Bhojpur


Bhojpur is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Bhojpur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.

Bhojpur District overview


Bhojpur is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Bhojpur district. Total area of Bhojpur District is 2,395 km² including 2,311 km² rural area and 84 km² urban area. There are 14 Subdivisions part of Bhojpur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Bhojpur District, Bhojpur has 1217 villages.

Jagdishpur is the largest tehsil in Bhojpur district by area covering 257.759 km2 and Charpokhari is the smallest tehsil in Bhojpur district by area covering 103.058 km2. Arrah is the largest tehsil by population while Charpokhari is the smallest tehsil by population in Bhojpur district.

Population of Bhojpur District


As of the 2011 census, Bhojpur district has a population of approximately 2,728,407 peoples which is divided into urban population of 389,861 and rular population of 2,338,546. The population density in Bhojpur region is about 1,139.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 1,430,380 1,298,027 2,728,407
Rural 1,224,274 1,114,272 2,338,546
Urban 206,106 183,755 389,861

Households of Bhojpur District


There are about 416,090 houses in the district, including 59,431 urban houses and 356,659 rural houses. The average household size is about 6.56 people

Type Households
Total 416,090
Rural 356,659
Urban 59,431

List Of Subdivision in Bhojpur District


Bhojpur district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 14 tehsils in Bhojpur 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 Bhojpur:

Subdivision Area(km²) Population
Agiaon 157.4 148,373
Arrah 191.2 462,618
Barhara 229.4 240,636
Behea 144.0 178,429
Charpokhari 103.1 101,363
Garhani 118.2 103,262
Jagdishpur 257.8 263,959
Koilwar 171.3 202,175
Piro 218.2 254,911
Sahar 119.0 110,276
Sandesh 133.5 109,712
Shahpur 188.9 212,253
Tarari 194.6 182,631
Udwant Nagar 168.6 157,809

Frequently Asked Question About Bhojpur District


How many villages are there in Bhojpur district ?

There are 1217 villages in the Bhojpur district.

What is the population of Bhojpur district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Bhojpur district is 2,728,407

How many town or city are there in Bhojpur district ?

There are 6 town or city in the Bhojpur district.

How many Subdivision in Bhojpur district ?

There are 14 Subdivision in Bhojpur district.

Which is the largest Subdivision in Bhojpur district

Jagdishpur is the largest Subdivision in Bhojpur district.

Which is the smallest Subdivision in Bhojpur district ?

Charpokhari is the smallest Subdivision in Bhojpur district.

Which is the most populated Subdivision in Bhojpur district ?

Arrah is the most populated Subdivision in Bhojpur district.

Which is the least populated Subdivision in Bhojpur district ?

Charpokhari is the most least populated Subdivision in Bhojpur district.