Barhait

Barhait is a Town and Subdivision in Sahibganj 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 Barhait Block (CD) is 02567. Total area of barhait subdivision is 352 km² including 348.10 km² rural area and 3.91 km² urban area. Barhait subdivision has a population of 1,30,227 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,485 while rural population is 1,15,742. Barhait has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females for every 1,000 males. Barhait subdivision has a population density of 370 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,919 houses in the sub-district, including 2,763 urban houses and 24,156 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 34.70% population of barhait subdivision is literate, out of which 42.79% males and 26.28% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barhait Subdivision

Barhait Subdivision has a total of 263 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 Barhait Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barhait Subdivision

The population profile of Barhait 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 Barhait'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 Barhait 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.