) |
| 5 | Banjari | Banjari | Dehri (34 km) |
| 6 | Basarhi | Tumba | Dehri (30 km) |
| 7 | Baskatia | Uchaila | Dehri (40 km) |
| 8 | Bazidpur | Banjari | Dehri (34 km) |
| 9 | Bharuhi | Baknaura | Dehri (41 km) |
| 10 | Budhua | Rohtas Garh | Dehri (55 km) |
| 11 | Dhelabar | Rasul Pur | Dehri (28 km) |
| 12 | Diadih | Rohtas Garh | Dehri (55 km) |
| 13 | Jamua | Nawadih | Dehri (42 km) |
| 14 | Kachhuhar | Rohtas Garh | Dehri (50 km) |
| 15 | Kalyanpur | Samohta | Dehri (35 km) |
| 16 | Kanakpur | Nawadih | Dehri (44 km) |
| 17 | Karma | Tumba | Dehri (28 km) |
| 18 | Kasiawan | Banjari | Dehri (33 km) |
| 19 | Kaskudar | Rohtas Garh | Rohtas |
| 20 | Kauriari | Rohtas Garh | Dehri (53 km) |
| 21 | Khajuri | Rasul Pur | Dehri (29 km) |
| 22 | Kusdihra | Uchaila | Dehri (42 km) |
| 23 | Lebura | Samohta | Dehri (34 km) |
| 24 | Maghigawan | Nawadih | Dehri (44 km) |
| 25 | Mandha | Rohtas Garh | Dehri (52 km) |
| 26 | Merara | Rohtas Garh | Rohtas |
| 27 | Milki | Nawadih | Dehri (42 km) |
| 28 | Murli Pahari | Samohta | Dehri (35 km) |
| 29 | Nawadih | Nawadih | Dehri (28 km) |
| 30 | Rajpur | Uchaila | Rohtas |
| 31 | Rasulpur | Rasul Pur | Dehri (30 km) |
| 32 | Rohtas | Rohtas Garh | Dehri (65 km) |
| 33 | Samahuta | Samohta | Dehri (36 km) |
| 34 | Telkap | Telcup | Rohtas |
| 35 | Thummha | Nawadih | Dehri (45 km) |
| 36 | Tumba | Tumba | Dehri (25 km) |
| 37 | Uchaila | Uchaila | Dehri (40 km) |
Population of Rohtas Subdivision
The population profile of Rohtas 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 Rohtas Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86,049 | 81,545 | 4,504 |
| Male Population | 44,258 | 41,892 | 2,366 |
| Female Population | 41,791 | 39,653 | 2,138 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,079 | 14,275 | 804 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,706 | 7,285 | 421 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,373 | 6,990 | 383 |
| Literate Population | 47,129 | 44,654 | 2,475 |
| Literate Male Population | 27,868 | 26,371 | 1,497 |
| Literate Female Population | 19,261 | 18,283 | 978 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,920 | 36,891 | 2,029 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,390 | 15,521 | 869 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,530 | 21,370 | 1,160 |
| Total Households | 14,431 | 13,652 | 779 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rohtas Subdivision is around 86,049 people. This includes 44,258 males and 41,791 females. Rural population is about 81,545 (41,892 males and 39,653 females), while urban population is nearly 4,504 (2,366 males and 2,138 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,079 of the population, with 7,706 boys and 7,373 girls. Rural areas have 14,275 children, and urban areas have about 804 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,129 literate people in Rohtas Subdivision, including 27,868 literate males and 19,261 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 44,654 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,475 people.
- About 38,920 people in Rohtas Subdivision are not literate, including 16,390 males and 22,530 females. Rural areas include 36,891 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,029 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,431 households, with 13,652 in villages and 779 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rohtas 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 15,794 | 14,824 | 970 |
| SC Male Population | 8,091 | 7,573 | 518 |
| SC Female Population | 7,703 | 7,251 | 452 |
| Total ST Population | 6,885 | 6,576 | 309 |
| ST Male Population | 3,507 | 3,348 | 159 |
| ST Female Population | 3,378 | 3,228 | 150 |
| Population Density | 277 / km² | 267 / km² | 969 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rohtas Subdivision is approximately 15,794 people, including 8,091 males and 7,703 females. Around 14,824 people live in rural parts. Nearly 970 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rohtas Subdivision is about 6,885 people, including 3,507 males and 3,378 females. Around 6,576 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 309 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 277 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 267 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 969 people per sq. km.