All Information About Sultanganj Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sultanganj Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sultanganj is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Bhagalpur District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sultanganj - सुलतानगंज |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1340 |
| District | Bhagalpur |
| Census Code 2011 | 1340 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 18 |
| Number of Villages | 163 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Banka (Code: 155) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sultanganj (Code: 1131) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sultanganj | Lalit Narayan Mandal ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sultanganj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
248,001
M: 131,281
F: 116,720 |
| Rural |
195,109
M: 103,041
F: 92,068 |
| Urban |
52,892
M: 28,240
F: 24,652 |
Number of Households: 46,092
Population Distribution
Total: 248,001 (Male: 131,281, Female: 116,720)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 42,774 (Male: 22,083, Female: 20,691)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 31,425 (Male: 16,649, Female: 14,776)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 46 (Male: 28, Female: 18)
Literate Population
Total: 137,418 (Male: 81,199, Female: 56,219)
Illiterate Population
Total: 110,583 (Male: 50,082, Female: 60,501)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 81,525 (Male: 58,177, Female: 23,348)
Main Workers
Total: 37,752 (Male: 30,558, Female: 7,194)
Marginal Workers
Total: 43,773 (Male: 27,619, Female: 16,154)
Non-Workers
Total: 166,476 (Male: 73,104, Female: 93,372)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,398 (Male: 4,559, Female: 839)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,829 (Male: 9,933, Female: 2,896)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,665 (Male: 1,772, Female: 893)
- Other Workers: 16,860 (Male: 14,294, Female: 2,566)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,934 (Male: 2,080, Female: 854)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,023 (Male: 17,022, Female: 10,001)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,920 (Male: 1,401, Female: 1,519)
- Other Workers: 10,896 (Male: 7,116, Female: 3,780)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sultanganj Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
248,001
M: 131,281
F: 116,720 |
| Rural |
195,109
M: 103,041
F: 92,068 |
| Urban |
52,892
M: 28,240
F: 24,652 |
Number of Households: 46,092
Population Distribution
Total: 248,001 (Male: 131,281, Female: 116,720)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 42,774 (Male: 22,083, Female: 20,691)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 31,425 (Male: 16,649, Female: 14,776)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 46 (Male: 28, Female: 18)
Literate Population
Total: 137,418 (Male: 81,199, Female: 56,219)
Illiterate Population
Total: 110,583 (Male: 50,082, Female: 60,501)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 81,525 (Male: 58,177, Female: 23,348)
Main Workers
Total: 37,752 (Male: 30,558, Female: 7,194)
Marginal Workers
Total: 43,773 (Male: 27,619, Female: 16,154)
Non-Workers
Total: 166,476 (Male: 73,104, Female: 93,372)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,398 (Male: 4,559, Female: 839)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,829 (Male: 9,933, Female: 2,896)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,665 (Male: 1,772, Female: 893)
- Other Workers: 16,860 (Male: 14,294, Female: 2,566)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,934 (Male: 2,080, Female: 854)
- Agricultural Laborers: 27,023 (Male: 17,022, Female: 10,001)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,920 (Male: 1,401, Female: 1,519)
- Other Workers: 10,896 (Male: 7,116, Female: 3,780)
Grampanchayat List of Sultanganj Tehsil/Taluka
Sultanganj Tehsil comprises 18 Gram Panchayats and 163 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sultanganj. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sultanganj
Sultanganj is located in the Bhagalpur District of Bihar State, India.
Sultanganj Tehsil has 163 villages.
Sultanganj has a total of 18 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sultanganj is 248,001.
In Sultanganj, there are 131,281 males and 116,720 females.
There are 42,774 children in Sultanganj, comprising 22,083 males and 20,691 females.
In Sultanganj, the literate population is 137,418 (81,199 males and 56,219 females). The illiterate population is 110,583 (50,082 males and 60,501 females).