Vaishali
Vaishali is a district in the Bihar State of India. The total area of Vaishali district is 2,036 km², which includes 1,998.48 km² of rural area and 37.52 km² of urban area. There are about 1,422 villages in Vaishali district.
For administrative convenience, Vaishali 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.
Patepur is the largest subdivision in vaishali district by area while Hajipur is the largest subdivision by population. Desri is the smallest subdivision in vaishali district by both area and population. There are 16 subdivisions in Vaishali district. Here is the list of all Vaishali Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Vaishali District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhagwanpur | 117 | 2,07,762 |
| 2 | Bidupur | 111 | 2,68,849 |
| 3 | Chehra Kalan | 70 | 1,31,004 |
| 4 | Desri | 59 | 87,606 |
| 5 | Goraul | 104 | 1,77,586 |
| 6 | Hajipur | 167 | 4,43,976 |
| 7 | Jandaha | 143 | 2,76,217 |
| 8 | Lalganj | 137 | 2,65,384 |
| 9 | Mahnar | 96 | 1,80,339 |
| 10 | Mahua | 136 | 2,84,526 |
| 11 | Patepur | 262 | 3,70,182 |
| 12 | Paterhi Belsar | 76 | 95,669 |
| 13 | Raghopur | 237 | 2,32,909 |
| 14 | Raja Pakar | 80 | 1,58,130 |
| 15 | Sahdai Buzurg | 89 | 1,27,396 |
| 16 | Vaishali | 152 | 1,87,486 |
Population of Vaishali District
The population of Vaishali 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 Vaishali, 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 | 34,95,021 | 32,61,942 | 2,33,079 |
| Total Male Population | 18,44,535 | 17,21,221 | 1,23,314 |
| Total Female Population | 16,50,486 | 15,40,721 | 1,09,765 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,01,893 | 5,66,520 | 35,373 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,16,129 | 2,97,503 | 18,626 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,85,764 | 2,69,017 | 16,747 |
| Literate Population | 19,26,740 | 17,79,987 | 1,46,753 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,52,576 | 10,68,503 | 84,073 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,74,164 | 7,11,484 | 62,680 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,68,281 | 14,81,955 | 86,326 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,91,959 | 6,52,718 | 39,241 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,76,322 | 8,29,237 | 47,085 |
| Households | 6,26,087 | 5,87,807 | 38,280 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Vaishali district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Vaishali district is 34,95,021, including 18,44,535 males and 16,50,486 females. In rural areas, it is 32,61,942, including 17,21,221 males and 15,40,721 females. In urban areas, it is 2,33,079, including 1,23,314 males and 1,09,765 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Vaishali district is 6,01,893, including 3,16,129 boys and 2,85,764 girls. In rural areas, it is 5,66,520, including 2,97,503 boys and 2,69,017 girls. In urban areas, it is 35,373, including 18,626 boys and 16,747 girls.
- Literate population in Vaishali district is around 19,26,740, including 11,52,576 males and 7,74,164 females. In rural areas, it is 17,79,987, including 10,68,503 males and 7,11,484 females. In urban areas, it is 1,46,753, including 84,073 males and 62,680 females.
- Illiterate population in Vaishali district is about 15,68,281, including 6,91,959 males and 8,76,322 females. In rural areas, it is 14,81,955, including 6,52,718 males and 8,29,237 females. In urban areas, it is 86,326, including 39,241 males and 47,085 females.
- There are about 6,26,087 households in Vaishali district, including 5,87,807 in rural areas and 38,280 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Vaishali. 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 | 7,38,031 | 6,97,630 | 40,401 |
| SC Male Population | 3,87,827 | 3,66,471 | 21,356 |
| SC Female Population | 3,50,204 | 3,31,159 | 19,045 |
| Total ST Population | 2,274 | 2,068 | 206 |
| ST Male Population | 1,232 | 1,113 | 119 |
| ST Female Population | 1,042 | 955 | 87 |
| Population Density | 1,717 / km² | 1,632 / km² | 6,212 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Vaishali district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vaishali district is approximately 7,38,031, including 3,87,827 males and 3,50,204 females. In rural areas, it is 6,97,630, including 3,66,471 males and 3,31,159 females. In urban areas, it is 40,401, including 21,356 males and 19,045 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vaishali district is about 2,274, including 1,232 males and 1,042 females. In rural areas, it is 2,068, including 1,113 males and 955 females. In urban areas, it is 206, including 119 males and 87 females.
- Overall population density of Vaishali district is around 1,717 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,632 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,212 people per km².