Supaul

Supaul is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Supaul district is 2,425 km², which includes 2,388.66 km² of rural area and 36.34 km² of urban area. There are about 526 villages in Supaul district.

For administrative convenience, Supaul 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 11 subdivisions in Supaul district. Here is the list of all Supaul Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Supaul District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Basantpur2572,02,007
2Chhatapur3372,86,456
3Kishanpur2341,67,669
4Marauna1671,45,136
5Nirmali13098,435
6Pipra1992,01,399
7Pratapganj1061,06,884
8Raghopur2032,15,643
9Saraigarh Bhaptiyahi1911,22,772
10Supaul2913,60,198
11Tribeniganj3103,22,477

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Chhatapur is the largest subdivision in supaul district, covering an area of 337.05 km², while Pratapganj is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 106.28 km². Supaul is the most populous, whereas Nirmali is the least populous subdivision in supaul district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Chhatapur Supaul
Smallest Tehsil Pratapganj Pratapganj

Population of Supaul District

The population of Supaul 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 Supaul, 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 22,29,076 21,23,518 1,05,558
Total Male Population 11,55,283 10,99,495 55,788
Total Female Population 10,73,793 10,24,023 49,770
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,37,357 4,19,703 17,654
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,24,953 2,15,813 9,140
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,12,404 2,03,890 8,514
Literate Population 10,33,283 9,69,344 63,939
Literate Male Population 6,47,672 6,09,988 37,684
Literate Female Population 3,85,611 3,59,356 26,255
Illiterate Population 11,95,793 11,54,174 41,619
Illiterate Male Population 5,07,611 4,89,507 18,104
Illiterate Female Population 6,88,182 6,64,667 23,515
Households 4,43,073 4,22,580 20,493

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Supaul district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Supaul district is 22,29,076, including 11,55,283 males and 10,73,793 females. In rural areas, it is 21,23,518, including 10,99,495 males and 10,24,023 females. In urban areas, it is 1,05,558, including 55,788 males and 49,770 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Supaul district is 4,37,357, including 2,24,953 boys and 2,12,404 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,19,703, including 2,15,813 boys and 2,03,890 girls. In urban areas, it is 17,654, including 9,140 boys and 8,514 girls.
  • Literate population in Supaul district is around 10,33,283, including 6,47,672 males and 3,85,611 females. In rural areas, it is 9,69,344, including 6,09,988 males and 3,59,356 females. In urban areas, it is 63,939, including 37,684 males and 26,255 females.
  • Illiterate population in Supaul district is about 11,95,793, including 5,07,611 males and 6,88,182 females. In rural areas, it is 11,54,174, including 4,89,507 males and 6,64,667 females. In urban areas, it is 41,619, including 18,104 males and 23,515 females.
  • There are about 4,43,073 households in Supaul district, including 4,22,580 in rural areas and 20,493 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Supaul. 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 3,54,249 3,43,484 10,765
SC Male Population 1,82,545 1,76,922 5,623
SC Female Population 1,71,704 1,66,562 5,142
Total ST Population 10,168 10,027 141
ST Male Population 5,242 5,163 79
ST Female Population 4,926 4,864 62
Population Density 919 / km² 889 / km² 2,905 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Supaul district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Supaul district is approximately 3,54,249, including 1,82,545 males and 1,71,704 females. In rural areas, it is 3,43,484, including 1,76,922 males and 1,66,562 females. In urban areas, it is 10,765, including 5,623 males and 5,142 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Supaul district is about 10,168, including 5,242 males and 4,926 females. In rural areas, it is 10,027, including 5,163 males and 4,864 females. In urban areas, it is 141, including 79 males and 62 females.
  • Overall population density of Supaul district is around 919 people per km². Rural areas have about 889 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,905 people per km².