Saharsa
Saharsa is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Saharsa district is 1,687 km², which includes 1,665.87 km² of rural area and 21.13 km² of urban area. There are about 445 villages in Saharsa district.
For administrative convenience, Saharsa 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.
Simri Bakhtiarpur is the largest subdivision in saharsa district by area while Kahara is the largest subdivision by population. Banma Itahri is the smallest subdivision in saharsa district by both area and population. There are 10 subdivisions in Saharsa district. Here is the list of all Saharsa Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Saharsa District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banma Itahri | 65 | 90,943 |
| 2 | Kahara | 139 | 2,98,345 |
| 3 | Mahishi | 172 | 2,06,774 |
| 4 | Nauhatta | 182 | 1,61,784 |
| 5 | Patarghat | 174 | 1,28,322 |
| 6 | Salkhua | 157 | 1,32,844 |
| 7 | Satar Kataiya | 160 | 1,51,060 |
| 8 | Saur Bazar | 236 | 2,14,166 |
| 9 | Simri Bakhtiarpur | 253 | 2,80,582 |
| 10 | Sonbarsa | 149 | 2,35,841 |
Population of Saharsa District
The population of Saharsa 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 Saharsa, 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 | 19,00,661 | 17,44,121 | 1,56,540 |
| Total Male Population | 9,97,174 | 9,13,883 | 83,291 |
| Total Female Population | 9,03,487 | 8,30,238 | 73,249 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,87,479 | 3,61,731 | 25,748 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,00,497 | 1,87,056 | 13,441 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,86,982 | 1,74,675 | 12,307 |
| Literate Population | 8,04,996 | 7,06,077 | 98,919 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,06,374 | 4,49,094 | 57,280 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,98,622 | 2,56,983 | 41,639 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,95,665 | 10,38,044 | 57,621 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,90,800 | 4,64,789 | 26,011 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,04,865 | 5,73,255 | 31,610 |
| Households | 3,68,979 | 3,40,117 | 28,862 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Saharsa district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Saharsa district is 19,00,661, including 9,97,174 males and 9,03,487 females. In rural areas, it is 17,44,121, including 9,13,883 males and 8,30,238 females. In urban areas, it is 1,56,540, including 83,291 males and 73,249 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Saharsa district is 3,87,479, including 2,00,497 boys and 1,86,982 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,61,731, including 1,87,056 boys and 1,74,675 girls. In urban areas, it is 25,748, including 13,441 boys and 12,307 girls.
- Literate population in Saharsa district is around 8,04,996, including 5,06,374 males and 2,98,622 females. In rural areas, it is 7,06,077, including 4,49,094 males and 2,56,983 females. In urban areas, it is 98,919, including 57,280 males and 41,639 females.
- Illiterate population in Saharsa district is about 10,95,665, including 4,90,800 males and 6,04,865 females. In rural areas, it is 10,38,044, including 4,64,789 males and 5,73,255 females. In urban areas, it is 57,621, including 26,011 males and 31,610 females.
- There are about 3,68,979 households in Saharsa district, including 3,40,117 in rural areas and 28,862 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Saharsa. 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 | 3,17,249 | 3,04,657 | 12,592 |
| SC Male Population | 1,64,518 | 1,57,925 | 6,593 |
| SC Female Population | 1,52,731 | 1,46,732 | 5,999 |
| Total ST Population | 6,009 | 5,593 | 416 |
| ST Male Population | 3,101 | 2,880 | 221 |
| ST Female Population | 2,908 | 2,713 | 195 |
| Population Density | 1,127 / km² | 1,047 / km² | 7,408 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Saharsa district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Saharsa district is approximately 3,17,249, including 1,64,518 males and 1,52,731 females. In rural areas, it is 3,04,657, including 1,57,925 males and 1,46,732 females. In urban areas, it is 12,592, including 6,593 males and 5,999 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Saharsa district is about 6,009, including 3,101 males and 2,908 females. In rural areas, it is 5,593, including 2,880 males and 2,713 females. In urban areas, it is 416, including 221 males and 195 females.
- Overall population density of Saharsa district is around 1,127 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,047 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,408 people per km².