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 information the sub-district code of Sahibganj Block (CD) is 02564. Total area of sahibganj subdivision is 180 km² including 175.60 km² rural area and 4.25 km² urban area. Sahibganj subdivision has a population of 1,62,120 peoples, out of which urban population is 88,214 while rural population is 73,906. Sahibganj has a sex ratio of approximately 891 females for every 1,000 males. Sahibganj subdivision has a population density of 901.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 30,599 houses in the sub-district, including 17,076 urban houses and 13,523 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.08% population of sahibganj subdivision is literate, out of which 63.03% males and 50.41% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Sahibganj 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.