Saran

Saran is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Saran district is 2,641 km², which includes 2,575.31 km² of rural area and 65.69 km² of urban area. There are about 1,570 villages in Saran district.

For administrative convenience, Saran 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 Saran district. Here is the list of all Saran Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Saran District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Amnour1302,00,395
2Baniapur1592,62,673
3Chapra1854,42,639
4Dariapur2142,96,164
5Dighwara991,29,552
6Ekma1502,14,445
7Garkha1702,68,156
8Ishupur1021,46,822
9Jalalpur1241,74,156
10Lahladpur5379,969
11Maker7984,695
12Manjhi1882,68,073
13Marhaura1502,65,123
14Mashrakh1231,88,899
15Nagra551,24,028
16Panapur1081,21,738
17Parsa1031,55,838
18Revelganj1251,19,660
19Sonepur2152,70,116
20Taraiya1091,38,721

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Sonepur is the largest subdivision in saran district by area, while Chapra is the largest by population. Lahladpur is the smallest subdivision in saran district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Sonepur Chapra
Smallest Tehsil Lahladpur Lahladpur

Population of Saran District

The population of Saran 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 Saran, 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 39,51,862 35,98,660 3,53,202
Total Male Population 20,22,821 18,38,119 1,84,702
Total Female Population 19,29,041 17,60,541 1,68,500
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,81,142 6,27,261 53,881
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,53,738 3,25,524 28,214
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,27,404 3,01,737 25,667
Literate Population 21,57,454 19,32,589 2,24,865
Literate Male Population 12,85,767 11,56,940 1,28,827
Literate Female Population 8,71,687 7,75,649 96,038
Illiterate Population 17,94,408 16,66,071 1,28,337
Illiterate Male Population 7,37,054 6,81,179 55,875
Illiterate Female Population 10,57,354 9,84,892 72,462
Households 6,31,097 5,75,224 55,873

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Saran district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Saran district is 39,51,862, including 20,22,821 males and 19,29,041 females. In rural areas, it is 35,98,660, including 18,38,119 males and 17,60,541 females. In urban areas, it is 3,53,202, including 1,84,702 males and 1,68,500 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Saran district is 6,81,142, including 3,53,738 boys and 3,27,404 girls. In rural areas, it is 6,27,261, including 3,25,524 boys and 3,01,737 girls. In urban areas, it is 53,881, including 28,214 boys and 25,667 girls.
  • Literate population in Saran district is around 21,57,454, including 12,85,767 males and 8,71,687 females. In rural areas, it is 19,32,589, including 11,56,940 males and 7,75,649 females. In urban areas, it is 2,24,865, including 1,28,827 males and 96,038 females.
  • Illiterate population in Saran district is about 17,94,408, including 7,37,054 males and 10,57,354 females. In rural areas, it is 16,66,071, including 6,81,179 males and 9,84,892 females. In urban areas, it is 1,28,337, including 55,875 males and 72,462 females.
  • There are about 6,31,097 households in Saran district, including 5,75,224 in rural areas and 55,873 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Saran. 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 4,74,066 4,38,183 35,883
SC Male Population 2,42,976 2,24,216 18,760
SC Female Population 2,31,090 2,13,967 17,123
Total ST Population 36,786 35,885 901
ST Male Population 18,322 17,846 476
ST Female Population 18,464 18,039 425
Population Density 1,496 / km² 1,397 / km² 5,377 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Saran district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Saran district is approximately 4,74,066, including 2,42,976 males and 2,31,090 females. In rural areas, it is 4,38,183, including 2,24,216 males and 2,13,967 females. In urban areas, it is 35,883, including 18,760 males and 17,123 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Saran district is about 36,786, including 18,322 males and 18,464 females. In rural areas, it is 35,885, including 17,846 males and 18,039 females. In urban areas, it is 901, including 476 males and 425 females.
  • Overall population density of Saran district is around 1,496 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,397 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,377 people per km².