Samastipur
Samastipur is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Samastipur district is 2,904 km², which includes 2,892.77 km² of rural area and 11.23 km² of urban area. There are about 1,129 villages in Samastipur district.
For administrative convenience, Samastipur 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 20 subdivisions in Samastipur district. Here is the list of all Samastipur Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Samastipur District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bibhutpur | 231 | 3,38,149 |
| 2 | Bithan | 133 | 1,48,565 |
| 3 | Dalsinghsarai | 110 | 2,08,818 |
| 4 | Hasanpur | 174 | 2,27,421 |
| 5 | Kalyanpur | 246 | 3,10,439 |
| 6 | Khanpur | 143 | 1,95,729 |
| 7 | Mohanpur | 136 | 1,15,032 |
| 8 | Mohiuddinagar | 156 | 1,84,521 |
| 9 | Morwa | 145 | 1,86,075 |
| 10 | Patori | 121 | 1,79,956 |
| 11 | Pusa | 85 | 1,32,932 |
| 12 | Rosera | 124 | 2,00,624 |
| 13 | Samastipur | 176 | 3,46,109 |
| 14 | Sarairanjan | 172 | 2,54,835 |
| 15 | Shivaji Nagar | 136 | 1,93,850 |
| 16 | Singhia | 156 | 2,10,035 |
| 17 | Tajpur | 55 | 1,61,626 |
| 18 | Ujiarpur | 179 | 2,97,811 |
| 19 | Vidyapati Nagar | 91 | 1,52,916 |
| 20 | Warisnagar | 136 | 2,16,123 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kalyanpur is the largest subdivision in samastipur district, covering an area of 246.33 km², while Tajpur is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 55.14 km². Samastipur is the most populous, whereas Mohanpur is the least populous subdivision in samastipur district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kalyanpur | Samastipur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Tajpur | Tajpur |
Population of Samastipur District
The population of Samastipur 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 Samastipur, 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 | 42,61,566 | 41,13,769 | 1,47,797 |
| Total Male Population | 22,30,003 | 21,52,273 | 77,730 |
| Total Female Population | 20,31,563 | 19,61,496 | 70,067 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,97,381 | 7,76,342 | 21,039 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,14,586 | 4,03,559 | 11,027 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,82,795 | 3,72,783 | 10,012 |
| Literate Population | 21,42,880 | 20,40,582 | 1,02,298 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,93,575 | 12,36,255 | 57,320 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,49,305 | 8,04,327 | 44,978 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,18,686 | 20,73,187 | 45,499 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,36,428 | 9,16,018 | 20,410 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,82,258 | 11,57,169 | 25,089 |
| Households | 8,35,493 | 8,07,402 | 28,091 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Samastipur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Samastipur district is 42,61,566, including 22,30,003 males and 20,31,563 females. In rural areas, it is 41,13,769, including 21,52,273 males and 19,61,496 females. In urban areas, it is 1,47,797, including 77,730 males and 70,067 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Samastipur district is 7,97,381, including 4,14,586 boys and 3,82,795 girls. In rural areas, it is 7,76,342, including 4,03,559 boys and 3,72,783 girls. In urban areas, it is 21,039, including 11,027 boys and 10,012 girls.
- Literate population in Samastipur district is around 21,42,880, including 12,93,575 males and 8,49,305 females. In rural areas, it is 20,40,582, including 12,36,255 males and 8,04,327 females. In urban areas, it is 1,02,298, including 57,320 males and 44,978 females.
- Illiterate population in Samastipur district is about 21,18,686, including 9,36,428 males and 11,82,258 females. In rural areas, it is 20,73,187, including 9,16,018 males and 11,57,169 females. In urban areas, it is 45,499, including 20,410 males and 25,089 females.
- There are about 8,35,493 households in Samastipur district, including 8,07,402 in rural areas and 28,091 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Samastipur. 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 | 8,03,128 | 7,79,343 | 23,785 |
| SC Male Population | 4,17,944 | 4,05,637 | 12,307 |
| SC Female Population | 3,85,184 | 3,73,706 | 11,478 |
| Total ST Population | 1,884 | 1,316 | 568 |
| ST Male Population | 975 | 696 | 279 |
| ST Female Population | 909 | 620 | 289 |
| Population Density | 1,467 / km² | 1,422 / km² | 13,161 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Samastipur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Samastipur district is approximately 8,03,128, including 4,17,944 males and 3,85,184 females. In rural areas, it is 7,79,343, including 4,05,637 males and 3,73,706 females. In urban areas, it is 23,785, including 12,307 males and 11,478 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Samastipur district is about 1,884, including 975 males and 909 females. In rural areas, it is 1,316, including 696 males and 620 females. In urban areas, it is 568, including 279 males and 289 females.
- Overall population density of Samastipur district is around 1,467 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,422 people per km². Urban areas have about 13,161 people per km².