Darbhanga
Darbhanga is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Darbhanga district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Darbhanga District overview
Darbhanga is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Darbhanga district. Total area of Darbhanga District is 2,279 km² including 2,211 km² rural area and 68 km² urban area. There are 18 Subdivisions part of Darbhanga District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Darbhanga District, Darbhanga has 1247 villages.
Darbhanga is the largest tehsil in Darbhanga district by area covering 196.18 km2 and Kiratpur is the smallest tehsil in Darbhanga district by area covering 52.7554 km2. Darbhanga is the largest tehsil by population while Kiratpur is the smallest tehsil by population in Darbhanga district.
Population of Darbhanga District
As of the 2011 census, Darbhanga district has a population of approximately 3,937,385 peoples which is divided into urban population of 383,328 and rular population of 3,554,057. The population density in Darbhanga region is about 1,728.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,059,949 | 1,877,436 | 3,937,385 |
| Rural | 1,858,545 | 1,695,512 | 3,554,057 |
| Urban | 201,404 | 181,924 | 383,328 |
Households of Darbhanga District
There are about 803,012 houses in the district, including 73,912 urban houses and 729,100 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.9 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 803,012 |
| Rural | 729,100 |
| Urban | 73,912 |
List Of Subdivision in Darbhanga District
Darbhanga district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 18 tehsils in Darbhanga 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 Darbhanga:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Alinagar | 83.4 | 143,797 |
| Bahadurpur | 154.9 | 261,805 |
| Baheri | 193.8 | 302,645 |
| Benipur | 153.3 | 250,357 |
| Biraul | 180.7 | 286,113 |
| Darbhanga | 196.2 | 577,036 |
| Ghanshyampur | 91.5 | 133,210 |
| Gora Bauram | 104.5 | 152,112 |
| Hanumannagar | 119.1 | 154,631 |
| Hayaghat | 73.4 | 148,081 |
| Jale | 174.4 | 264,248 |
| Keotiranway | 134.3 | 270,722 |
| Kiratpur | 52.8 | 81,423 |
| Kusheshwar Asthan | 104.5 | 162,870 |
| Kusheshwar Asthan Purbi | 103.4 | 128,817 |
| Manigachhi | 122.3 | 228,618 |
| Singhwara | 158.1 | 267,601 |
| Tardih | 78.5 | 123,299 |
Frequently Asked Question About Darbhanga District
How many villages are there in Darbhanga district ?
There are 1247 villages in the Darbhanga district.
What is the population of Darbhanga district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Darbhanga district is 3,937,385
How many town or city are there in Darbhanga district ?
There are 4 town or city in the Darbhanga district.
How many Subdivision in Darbhanga district ?
There are 18 Subdivision in Darbhanga district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Darbhanga district
Darbhanga is the largest Subdivision in Darbhanga district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Darbhanga district ?
Kiratpur is the smallest Subdivision in Darbhanga district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Darbhanga district ?
Darbhanga is the most populated Subdivision in Darbhanga district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Darbhanga district ?
Kiratpur is the most least populated Subdivision in Darbhanga district.