All Information About Forbesganj Subdistrict
Detailed information about Forbesganj Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Forbesganj is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Araria District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Forbesganj - फारबिसगंज |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1113 |
| District | Araria |
| Census Code 2011 | 1113 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 31 |
| Number of Villages | 108 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Araria (Code: 152) |
| Assembly Constituency | Forbesganj (Code: 1108) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Forbesganj | Vidya Sagar Keshari ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Forbesganj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
486,120
M: 253,482
F: 232,638 |
| Rural |
396,364
M: 206,539
F: 189,825 |
| Urban |
89,756
M: 46,943
F: 42,813 |
Number of Households: 97,526
Population Distribution
Total: 486,120 (Male: 253,482, Female: 232,638)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 97,036 (Male: 49,578, Female: 47,458)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 76,761 (Male: 39,689, Female: 37,072)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 6,347 (Male: 3,306, Female: 3,041)
Literate Population
Total: 218,988 (Male: 131,607, Female: 87,381)
Illiterate Population
Total: 267,132 (Male: 121,875, Female: 145,257)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 184,536 (Male: 123,077, Female: 61,459)
Main Workers
Total: 124,458 (Male: 98,176, Female: 26,282)
Marginal Workers
Total: 60,078 (Male: 24,901, Female: 35,177)
Non-Workers
Total: 301,584 (Male: 130,405, Female: 171,179)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,681 (Male: 20,766, Female: 2,915)
- Agricultural Laborers: 63,988 (Male: 44,994, Female: 18,994)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,058 (Male: 1,537, Female: 521)
- Other Workers: 34,731 (Male: 30,879, Female: 3,852)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,638 (Male: 2,537, Female: 4,101)
- Agricultural Laborers: 45,866 (Male: 17,571, Female: 28,295)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,111 (Male: 348, Female: 763)
- Other Workers: 6,463 (Male: 4,445, Female: 2,018)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Forbesganj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
486,120
M: 253,482
F: 232,638 |
| Rural |
396,364
M: 206,539
F: 189,825 |
| Urban |
89,756
M: 46,943
F: 42,813 |
Number of Households: 97,526
Population Distribution
Total: 486,120 (Male: 253,482, Female: 232,638)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 97,036 (Male: 49,578, Female: 47,458)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 76,761 (Male: 39,689, Female: 37,072)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 6,347 (Male: 3,306, Female: 3,041)
Literate Population
Total: 218,988 (Male: 131,607, Female: 87,381)
Illiterate Population
Total: 267,132 (Male: 121,875, Female: 145,257)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 184,536 (Male: 123,077, Female: 61,459)
Main Workers
Total: 124,458 (Male: 98,176, Female: 26,282)
Marginal Workers
Total: 60,078 (Male: 24,901, Female: 35,177)
Non-Workers
Total: 301,584 (Male: 130,405, Female: 171,179)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,681 (Male: 20,766, Female: 2,915)
- Agricultural Laborers: 63,988 (Male: 44,994, Female: 18,994)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,058 (Male: 1,537, Female: 521)
- Other Workers: 34,731 (Male: 30,879, Female: 3,852)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,638 (Male: 2,537, Female: 4,101)
- Agricultural Laborers: 45,866 (Male: 17,571, Female: 28,295)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,111 (Male: 348, Female: 763)
- Other Workers: 6,463 (Male: 4,445, Female: 2,018)
Grampanchayat List of Forbesganj Tehsil/Taluka
Forbesganj Tehsil comprises 31 Gram Panchayats and 108 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Forbesganj. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Forbesganj
Forbesganj is located in the Araria District of Bihar State, India.
Forbesganj Tehsil has 108 villages.
Forbesganj has a total of 31 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Forbesganj is 486,120.
In Forbesganj, there are 253,482 males and 232,638 females.
There are 97,036 children in Forbesganj, comprising 49,578 males and 47,458 females.
In Forbesganj, the literate population is 218,988 (131,607 males and 87,381 females). The illiterate population is 267,132 (121,875 males and 145,257 females).