Siwan
Siwan is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Siwan district is 2,219 km², which includes 2,192.12 km² of rural area and 26.88 km² of urban area. There are about 1,435 villages in Siwan district.
For administrative convenience, Siwan 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 19 subdivisions in Siwan district. Here is the list of all Siwan Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Siwan District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andar | 180 | 1,10,027 |
| 2 | Barharia | 179 | 3,21,292 |
| 3 | Basantpur | 52 | 1,05,229 |
| 4 | Bhagwanpur Hat | 158 | 2,20,651 |
| 5 | Darauli | 94 | 1,74,357 |
| 6 | Daraundha | 133 | 1,73,200 |
| 7 | Goriakothi | 143 | 2,23,709 |
| 8 | Guthani | 66 | 1,28,155 |
| 9 | Hasanpura | 157 | 1,49,580 |
| 10 | Hussainganj | 83 | 1,82,794 |
| 11 | Lakri Nabiganj | 93 | 1,28,899 |
| 12 | Maharajganj | 111 | 1,90,217 |
| 13 | Mairwa | 126 | 1,13,499 |
| 14 | Nautan | 59 | 90,714 |
| 15 | Pachrukhi | 129 | 2,01,759 |
| 16 | Raghunathpur | 100 | 1,57,694 |
| 17 | Siswan | 124 | 1,53,953 |
| 18 | Siwan | 130 | 3,40,983 |
| 19 | Ziradei | 100 | 1,63,752 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Andar is the largest subdivision in siwan district, covering an area of 179.86 km², while Basantpur is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 52.04 km². Siwan is the most populous, whereas Nautan is the least populous subdivision in siwan district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Andar | Siwan |
| Smallest Tehsil | Basantpur | Basantpur |
Population of Siwan District
The population of Siwan 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 Siwan, 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 | 33,30,464 | 31,47,551 | 1,82,913 |
| Total Male Population | 16,75,090 | 15,79,685 | 95,405 |
| Total Female Population | 16,55,374 | 15,67,866 | 87,508 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,51,418 | 5,25,960 | 25,458 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,84,188 | 2,70,816 | 13,372 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,67,230 | 2,55,144 | 12,086 |
| Literate Population | 19,30,175 | 18,07,466 | 1,22,709 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,15,906 | 10,46,916 | 68,990 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,14,269 | 7,60,550 | 53,719 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,00,289 | 13,40,085 | 60,204 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,59,184 | 5,32,769 | 26,415 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,41,105 | 8,07,316 | 33,789 |
| Households | 5,35,661 | 5,07,055 | 28,606 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Siwan district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Siwan district is 33,30,464, including 16,75,090 males and 16,55,374 females. In rural areas, it is 31,47,551, including 15,79,685 males and 15,67,866 females. In urban areas, it is 1,82,913, including 95,405 males and 87,508 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Siwan district is 5,51,418, including 2,84,188 boys and 2,67,230 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,25,960, including 2,70,816 boys and 2,55,144 girls. In urban areas, it is 25,458, including 13,372 boys and 12,086 girls.
- Literate population in Siwan district is around 19,30,175, including 11,15,906 males and 8,14,269 females. In rural areas, it is 18,07,466, including 10,46,916 males and 7,60,550 females. In urban areas, it is 1,22,709, including 68,990 males and 53,719 females.
- Illiterate population in Siwan district is about 14,00,289, including 5,59,184 males and 8,41,105 females. In rural areas, it is 13,40,085, including 5,32,769 males and 8,07,316 females. In urban areas, it is 60,204, including 26,415 males and 33,789 females.
- There are about 5,35,661 households in Siwan district, including 5,07,055 in rural areas and 28,606 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Siwan. 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 | 3,86,685 | 3,75,375 | 11,310 |
| SC Male Population | 1,95,965 | 1,90,048 | 5,917 |
| SC Female Population | 1,90,720 | 1,85,327 | 5,393 |
| Total ST Population | 87,000 | 83,773 | 3,227 |
| ST Male Population | 43,472 | 41,803 | 1,669 |
| ST Female Population | 43,528 | 41,970 | 1,558 |
| Population Density | 1,501 / km² | 1,436 / km² | 6,805 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Siwan district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Siwan district is approximately 3,86,685, including 1,95,965 males and 1,90,720 females. In rural areas, it is 3,75,375, including 1,90,048 males and 1,85,327 females. In urban areas, it is 11,310, including 5,917 males and 5,393 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Siwan district is about 87,000, including 43,472 males and 43,528 females. In rural areas, it is 83,773, including 41,803 males and 41,970 females. In urban areas, it is 3,227, including 1,669 males and 1,558 females.
- Overall population density of Siwan district is around 1,501 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,436 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,805 people per km².