Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Bhagalpur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Bhagalpur District overview
Bhagalpur is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Bhagalpur district. Total area of Bhagalpur District is 2,569 km² including 2,500 km² rural area and 69 km² urban area. There are 16 Subdivisions part of Bhagalpur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Bhagalpur District, Bhagalpur has 1515 villages.
Pirpainti is the largest tehsil in Bhagalpur district by area covering 335.49 km2 and Ismailpur is the smallest tehsil in Bhagalpur district by area covering 83.6452 km2. Jagdishpur is the largest tehsil by population while Ismailpur is the smallest tehsil by population in Bhagalpur district.
Population of Bhagalpur District
As of the 2011 census, Bhagalpur district has a population of approximately 3,037,766 peoples which is divided into urban population of 602,532 and rular population of 2,435,234. The population density in Bhagalpur region is about 1,182.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,615,663 | 1,422,103 | 3,037,766 |
| Rural | 1,295,386 | 1,139,848 | 2,435,234 |
| Urban | 320,277 | 282,255 | 602,532 |
Households of Bhagalpur District
There are about 564,711 houses in the district, including 106,303 urban houses and 458,408 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.38 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 564,711 |
| Rural | 458,408 |
| Urban | 106,303 |
List Of Subdivision in Bhagalpur District
Bhagalpur district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 16 tehsils in Bhagalpur district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Bhagalpur:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bihpur | 149.4 | 123,386 |
| Colgong | 296.8 | 365,285 |
| Gopalpur | 142.8 | 94,952 |
| Goradih | 112.0 | 146,210 |
| Ismailpur | 83.6 | 43,440 |
| Jagdishpur | 100.4 | 572,253 |
| Kharik | 125.6 | 132,898 |
| Narayanpur | 156.7 | 106,701 |
| Nathnagar | 147.1 | 151,291 |
| Naugachhia | 112.7 | 154,428 |
| Pirpainti | 335.5 | 285,357 |
| Rangra Chowk | 106.0 | 90,284 |
| Sabour | 138.4 | 142,805 |
| Shahkund | 165.5 | 188,078 |
| Sonhaula | 168.4 | 192,397 |
| Sultanganj | 228.0 | 248,001 |
Frequently Asked Question About Bhagalpur District
How many villages are there in Bhagalpur district ?
There are 1515 villages in the Bhagalpur district.
What is the population of Bhagalpur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Bhagalpur district is 3,037,766
How many town or city are there in Bhagalpur district ?
There are 10 town or city in the Bhagalpur district.
How many Subdivision in Bhagalpur district ?
There are 16 Subdivision in Bhagalpur district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Bhagalpur district
Pirpainti is the largest Subdivision in Bhagalpur district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Bhagalpur district ?
Ismailpur is the smallest Subdivision in Bhagalpur district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Bhagalpur district ?
Jagdishpur is the most populated Subdivision in Bhagalpur district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Bhagalpur district ?
Ismailpur is the most least populated Subdivision in Bhagalpur district.