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)
1Andar1801,10,027
2Barharia1793,21,292
3Basantpur521,05,229
4Bhagwanpur Hat1582,20,651
5Darauli941,74,357
6Daraundha1331,73,200
7Goriakothi1432,23,709
8Guthani661,28,155
9Hasanpura1571,49,580
10Hussainganj831,82,794
11Lakri Nabiganj931,28,899
12Maharajganj1111,90,217
13Mairwa1261,13,499
14Nautan5990,714
15Pachrukhi1292,01,759
16Raghunathpur1001,57,694
17Siswan1241,53,953
18Siwan1303,40,983
19Ziradei1001,63,752

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.