Bishungarh

Bishungarh is a Town and Subdivision in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Bishungarh Block (CD) is 02652. Total area of bishungarh subdivision is 354 km² including 350.41 km² rural area and 4.07 km² urban area. Bishungarh subdivision has a population of 1,56,477 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,126 while rural population is 1,46,351. Bishungarh has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. Bishungarh subdivision has a population density of 441.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,309 houses in the sub-district, including 1,772 urban houses and 24,537 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 51.16% population of bishungarh subdivision is literate, out of which 62.37% males and 39.73% females are literate.

List of Villages in Bishungarh Subdivision

Bishungarh Subdivision has a total of 97 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Bishungarh Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bishungarh Subdivision

The population profile of Bishungarh Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Bishungarh's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bishungarh Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.