All Information About Jokihat Subdistrict
Detailed information about Jokihat Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Jokihat is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Araria District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Jokihat - जोकीहाट |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1120 |
| District | Araria |
| Census Code 2011 | 1120 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 26 |
| Number of Villages | 99 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Araria (Code: 152) |
| Assembly Constituency | Jokihat (Code: 1109) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Jokihat | Shahnawaz ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jokihat Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
322,192
M: 167,889
F: 154,303 |
| Rural |
322,192
M: 167,889
F: 154,303 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 65,725
Population Distribution
Total: 322,192 (Male: 167,889, Female: 154,303)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 71,399 (Male: 36,412, Female: 34,987)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 11,339 (Male: 5,758, Female: 5,581)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 651 (Male: 353, Female: 298)
Literate Population
Total: 132,926 (Male: 80,001, Female: 52,925)
Illiterate Population
Total: 189,266 (Male: 87,888, Female: 101,378)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 101,684 (Male: 78,618, Female: 23,066)
Main Workers
Total: 62,078 (Male: 54,387, Female: 7,691)
Marginal Workers
Total: 39,606 (Male: 24,231, Female: 15,375)
Non-Workers
Total: 220,508 (Male: 89,271, Female: 131,237)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,263 (Male: 14,961, Female: 1,302)
- Agricultural Laborers: 38,537 (Male: 34,449, Female: 4,088)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,168 (Male: 598, Female: 570)
- Other Workers: 6,110 (Male: 4,379, Female: 1,731)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,064 (Male: 3,227, Female: 1,837)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,267 (Male: 18,746, Female: 9,521)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,316 (Male: 418, Female: 1,898)
- Other Workers: 3,959 (Male: 1,840, Female: 2,119)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jokihat Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
322,192
M: 167,889
F: 154,303 |
| Rural |
322,192
M: 167,889
F: 154,303 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 65,725
Population Distribution
Total: 322,192 (Male: 167,889, Female: 154,303)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 71,399 (Male: 36,412, Female: 34,987)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 11,339 (Male: 5,758, Female: 5,581)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 651 (Male: 353, Female: 298)
Literate Population
Total: 132,926 (Male: 80,001, Female: 52,925)
Illiterate Population
Total: 189,266 (Male: 87,888, Female: 101,378)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 101,684 (Male: 78,618, Female: 23,066)
Main Workers
Total: 62,078 (Male: 54,387, Female: 7,691)
Marginal Workers
Total: 39,606 (Male: 24,231, Female: 15,375)
Non-Workers
Total: 220,508 (Male: 89,271, Female: 131,237)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,263 (Male: 14,961, Female: 1,302)
- Agricultural Laborers: 38,537 (Male: 34,449, Female: 4,088)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,168 (Male: 598, Female: 570)
- Other Workers: 6,110 (Male: 4,379, Female: 1,731)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,064 (Male: 3,227, Female: 1,837)
- Agricultural Laborers: 28,267 (Male: 18,746, Female: 9,521)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,316 (Male: 418, Female: 1,898)
- Other Workers: 3,959 (Male: 1,840, Female: 2,119)
Grampanchayat List of Jokihat Tehsil/Taluka
Jokihat Tehsil comprises 26 Gram Panchayats and 99 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Jokihat. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jokihat
Jokihat is located in the Araria District of Bihar State, India.
Jokihat Tehsil has 99 villages.
Jokihat has a total of 26 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Jokihat is 322,192.
In Jokihat, there are 167,889 males and 154,303 females.
There are 71,399 children in Jokihat, comprising 36,412 males and 34,987 females.
In Jokihat, the literate population is 132,926 (80,001 males and 52,925 females). The illiterate population is 189,266 (87,888 males and 101,378 females).