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, the sub-district code of Barbigha Block (CD) is 01372. The total area of Barbigha Subdivision is 100 km², which includes 84.28 km² of rural area and 15.60 km² of urban area. Barbigha has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females per 1,000 males.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population of Barbigha Subdivision is around 1,36,167 people. This includes 70,611 males and 65,556 females. Rural population is about 90,092 (46,365 males and 43,727 females), while urban population is nearly 46,075 (24,246 males and 21,829 females).
• Children aged 0–6 years make up about 24,627 of the population, with 12,658 boys and 11,969 girls. Rural areas have 17,013 children, and urban areas have about 7,614 children in this age group.
• There are approximately 76,654 literate people in Barbigha Subdivision, including 45,167 literate males and 31,487 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 48,336 individuals and urban literacy covers around 28,318 people.
• About 59,513 people in Barbigha Subdivision are not literate, including 25,444 males and 34,069 females. Rural areas include 41,756 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,757 individuals.
• The tehsil has around 21,797 households, with 14,182 in villages and 7,615 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barbigha 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barbigha Subdivision is approximately 30,377 people, including 15,671 males and 14,706 females. Around 23,061 people live in rural parts. Nearly 7,316 people reside in urban areas.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barbigha Subdivision is about 179 people, including 83 males and 96 females. Around 137 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 42 live in towns or urban regions.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,363 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,069 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,954 people per sq. km.