Kishanganj
Kishanganj is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kishanganj district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Kishanganj District overview
Kishanganj is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Kishanganj district. Total area of Kishanganj District is 1,884 km² including 1,814 km² rural area and 70 km² urban area. There are 7 Subdivisions part of Kishanganj District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kishanganj District, Kishanganj has 771 villages.
Thakurganj is the largest tehsil in Kishanganj district by area covering 401.695 km2 and Kishanganj is the smallest tehsil in Kishanganj district by area covering 150.167 km2. Kochadhamin is the largest tehsil by population while Terhagachh is the smallest tehsil by population in Kishanganj district.
Population of Kishanganj District
As of the 2011 census, Kishanganj district has a population of approximately 1,690,400 peoples which is divided into urban population of 161,123 and rular population of 1,529,277. The population density in Kishanganj region is about 897.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 866,970 | 823,430 | 1,690,400 |
| Rural | 783,318 | 745,959 | 1,529,277 |
| Urban | 83,652 | 77,471 | 161,123 |
Households of Kishanganj District
There are about 338,445 houses in the district, including 31,948 urban houses and 306,497 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.99 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 338,445 |
| Rural | 306,497 |
| Urban | 31,948 |
List Of Subdivision in Kishanganj District
Kishanganj district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 7 tehsils in Kishanganj 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 Kishanganj:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bahadurganj | 296.5 | 253,582 |
| Dighalbank | 271.1 | 208,356 |
| Kishanganj | 150.2 | 241,134 |
| Kochadhamin | 207.4 | 292,124 |
| Pothia | 353.5 | 262,494 |
| Terhagachh | 203.7 | 141,039 |
| Thakurganj | 401.7 | 291,671 |
Frequently Asked Question About Kishanganj District
How many villages are there in Kishanganj district ?
There are 771 villages in the Kishanganj district.
What is the population of Kishanganj district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kishanganj district is 1,690,400
How many town or city are there in Kishanganj district ?
There are 3 town or city in the Kishanganj district.
How many Subdivision in Kishanganj district ?
There are 7 Subdivision in Kishanganj district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Kishanganj district
Thakurganj is the largest Subdivision in Kishanganj district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Kishanganj district ?
Kishanganj is the smallest Subdivision in Kishanganj district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Kishanganj district ?
Kochadhamin is the most populated Subdivision in Kishanganj district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Kishanganj district ?
Terhagachh is the most least populated Subdivision in Kishanganj district.