Districts of
Bihar
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Population figures from the 1991
census
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West
Champaran
Head Quarters : Bettiah
Area Sq. Km |
Population | Literacy Rate % |
|||
| Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | ||
5,228 |
23,33,666 | 20,98,298 | 2,35,368 | 5,18,535 | 27.99 |
| Sub Divisions | Bettiah, Bagaha, Narkatiyaganj |
| Blocks | Bettiah, Nautan, Bairiya, Gogapatti, Chanpatia, Majhaulia, Bagaha, Thakraha, Madhubani, Ramnagar, Lauriya, Supauli, Narkatiyaganj, Gaunaha, Mainatanr |
| Agriculture | Extremely rich paddy fields, Sugar cane, Cane reeds grow wild |
| Industry | Sugar factories at Bagaha, Harinagar, Chanpatia, Ramnagar |
| Rivers | Gandak |
| Noteworthy | Historic region, Mahrishi Valmiki's ashram at Valmikinagar. Rich with Buddhist relics. Ashoka's pillar at Lauriya Nandngarh. Area of Gandhiji's non-coperation movement (1917) against indigo planters. Foothills of the Himalayas in the north, home of the aborisginees - Tharus, and rich with forests and wildlife. |
East
Champaran
Head Quarters : Motihari
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3968 |
30,43,061 | 28,69,702 | 1,73,359 | 6,64,369 | 21.83 |
| Sub Divisions | Motihari Sadar, Areraj, Raxaul, Sikarahna, Pakridayal |
| Blocks | Motihari, Turkaulia, Kalyanpur, Kesariya, Sugauli, Areraj, Harsiddhi, Paharpur, Mehsi, Chakia, Raxaul, Ramgharwa, Adapur, Chhotadana (Narkatiya), Dhaka, Patahi, Ghodasahan, Pakridayal, Madhuban, Chiraiya |
| Agriculture | Rice Paddy (very rich, home of Basmati rice), Sugar cane, Jute, Lentils |
| Industry | Sugar factories at Motihari, Sugauli, and Barachakia. Button factory at Mehsi. |
| Rivers | Gandak, Sikrahna |
| Noteworthy | Historical area. Ashoka's monument at Areraj and Ramgharwa. Also at Areraj, famous Shiva Temple.Site of Gandhiji's launch of the satyagraha movement against indigo planters and of his first arrest and trial in India, at Motihari (1917.)Raxaul - gateway to Nepal, Birganj in Nepal situated across the border on Tribhuwan Raj Path, the road to Kathmandu and on to Lhasa, Tibet. |
Saran
Head Quarters : Chhapra
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,641 |
25,72,980 | 23,38,624 | 2,34,356 | 8,45,031 | 41.79 |
| Sub Divisions | Chhapra, Marhawrah, Sonepur |
| Blocks | Chhapra, Revelganj, Jalalpur, Manjhi, Ekma, Baniapur, Gadhkha, Parsa, Marhawrah, Mashrakh, Taraiya, Amnaur, Sonepur, Dighwara, Dariyapur |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, sugar cane |
| Industry | Sugar factories. A large confectionery (Morton's) at Marhawrah. |
| Rivers | Ganges, Ghaghra, Gandak |
| Noteworthy | Birthplace of Jay Prakash Narayan at Sitab Diara. World's longest railway platform at Sonepur. Also, world's largest animal fare held there. A religious festival, Kartik Purnima, (full moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, around (Oct-Nov) attracts millions for a holy dip at the confluence of Ganges and Gandak. Hajipur, in Vaishali district, is accross the river. |
Siwan
Head Quarters : Siwan
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,219 |
21,70,971 | 20,55,466 | 1,15,505 | 6,65,772 | 39.13 |
| Sub Divisions | Siwan, Maharajganj |
| Blocks | Siwan, Hussainganj, Panchrukhi, Aandar, Mairwan, Guthani, Darauli, Siswan, Raghunathpur, Barhaiya, Maharajganj, Bhagwanpur, Basantpur, Goriya kothi, Daraundha |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, sugar cane |
| Industry | Sugar factories. |
| Rivers | Daha, Jharhi |
| Noteworthy | Birthplace of India's First President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, at Jiradai. |
Gopalganj
Head Quarters : Gopalganj
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,033 |
17,04,310 | 16,07,444 | 96,866 | 4,70,304 | 34.96 |
| Sub Divisions | Gopalganj, Hathwa |
| Blocks | Gopalganj, Manjha, Kuchaikot, Barauni, Baikunthpur, Hathwa, Uchkagaon, Bhore, Vijaypur, Kataiya |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, maize |
| Industry | Sugar factories. Vegetable oil mill at Hathwa |
| Rivers | Gandak |
| Noteworthy |
Muzaffarpur
Head Quarters : Muzaffarpur
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3,172 |
29,53,903 | 26,78,938 | 2,74,965 | 8,51,995 |
36.11 |
| Sub Divisions | East Muzaffarpur, West Muzaffarpur |
| Blocks | Musahari, Minapur, Kochanha, Aurai, Katra, Gaighat, Dholi, Sakri, Kudhani, Kanti, Sariya, Sahibganj, Paru, Baruraj (Motipur) |
| Agriculture | Paddy, Maize, Wheat, Lentils. and Mango. |
| Industry | Sugar factories at Motipur, Thermal Power Station at Kanti, Wagon factory at Muzaffarpur, Pharamceuticals at Narayanpur. |
| Rivers | Baghmati and Budhi Gandak |
| Noteworthy | Important station on the Indo-Nepal Highway. |
Sitamarhi
Head Quarters : Sitamarhi
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,643 |
23,91,495 | 22,57,987 | 1,33,508 | 5,37,189 |
28.12 |
| Sub Divisions | Sitamarhi Sadar, Shivahar, Pupri |
| Blocks | Belsund, Dumra, Runni Saidpur, Bairganiya, Majorganj, Riga, Badhnaha, Sonbarsa, Parihar, Shivahar, Piprahi, Tariyani, Pupri, Surasund, Nampur, Bajpatti |
| Agriculture | Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Lentils |
| Industry | Sugar factory at Riga. Rice and oil mills. |
| Rivers | Bagmati |
| Noteworthy | Birthplace of the Hindu goddess, Sita, the Consort of Lord Rama. Janaki temple at Sitamarhi. |
Vaishali
Head quarters : Hajipur
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate |
2,036 |
21,46,065 | 20,02,708 | 1,43,357 | 6,86,058 |
40.57 |
| Sub Divisions | Hajipur, Mahua |
| Blocks | Hajipur, Lalganj, Vaishali, Mahnar, Desari, Bidupur, Raghopur, Mahua, Goraul, Patepur, Jandaha |
| Agriculture | Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Lentils, and world-famous Chinia ("sweet and tiny") banana |
| Industry | Sugar factory at Goraul |
| Rivers | Ganges and Gandak. their confluence is just south of Hajipur |
| Noteworthy | Home of the ancient kingdom of the Lichhavi's - the world's first Democratic Republic. Very rich with Buddhist monuments, including Ashoka's pillars. extremely rich archaeological sites. Hajipur, now a Regional Headquarters of the North Eastern Rly. Hajipur now connected with Patna by a road bridge across the Ganges, the Mahatma Gandhi Setu. This, combined with expansion of the Broad Gauge to this area, has made North Bihar more easily accessible to the rest of India. |
Darbhanga
Head Quarters : Darbhanga
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate |
2,279 |
25,10,959 | 22,92,568 | 2,18,391 | 6,97,668 |
34.94 |
| Sub Divisions | Darbhanga Sadar, Benipur, Biraul |
| Blocks | Darbhanga, Bahadurpur, Hayaghat, Singhwara, Jaale, Kenwati, Ranwe, Manigachhi, Baheri, Benipur, Alinagar, Biraul, Kusheshwar Sthan, Ghanshyampur |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Paper mill at Darbhanga, sugar factories at Raiyam and Pandaul, Handloom at Pandaul |
| Rivers | Kamala, Balaan |
| Noteworthy | Seat of the old Maharaja of Darbhanga, also Heart of the Maithil Culture |
Madhubani
Head Quarters : Madhubani
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,501 |
28,32,024 | 27,29,260 | 1,02,764 | 7,53,301 |
33.22 |
| Sub Divisions | Madhubani, Jaynagar, Benipatti, Jhanjharpur, Phul Paraas |
| Blocks | Madhubani, Khajauli, Babu Barahi, Rajnagar, Pandaul, Jaynagar, Ladaniyan, Basopatti, Benipatti, Biski, Athwapur, Harlakhi, Jhanjharpur, Andhrathaki, Madhepura, Phulparaas, Ghoghardiha, Laukahi, Khutauna |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Sugar factories at Sakri and Lohat, Pisciculture |
| Rivers | Kamala and Bhutahi Balaan, main. Numerous rivulets from Nepal, Prone to flooding |
| Noteworthy | World famous for Madhubani style of painting. Rich with maithil folk-role. Saurath Mela - unique annual gathering of prospective bride-grooms, all in preened to their finest! |
Samastipur
Head Quarters : Samastipur
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,904 |
27,16,929 | 25,82,052 | 1,34,877 | 7,80,335 |
36.37 |
| Sub Divisions | Samastipur, Dalsingsarai, Russera |
| Blocks | Samastipur, Tajpur, Pusa, Kalyanpur, Warisnagar, Patori, Sarairanjan, Dalsingsarai, Ujiarpur, Mohiuddinnagar, Russera, Singhia, Hassanpur, Vibhutipur |
| Agriculture | Paddy, Maize |
| Industry | Sugar factories at Hasanpur, Samastipur, and Pusa. Paper mill at Samastipur, Jute mill a Muktapur |
| Rivers | Budhi Gandak, Kamala, Balaan |
| Noteworthy | Oldest (?) agricultural university in India, located at Pusa. Samastipur - an old railroad junction with a large railway colony, reminiscent of Bhowani Junction (John Master's fictional place and a film of the same name.) |
Saharasa
Head Quarters : Saharsa
Area |
Population (Combined with Supaul) | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
1,696 |
24,75,254 | 23,03,573 | 1,71,681 | 5,68,484 |
28.97 |
| Sub Divisions | Saharasa Sadar, Simri Bakhtiyarpur |
| Blocks | Saharsa Sadar, Menhasari, Simri Bhaktiyarpur, Nauhatta, Saurbazar, Sonbarsa, Salkhua |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Jute factory at Saharasa |
| Rivers | Kosi (the River of Sorrow) |
| Noteworthy | Plagued by flood from the Kosi. |
Supaul
[Established March 3, 1991]
Head Quarters : Supaul
Area |
Population (Combined with Saharsa) | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,420 |
24,75,254 | 23,03,573 | 1,71,681 | 5,68,484 |
28.97 |
| Sub Divisions | Supaul, Birpur, Nirmali, Tribeniganj |
| Blocks | Supaul, Pipra, Bishunpur, Basantpur, Raghopur, Nirmali, Marauna, Tribeniganj, Chhatapur |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | Kosi |
Madhepura
Head Quarters : Madhepura
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
1,788 |
11,77,706 | 11,00,869 | 76,837 | 2,58,170 |
27.72 |
| Sub Divisions | Madhepura, Uda Kishanganj |
| Blocks | Madhepura, Singheshwar, Kunmar Khand, Murliganj, Uda Kishanganj, Chausa, Alamnagar |
| Agriculture | Paddy, Jute |
| Industry | Jute mill at Madhepura |
| Rivers | Kosi |
| Noteworthy | Another flood-ravaged area |
Purnea
Head Quarters : Purnea
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3,229 |
18,78,885 | 17,20,743 | 1,58,142 | 4,20,593 |
28.52 |
| Sub Divisions | Purnea, Dhumdaha |
| Blocks | East Purnea, Krityanand Nagar, Banmankhi, Kaswa, Amaur, Bainsi, Baisa, Dhamdaha, Tarhara Kothi, Rupauli, Bhawanipur |
| Agriculture | Jute |
| Industry | Jute Mills |
| Rivers | Kosi, Mahananda, Suwara Kali and Koli |
| Noteworthy | Strategic importance |
Araria
Head Quarters : Araria
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,830 |
16,11,638 | 15,09,360 | 1,02,278 | 3,30,129 |
26.19 |
| Sub Divisions | Araria, Forbesganj |
| Blocks | Araria, Kursakata, Sikti, Palasi, Jakihat, Forbesganj, Narpatganj, Bhurgawan, Raniganj |
| Agriculture | Paddy, Maize, Jute |
| Industry | Jute mills |
| Rivers | Kosi, Suwara, Kali and Koli |
| Noteworthy |
Kishanganj
Head Quarters : Kishanganj
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
1,884 |
9,84,107 | 8,84,827 | 99,280 | 1,72,214 |
22.22 |
| Sub Divisions | Kishanganj |
| Blocks | Kishanganj, Konchadhawan, Bahadurganj, Tendhagachhi, Dighalbank, Thakurganj |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, maize, jute |
| Industry | Jute mills |
| Rivers | Mahananda |
| Noteworthy | Strategic importance |
Katihar
Head Quarters : Katihar
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3,057 |
18,25,380 | 16,53,761 | 1,71,619 | 4,08,582 |
28.70 |
| Sub Divisions | Katihar, Barsoi |
| Blocks | Katihar, Pranpur, Manihari, Barari, Kalka, Kodha, Ahmedabad, Barsoi, Ajamnagar, Balrampur, Kadhwa |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Jute and Paper mills |
| Rivers | Mahananda, Ganges |
| Noteworthy | Gateway to the east, Important railhead, Resting place for migratory birds |
Bhagalpur
Head Quarters : Bhagalpur
Area |
Population (includes Banka) | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,570 |
32,02,471 | 28,14,387 | 3,88,084 | 9,87,127 |
38.89 |
| Sub Divisions | Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon (Colgong), Naugachhia |
| Blocks | Jagdishpur, Shahkund, Sultanganj, Nathnagar, Sabour, Kahalgaon, Pirpainti, Sanhal, Naugachhia, Bihpur, Gopalpur |
| Agriculture | Paddy, maize, lentils |
| Industry | Cottage industries - Tusser silk world-famous |
| Rivers | Ganges, Chaandan |
| Noteworthy | Agricultural university at Sabour, Part of ancient kingdom of Anga, Sultanganj - historical importance - religious place for Hindus (Ajgaibinath Temple) |
Banka
Head Quarters : Banka
Area |
Population (includes Bhagalpur) | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3,019 |
32,02,471 | 28,14,387 | 3,88,084 | 9,87,127 |
38.89 |
| Sub Divisions | Banka |
| Blocks | Banka, Katoria, Chaandan, Belhar, Shambhuganj, Amarpur, Bhuraiya, Rajaun, Barahaat, Baunsi |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, maize, lentil |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | Chaandan |
| Noteworthy |
Munger-Luckeesarai-Sheikhpura-Jamui (Combined)
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
6,422 |
30,60,027 | 25,52,378 | 5,07,649 | 10,13,212 |
41.58 |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, lentils |
| Industry | Gun and tobacco factory at Munger, Locomotive repair at Jamalpur |
| Rivers | Ganges, Mohane, Harohar, Kiul |
| Noteworthy | Mirakasim's fort at Munger, Jhajha - important rail junction, Hot springs at Sitakund |
Munger
Head Quarters : Munger
| Sub Divisions | Munger Sadar, Kharagpur, |
| Blocks | Munger, Jamalpur, Dharahara, Kharagpur, Tarapur, Sangrampur |
Luckeesarai
Head Quarters : Luckeesarai
| Sub Divisions | Luckeesarai |
| Blocks | Luckeesarai, Barahiya, Hulsi, Chaanan |
Sheikhpura
Head Quarters : Sheikhpura
| Sub Divisions | Sheikhpura |
| Blocks | Sheikhpura, Suryagarha, Beegha, Aunriyari |
Jamui
Head Quarters : Jamui
| Sub Divisions | Jamui |
| Blocks | Jamui, Lakshmipur, Jhajha, Chakai, Sono, Khaira, Sikandara |
Khagaria
Head Quarters : Khagaria
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
1,486 |
9,87,227 | 9,28,423 | 58,804 | 2,51,780 |
32.33 |
| Sub Divisions | Khagaria, Ghoghri |
| Blocks | Khagaria, Alauli, Chowtham, Ghoghri, Barbatta, Beldaur |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, maize, jute |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | Ganges, Kosi |
| Noteworthy | Flood affected |
Begusarai
Head Quarters : Begusarai
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
1,918 |
18,14,773 | 16,37,071 | 1,77,702 | 5,30,691 |
36.88 |
| Sub Divisions | Begusarai, Teghra, Balia, Majhaul |
| Blocks | Begusarai, Mattihani, Teghra, Bachhwara, Barauni, Bhagwanpur, Balia, Sahibpur Kamal, Cheria, Bariarpur, Khudabandpur, Barari |
| Agriculture | Wheat, maize, chilli pepper |
| Industry | Fertilizer factory, Therma power station, Petro-Chemicals at Barauni |
| Rivers | Ganges, Kamla |
| Noteworthy | Bridge across Ganges at Barauni, Resting spot for migratory birds, Industrial complex at Barauni |
Nalanda
Head Quarters : Bihar Sharif
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,367 |
19,97,995 | 17,01,777 | 2,96,218 | 7,51,056 |
46.94 |
| Sub Divisions | Bihar Sharif, Rajgir, Hilsa |
| Blocks | Bihar Sharif, Noorsarai, Rahai, Harnaut, Asthawan, Sarmera, Rajgir, Giriak, Hilsa, Chandi, Ekangarsarai, Islampur |
| Agriculture | Rich paddy fields, potato, onion |
| Industry | Handloom weaving around Bihar Sharif |
| Rivers | Phalgu, Mohane |
| Noteworthy | Buddhist ruins, holy places and hot springs at Rajgir. Ruins at Nalanda. Jain temple at Pawapuri (place of Lord Mahavira's death). |
Patna
Head Quarters : Patna
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3,202 |
36,18,211 | 22,41,510 | 13,76,701 | 16,47,184 |
56.33 |
| Sub Divisions | Patna Sadar, Patna City, Masaurhi, Danapur, Barh |
| Blocks | Patna Sadar, Phlwarisharif, Patna Rural, Patna Municipal, Futwah, Masaurhi, Dhanarua, Punpun, Dinapur, Naubatpur, Paliganj, Bikram, Bihta, Maner, Barh, Bakhtiarpur, Pandarak, Mokameh |
| Agriculture | Rich paddy fields, potato, onion, vegetables |
| Industry | Sugar factory at Bihta. Fire-works, Biscuit,Flour miils, Light-bulb at Patna City. Shoes at Digha and Mokameh. Wagon factory at Mokameh. |
| Rivers | Ganges, Son, and Punpun |
| Noteworthy | Patna - capital city of Bihar. Numerous buddhist ruins - mostly to the south of Patna town (namely, Kumhrar.) World class Planetarium and Museum at Patna. Golghar, a granary built by the British, a noted landmark of Patna. Also the central lawn - Ghandi Maidan (old British polo ground) - famous as a gathering place and for political rallies. Patna also a major educational center. |
Bhojpur
Head Quarters : Ara
Area |
Population (see below) | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,474 |
| Sub Divisions | Ara Sadar, Jagdishpur |
| Blocks | Ara, Udwantnagar, Barhara, Koilwar, Sahaar, Sandesh, Jagdishpur, Bihiyan, Shahpur, Charpokhri, Tarari, Piro |
Buxar
Head Quarters : Buxar
Area |
Population (see below) | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
1,624 |
| Sub Divisions | Buxar, Dumraon |
| Blocks | Buxar, Itarhi, Rajkot, Simri, Brahmapur, Dumraon, Nabinagar |
Bhojpur-Buxar
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
|
28,80,447 | 25,54,142 | 3,26,305 | 10,79,446 | 47.18 |
| Agriculture | Rich paddy fields, wheat, maize, some sugar cane |
| Industry | Rice and oil mills. Blankets and durrhis made at Buxar Central Jail. |
| Rivers | Ganges, Son, |
| Noteworthy | Birthplace of Babu Kunwar Singh, legendary freedom fighter during the 1857 mutiny. Also birthplace of Sir Sacchidanand Sinha, the father of modern Bihar. Bridhe on the river Son at Koilwar |
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
7,213 |
29,00,685 | 26,06,489 | 2,94,196 | 10,36,797 |
45.41 |
Rohtas
Head Quarters : Sasaram
| Sub Divisions | Sasaram, Bikramganj, Dehri |
| Blocks | Sasaram, Shivasagar, Chenari, Karahgar, Nawan, Kochas, Bikramganj, Karaakat, Dinara, Dawath, Nasriganj, Akodhi Gola, Rohtas, Nauhatta, Dehri |
| Agriculture | Rich paddy fields, wheat |
| Industry | Cement factory , vegetable oil mill, paper factory at Dalmia Nagar. Cement factory at Banjari and Dalmia Nagar. |
| Rivers | Son, Kaw |
| Noteworthy | Home of Sher Shah Suri, Afghan king of medieval times. His magnificent mausoleum is at Sasaram. Fort at Rohtas. Rail bridge at Dehri-on-Sone, a very important link between Delhi and Calcutta on the Grand Trunk Route of the Eastern Rly. Also the famous Grand Trunk Road passes through this area. Dam on the Son at Indrapuri. Home of Shri Jagjiwan Ram, old freedom fighter, member of the untouchable class, became a member of the first Union Cabinet in Independent India. Responsible for railways for a number of years. |
Kaimur
Head Quarters : Bhabhua
| Sub Divisions | Bhabhua, Mohania |
| Blocks | Bhabhua, Bhagwanpur, Adhauda, Chainpur, Chaand, Mohania, Durgawati, Ramgarh, Kudra |
| Agriculture | Very rich paddy fields, maize, wheat, sugar cane |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | Karmnasha, Durgawati |
| Noteworthy |
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
4,976 |
26,64,803 | 23,08,908 | 3,55,895 | 8,53,177 | 40.47 |
| Sub Divisions | Gaya Sadar, Sherghati |
| Blocks | Gaya Urban, Bodh Gaya, Paraiya, Konch, Tekari, Belaganj, Khijarsarai, Atari, Manpur, Fatehpur, Sherghati, Aamas, Imamganj, Dumaria, Barua, Mohapur, Bara Chatti |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, potato, lentils |
| Industry | Oil mills, sugar factory, some lac |
| Rivers | Phalgu |
| Noteworthy | World famous Budhha temple at Bodh Gaya. Barabar caves, made famous also by the movie "Passage to India". Important rail junction on the Grand Chord Section of the Eastern Rly, Howrah-Delhi Line. |
Jehanabad
Head Quarters : Jehanbad
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
1,569 |
11,74,900 | 11,00,430 | 74,470 | 4,33,360 | 45.83 |
| Sub Divisions | Jehanbad |
| Blocks | Jehanbad, Makhdumpur, Kurtha, Karpi, Arwal, Kako, Ghosi |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, lentils |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | Phalgu |
| Noteworthy | Connected to Patna in the north and Gaya in the south by the Patna-Gaya branch of the Eastern Railway |
Aurangabad
Head Quarters : Aurangabad
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3,305 |
15,39,988 | 14,21,936 | 1,18,052 | 5,52,374 | 45.14 |
| Sub Divisions | Aurangabad, Daud Nagar |
| Blocks | Aurangabad, Deo, Kutumba, Nabinagar, Barun, Rafiganj, Madanpur, Daudnagar, Obra, Hanspur, Goh |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, lentils |
| Industry | Carpet and blanket weaving at Obra |
| Rivers | Son, Punpun, Auranga, Bataane, Morhar, Aadi |
| Noteworthy | Sun temple at Deo |
Nawadah
Head Quarters : Nawadah
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,494 |
13,59,694 | 12,65,138 | 94,556 | 4,20,899 | 38.96 |
| Sub Divisions | Nawadah, Rajauli |
| Blocks | Nawadah, Hisua, Warsaliganj, Pakadi Barawan, Kauakol, Rajauli, Sirdalla, Gobindpur, Narhat, Akbarpur |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Bidi factories at Nawadah |
| Rivers | Sakri |
| Noteworthy | Important wayside stations on the Patna-Ranchi Road. Waterfall and interesting rock formation at Kauakol. |
Dumka
Head Quarters : Dumka
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
6,212 |
14,95,709 | 14,04,794 | 90,915 | 4,07,182 | 34.02 |
| Sub Divisions | Dumka Sadar, Jamtara |
| Blocks | Dumka, Raneshwar, Masaliya, Janma, Jarmundi, Saraiyahat, Ramgarh, Gopi Kandar, Kathikund, Shikari Pada, Jamtara, Narayanpur, Naala, Kunda Heet |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | Mayurakshi |
| Noteworthy | Hilly and desnsely forested area. Home to many tribal population. Basukinath place of piligramage for Hindus. Masanjore Dam on the Mayurakshi river, a popular tourist spot. Jamtara, inortant railhead on the Esatern Rly. |
Deoghar
Head Quarters : Deoghar
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,479 |
9,33,113 | 8,07,954 | 1,25,159 | 2,77,259 | 37.92 |
| Sub Divisions | Deoghar, Madhupur |
| Blocks | Deoghar, Mohanpur, Sarwan, Madhupur, Paaljori, Saarath, Kaaro |
| Agriculture | Paddy, maize, wheat |
| Industry | Site of Ayurvedic medicine manufacture (Baidyanth Ayurved Bhavan and Dabur, short for Dr. Burman) |
| Rivers | Mayurakshi, More |
| Noteworthy | One of the holiest places for Hindus - Baidyanath Dhaam at Deoghar. Holy water collected from the Ganges at nearby Sultanganj, and as far away as Uttarkhund, where the Ganges enters the plains, is brought by devotees and priests, especially in the month of Shravan, to be offered to Lord Shiva in the temple at Deoghar. The Pandas of Baidyanath Dhaam, famous for maintaining genealogic records, by word of mouth, through generations. |
Godda
Head Quarters : Godda
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,110 |
8,61,182 | 8,37,545 | 23,637 | 2,34,299 | 34.02 |
| Sub Divisions | Godda |
| Blocks | Godda, Paraiyahat, Patharganj, Manhagawan, Meharama, Boarijor, Sundarpahari, Thakurgangati |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | |
Noteworthy |
A relatively underdeveloped hilly area. Populated mostly by the Santhal and Pahariya tribals. |
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3,405 |
13,01,088 | 12,06,087 | 95,001 | 2,77,514 | 27.03 |
Sahibganj
Head Quarters : Sahibganj
| Sub Divisions | Sahibganj, Rajmahal |
| Blocks | Sahibganj, Burhet, Borio, Rajmahal, Taaljhari, Barharwa, Patra |
| Agriculture | Paddy, maize |
| Industry | Coal mines. Tribal handicrafts |
| Rivers | Ganges, Basloi |
| Noteworthy | Farraka Dam in nearby West Bengal |
Pakur
Head Quarters : Pakur
| Sub Divisions | Pakur |
| Blocks | Pakur, Littipara, Amarpur, Hiramanpur, Maheshpur, Pakuria |
| Agriculture | Paddy, maize |
| Industry | Tribal handicrafts, coal mines, stone chips |
Hazaribagh-Chatra-Kodarama (Combined)
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
11,165 |
28,43,544 | 23,30,096 | 5,13,448 | 8,46,762 | 38.00 |
Hazaribagh
Head Quarters : Hazaribagh
| Sub Divisions | Hazaribagh, Ramgarh |
| Blocks | Hazaribagh, Churchu, Barkagaon, Keradari, Katakmantandi, Ichak, Barhi, Vishnugarh, Ramgarh, Patratu, Gola, Mandu |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Coal mines. Thermal power station at Patratu |
| Rivers | Damodar, Bokaro |
| Noteworthy | Hazaribagh - National Forest, home of thh tiger, Central Jail and police Academy, picturesque place, vacation homes of the rich from Bengal and Bihar, many tourist spots - Canary hills at Hazaribagh, Dam and Reservoir at Tillaiya. Ramgarh - Military cantonment, home of POW's from the Indo-Pakistan War of 1972 leading to the formation of Bangladesh, Historic site of the Annual Convention of the Indian National Congress - 1940 -WWII years, on the banks of the Hurhuri, Maulana Azad presided and Mahtma Gandhi attnded, parallel convention under the leadership of Subhash Bose. |
Kodarma
Head Quarters : Kodarma
| Sub Divisions | Kodarma |
| Blocks | Kodarma, Jaynagar, Chauparan, Satgaon, Marakaibo, Barkathha |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Kodarama - world famous (with Giridih) for mica. |
| Rivers | Damodar |
| Noteworthy |
Chatra
Head Quarters : Chatra
| Sub Divisions | Chatra |
| Blocks | Chatra, Simariya, Pratappur, Hunterganj, Itkhori, Tandwa |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | Damodar, Barakar |
| Noteworthy |
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
2,996 |
26,74,651 | 13,03,669 | 13,70,952 | 12,07,380 | 55.47 |
Dhanbad
Head Quarters : Dhanbad
| Sub Divisions | Dhanbad |
| Blocks | Dhanbad, Jharia, Gobindpur, Tundi, Nirsa, Baliapur, Katras, Topchanchi |
| Agriculture | Paddy, millet |
| Industry | World's richest coal-mines at Jharia and Dhanbad. Fertilizer factory at Sindri. |
| Rivers | Damodar |
| Noteworthy | Bihar Institute of Technology, and School of Mine and Metallurgy at Sindri, Tourist spots - Maithon and Punchet Dams. Topchanchi Lake. |
Bokaro
Head Quarters : Bokaro
| Sub Divisions | Chaas, Bermo |
| Blocks | Chaas, Chandankiari, Bermo, Jaridih, Kasmaar, Petarwaar, Gomeo, Nawadih |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Steel mill- unit of SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited), numerous fire-bricks factories |
| Rivers | Damodar, Barakar |
| Noteworthy | Highly industrialized area. One of the first four steel mills established in independent India (other being at Bhillai, Durgapur and Rourkela) |
Giridih
Head Quarters : Giridih
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
6,892 |
22,25,480 | 18,81,569 | 3,43,911 | 6,27,236 | 35.96 |
| Sub Divisions | Giridih |
| Blocks | Giridih, Peertand, Dumri, Bagodar, Birani, Dhanwar, Ganwa, Tisari, Pepri, Jamua, Bengabad, Gande |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Mica. Explosives factory at Gomia. Coal washery at Bermo. Thermal Power Stations at Chandrapura and Bokaro. Fire-bricks. |
| Rivers | Damodar, Barakar |
| Noteworthy | Jain temple on Parasnath Hills - Place of piligramage for Jains |
Ranchi
Head Quarters : Ranchi
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
7,698 |
22,14,048 | 14,83,393 | 7,30,655 | 9,27,765 | 51.52 |
| Sub Divisions | Ranchi Sadar, Khunti |
| Blocks | Kanke, Namkum, Bedo, Lapung, Chanho, Mandar, Murmu, Ormanjhi, Agara, Silli, Ratu, Khunti, Murhu, Raniyan, Torpa, Karra, Bundu, Sonohatu, Tamaar, Hadaki Tamar |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Very rich industrial area: Heavy Engineering Corp. at Ranchi, High Tension Wire Mill at Namkum, also Vaccine Research Institute at Namkum, Electrical Insulators at Tati Silwai, Ball-bearing factory at Ratu, Glass and ceramics at Ormanjhi. Numerous coal mines. |
| Rivers | Swaranrekha, Koyal, Shankh |
| Noteworthy | Former summer capital of Bihar. Branch of Patna High Court. Military Command Head Quarters. Many research and training institutions for coal mining and steel mill production and management. Home of the Metallurgical and Electrical Consultants (MECON). Excellent educational institutions : example, Loretto Convent, St. Xavier's, DAV, Delhi Public School. Home of the Ranchi University. Oldest mental hospital at Kanke. Numerous water-falls: example, Hundru, GautamDhara, and Dasham. Numerous excellent schools, Dotted with old bungalows of the rich from Bengal and Bihar. Morabadi Hills favorite resting place of Rabindra Nath Tagore (Nobel Prize wiining poet) |
East
Singhbhum
Head Quarters : Jamshedpur
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
3,533 |
16,13,088 | 7,63,172 | 8,49,916 | 8,02,239 | 59.05 |
| Sub Divisions | Dalbhum, Ghatshila |
| Blocks | Golmuri-cum-Jugalsalai, Potka, Patmada, Ghatshila, Dalbhumgarh, Chakulia, Bahragora, Dumaria, Musabani |
| Agriculture | Paddy. But the soil is better known for its mineral wealth |
| Industry | One of the richest industrial belt in India, indeed, in the world. Home of Asia's oldest steel mill - the Tata Iron and Steel Co. at Jamshedpur.T Also, Tata Engineering and Locomotive Co. (TELCO) at Jamshedpur - manufacturers of diesel trucks (earlier in collaboration with Daimler-Benz of Germany) and heavy vehicles. In addition to iron ore, also copper, bauxite and uranium ores. Glass and ceramics factory at Kangra. |
| Rivers | Swaranrekha, Kharkai |
| Noteworthy | Jamshedpur (also known as Tatanagar) is named after Jamshedji Nausserwanji Tata, a Parsi enterpreneur and industrialist at the turn of the nineteenth century. This is the flagship of the House of Tatas, now a highly diversified group. Although their vast wealth comes from the rich soil, and sons of the soil, of Bihar, their headquarter always has been at Bombay in Maharashtra, the home state of the founder. Tourist spots: Dimna Nala and Resevoir, Jubilee Park at Jamshedpur. |
West
Singhbhum
Head Quarters : Chaibasa
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
9,907 |
17,87,955 | 15,05,540 | 2,82,415 | 5,60,921 | 38.92 |
| Sub Divisions | Singhbhum Sadar, Podahaat, Seraikela |
| Blocks | Chaibasa, Tontnagar, Manjhari, Kumarrahungi, Munjhgaon, Jaganthpur, Jheenkpani, Nayamundi, Tonto, Khuntpani, Chakradharpur, Gopalkera, Manoharpur, Sonua, Bangaon, Seraikela, Kharsawan, Kumai, Bandil, Ichagarh, Neemdih, Gamaria (Adityapur), Rajnagar (Gobindpur) |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Extensive iron ore, also manganese. Cement factory at Jhinkpani |
| Rivers | Southern Koyal, Baitarni |
| Noteworthy | Chakradharpur - important railhead on the South Eastern Rly. Tourist spots - Hirani water falls, Dhalma hill. |
Gumla
Head Quarters : Gumla
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
9,877 |
11,53,976 | 11,01,687 | 52,289 | 3,68,637 | 39.67 |
| Sub Divisions | Gumla, Simdega |
| Blocks | Gumla, Palkot, Roydih, Chainpur, Dumri, Sisai, Bharnon, Kadaara, Bansia, Simdega, Kovira, Baano, Jaldega, Thaitha Itanagar, Bolwa, Kurdega |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | |
| Rivers | South Koyal, Shankh |
| Noteworthy | Netarhat Public School - a noted residential school for boys. Also a very popular tourist spot. Otherwise, relatively underdeveloped. |
Lohardaga
Head Quarters : Lohardaga
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
1,491 |
2,88,886 | 2,57,125 | 31,761 | 92,911 | 40.79 |
| Sub Divisions | Lohardaga |
| Blocks | Lohardaga, Senho, Kisko, Huru, Mandar, Bishunpur, Ghaghara |
| Agriculture | Paddy |
| Industry | Bauxite mines |
| Rivers | South Koyal |
| Noteworthy | Source of ores for the aluminum factory at Renukoot in Uttar Pradesh |
Palamau and Gharwa (Combined)
Area |
Population | Literacy | |||
Sq. Km |
Total | Rural | Urban | Literate | Rate % |
12,749 |
16,49,841 | 23,20,023 | 2,31,168 | 5,86,961 | 31.10 |
Palamau
Head Quarters : Daltonganj
| Sub Divisions | Daltonganj, Hussainabad, Latehar |
| Blocks | Daltonganj, Chainpur (Basandi), Manatu, Panki, Leslieganj, Paatan, Vishrampur, Hussainabad, Hariharganj, Chhatarpur, Latehar, Gaaru, Mahutand, Barwadih, Manika, Balumath, Chandwa |
| Agriculture | Paddy, sugar cane |
| Industry | Timber mills |
| Rivers | Son, Koyal, Auranga |
| Noteworthy | Extremely picturesque area, heavily forrested. Betala National Park - another protected home of the tiger. |
Gharwa
Head Quarters : Gharwa
| Sub Divisions | Gharwa, Nagar Untari |
| Blocks | Gharwa, Ranka, Bhandaria, Nagar Untari, Bhavanathpur, Churki, Manjhianwan, Maraul |
| Agriculture | Paddy, sugar cane |
| Industry | Timber mills. Caustic soda factory at Gharwa, Cement factory at Japla |
| Rivers | Son, Koyal, Auranga |
| Noteworthy |