Vaishali

Vaishali is a district in the Bihar State of India. Total area of Vaishali is 2,036 km² including 1,998.48 km² rural area and 37.52 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Vaishali has a population of 34,95,021 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,33,079 while rural population is 32,61,942. Vaishali has a sex ratio of approximately 894 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1717 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,26,087 houses in the district, including 38,280 urban houses and 5,87,807 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,422 villages in vaishali district.

The Vaishali district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit 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

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.

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.