Sitamarhi
Sitamarhi is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Sitamarhi district is 2,294 km², which includes 2,255.05 km² of rural area and 38.95 km² of urban area. There are about 808 villages in Sitamarhi district.
For administrative convenience, Sitamarhi 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 17 subdivisions in Sitamarhi district. Here is the list of all Sitamarhi Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Sitamarhi District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bairgania | 72 | 1,32,154 |
| 2 | Bajpatti | 152 | 2,15,507 |
| 3 | Bathnaha | 205 | 2,62,527 |
| 4 | Belsand | 84 | 1,20,906 |
| 5 | Bokhara | 90 | 1,30,886 |
| 6 | Charaut | 68 | 79,310 |
| 7 | Dumra | 199 | 4,38,240 |
| 8 | Majorganj | 82 | 1,02,785 |
| 9 | Nanpur | 109 | 1,82,429 |
| 10 | Parihar | 224 | 3,38,222 |
| 11 | Parsauni | 60 | 86,016 |
| 12 | Pupri | 100 | 1,71,602 |
| 13 | Riga | 141 | 2,06,979 |
| 14 | Runisaidpur | 285 | 3,72,579 |
| 15 | Sonbarsa | 185 | 2,51,248 |
| 16 | Suppi | 87 | 1,22,239 |
| 17 | Sursand | 151 | 2,09,945 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Runisaidpur is the largest subdivision in sitamarhi district, covering an area of 285.19 km², while Parsauni is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 59.69 km². Dumra is the most populous, whereas Charaut is the least populous subdivision in sitamarhi district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Runisaidpur | Dumra |
| Smallest Tehsil | Parsauni | Parsauni |
Population of Sitamarhi District
The population of Sitamarhi 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 Sitamarhi, 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 | 34,23,574 | 32,33,076 | 1,90,498 |
| Total Male Population | 18,03,252 | 17,01,685 | 1,01,567 |
| Total Female Population | 16,20,322 | 15,31,391 | 88,931 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,63,227 | 6,32,742 | 30,485 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,43,555 | 3,27,327 | 16,228 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,19,672 | 3,05,415 | 14,257 |
| Literate Population | 14,36,794 | 13,20,969 | 1,15,825 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,85,188 | 8,18,192 | 66,996 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,51,606 | 5,02,777 | 48,829 |
| Illiterate Population | 19,86,780 | 19,12,107 | 74,673 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 9,18,064 | 8,83,493 | 34,571 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,68,716 | 10,28,614 | 40,102 |
| Households | 7,36,322 | 6,99,274 | 37,048 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sitamarhi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Sitamarhi district is 34,23,574, including 18,03,252 males and 16,20,322 females. In rural areas, it is 32,33,076, including 17,01,685 males and 15,31,391 females. In urban areas, it is 1,90,498, including 1,01,567 males and 88,931 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Sitamarhi district is 6,63,227, including 3,43,555 boys and 3,19,672 girls. In rural areas, it is 6,32,742, including 3,27,327 boys and 3,05,415 girls. In urban areas, it is 30,485, including 16,228 boys and 14,257 girls.
- Literate population in Sitamarhi district is around 14,36,794, including 8,85,188 males and 5,51,606 females. In rural areas, it is 13,20,969, including 8,18,192 males and 5,02,777 females. In urban areas, it is 1,15,825, including 66,996 males and 48,829 females.
- Illiterate population in Sitamarhi district is about 19,86,780, including 9,18,064 males and 10,68,716 females. In rural areas, it is 19,12,107, including 8,83,493 males and 10,28,614 females. In urban areas, it is 74,673, including 34,571 males and 40,102 females.
- There are about 7,36,322 households in Sitamarhi district, including 6,99,274 in rural areas and 37,048 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sitamarhi. 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 | 4,05,714 | 3,88,240 | 17,474 |
| SC Male Population | 2,13,624 | 2,04,336 | 9,288 |
| SC Female Population | 1,92,090 | 1,83,904 | 8,186 |
| Total ST Population | 2,989 | 2,836 | 153 |
| ST Male Population | 1,585 | 1,502 | 83 |
| ST Female Population | 1,404 | 1,334 | 70 |
| Population Density | 1,492 / km² | 1,434 / km² | 4,891 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sitamarhi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sitamarhi district is approximately 4,05,714, including 2,13,624 males and 1,92,090 females. In rural areas, it is 3,88,240, including 2,04,336 males and 1,83,904 females. In urban areas, it is 17,474, including 9,288 males and 8,186 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sitamarhi district is about 2,989, including 1,585 males and 1,404 females. In rural areas, it is 2,836, including 1,502 males and 1,334 females. In urban areas, it is 153, including 83 males and 70 females.
- Overall population density of Sitamarhi district is around 1,492 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,434 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,891 people per km².