Sahibganj
Sahibganj 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, the sub-district code of Sahibganj Block (CD) is 02564. The total area of Sahibganj Subdivision is 180 km², which includes 175.60 km² of rural area and 4.25 km² of urban area. Sahibganj has a sex ratio of approximately 891 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sahibganj Subdivision
Sahibganj Subdivision has a total of 30 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 Sahibganj Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajolarambari | Rampur | Sahibganj (7 km) |
| 2 | Babupur Ogairah | Hajipur West | Sahibganj (19 km) |
| 3 | Balaua Toli | Har Prasad | Sahibganj |
| 4 | Balua Ogairah | Har Prasad | Sahibganj (7 km) |
| 5 | Bhawani Chauki | Hajipur East | Sahibganj (12 km) |
| 6 | Dumkita | Hajipur West | Sahibganj |
| 7 | Ganga Parshad | Ganga Prasad East | Sahibganj |
| 8 | Gopalpur | Rampur | Sahibganj (8 km) |
| 9 | Hadinagar | Har Prasad | Sahibganj |
| 10 | Hajipur | Hajipur East | Sahibganj |
| 11 | Harparshad Ogairah | Har Prasad | Sahibganj |
| 12 | Kishanparshad Ogairah | Kishan Prasad | Sahibganj |
| 13 | Lal Bathani | Makhamalpur North | Sahibganj |
| 14 | Lal Bathani Millk | Makhamalpur North | Sahibganj (15 km) |
| 15 | Majh Kola | Ganga Prasad West | Sahibganj |
| 16 | Makhmalpur | Makhamalpur North | Sahibganj |
| 17 | Mirza Chauki | Hajipur West | Sahibganj (20 km) |
| 18 | Murela | Har Prasad | Sahibganj (10 km) |
| 19 | Partabganj | Hajipur East | Sahibganj |
| 20 | Rajgaon | Hajipur West | Sahibganj |
| 21 | Ramanagar | Har Prasad | Sahibganj (10 km) |
| 22 | Rampur | Rampur | Sahibganj |
| 23 | Rampur Ogairah | Har Prasad | Sahibganj |
| 24 | Rupnagar | Har Prasad | Sahibganj (13 km) |
| 25 | Sakribazar | Rampur | Sahibganjh |
| 26 | Sakrigali River Block | Rampur | Sahibganj |
| 27 | Samda | Rampur | Sahibganj |
| 28 | Samdanala | Rampur | Sahibganj |
| 29 | Satuaghor | Rampur | Sahibganj (8 km) |
| 30 | Topra Ogairah | Har Prasad | Sahibganj |
Population of Sahibganj Subdivision
The population profile of Sahibganj 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 Sahibganj Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,62,120 | 73,906 | 88,214 |
| Male Population | 85,724 | 39,275 | 46,449 |
| Female Population | 76,396 | 34,631 | 41,765 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,416 | 16,154 | 12,262 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,745 | 8,370 | 6,375 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,671 | 7,784 | 5,887 |
| Literate Population | 92,543 | 32,379 | 60,164 |
| Literate Male Population | 54,034 | 19,981 | 34,053 |
| Literate Female Population | 38,509 | 12,398 | 26,111 |
| Illiterate Population | 69,577 | 41,527 | 28,050 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 31,690 | 19,294 | 12,396 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 37,887 | 22,233 | 15,654 |
| Total Households | 30,599 | 13,523 | 17,076 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sahibganj Subdivision is around 1,62,120 people. This includes 85,724 males and 76,396 females. Rural population is about 73,906 (39,275 males and 34,631 females), while urban population is nearly 88,214 (46,449 males and 41,765 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 28,416 of the population, with 14,745 boys and 13,671 girls. Rural areas have 16,154 children, and urban areas have about 12,262 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 92,543 literate people in Sahibganj Subdivision, including 54,034 literate males and 38,509 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 32,379 individuals and urban literacy covers around 60,164 people.
- About 69,577 people in Sahibganj Subdivision are not literate, including 31,690 males and 37,887 females. Rural areas include 41,527 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 28,050 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 30,599 households, with 13,523 in villages and 17,076 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sahibganj Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 16,426 | 5,321 | 11,105 |
| SC Male Population | 8,697 | 2,849 | 5,848 |
| SC Female Population | 7,729 | 2,472 | 5,257 |
| Total ST Population | 14,058 | 8,752 | 5,306 |
| ST Male Population | 7,367 | 4,679 | 2,688 |
| ST Female Population | 6,691 | 4,073 | 2,618 |
| Population Density | 901 / km² | 421 / km² | 20,756 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sahibganj Subdivision is approximately 16,426 people, including 8,697 males and 7,729 females. Around 5,321 people live in rural parts. Nearly 11,105 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sahibganj Subdivision is about 14,058 people, including 7,367 males and 6,691 females. Around 8,752 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,306 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 901 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 421 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 20,756 people per sq. km.