Barbigha

Barbigha is a Town and Subdivision in Sheikhpura 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 information the sub-district code of Barbigha Block (CD) is 01372. Total area of barbigha subdivision is 100 km² including 84.28 km² rural area and 15.60 km² urban area. Barbigha subdivision has a population of 1,36,167 peoples, out of which urban population is 46,075 while rural population is 90,092. Barbigha has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. Barbigha subdivision has a population density of 1363 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,797 houses in the sub-district, including 7,615 urban houses and 14,182 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.29% population of barbigha subdivision is literate, out of which 63.97% males and 48.03% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barbigha Subdivision

Barbigha Subdivision has a total of 54 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 Barbigha Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barbigha Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barbigha Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.