All Information About Sherghati Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sherghati Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sherghati is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Gaya District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sherghati - शेरघाटी |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1503 |
| District | Gaya |
| Census Code 2011 | 1503 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 86 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Gaya (Code: 160) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sherghati (Code: 1161) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sherghati | Manju Agrawal ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sherghati Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
155,425
M: 80,310
F: 75,115 |
| Rural |
114,759
M: 59,136
F: 55,623 |
| Urban |
40,666
M: 21,174
F: 19,492 |
Number of Households: 24,942
Population Distribution
Total: 155,425 (Male: 80,310, Female: 75,115)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 28,164 (Male: 14,212, Female: 13,952)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 48,151 (Male: 24,943, Female: 23,208)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 29 (Male: 19, Female: 10)
Literate Population
Total: 81,156 (Male: 46,934, Female: 34,222)
Illiterate Population
Total: 74,269 (Male: 33,376, Female: 40,893)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,507 (Male: 37,746, Female: 18,761)
Main Workers
Total: 31,057 (Male: 23,776, Female: 7,281)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,450 (Male: 13,970, Female: 11,480)
Non-Workers
Total: 98,918 (Male: 42,564, Female: 56,354)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,782 (Male: 4,759, Female: 1,023)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,975 (Male: 8,414, Female: 3,561)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,403 (Male: 1,504, Female: 899)
- Other Workers: 10,897 (Male: 9,099, Female: 1,798)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,840 (Male: 2,065, Female: 1,775)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,206 (Male: 6,788, Female: 6,418)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,623 (Male: 712, Female: 911)
- Other Workers: 6,781 (Male: 4,405, Female: 2,376)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sherghati Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
155,425
M: 80,310
F: 75,115 |
| Rural |
114,759
M: 59,136
F: 55,623 |
| Urban |
40,666
M: 21,174
F: 19,492 |
Number of Households: 24,942
Population Distribution
Total: 155,425 (Male: 80,310, Female: 75,115)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 28,164 (Male: 14,212, Female: 13,952)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 48,151 (Male: 24,943, Female: 23,208)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 29 (Male: 19, Female: 10)
Literate Population
Total: 81,156 (Male: 46,934, Female: 34,222)
Illiterate Population
Total: 74,269 (Male: 33,376, Female: 40,893)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 56,507 (Male: 37,746, Female: 18,761)
Main Workers
Total: 31,057 (Male: 23,776, Female: 7,281)
Marginal Workers
Total: 25,450 (Male: 13,970, Female: 11,480)
Non-Workers
Total: 98,918 (Male: 42,564, Female: 56,354)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 5,782 (Male: 4,759, Female: 1,023)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,975 (Male: 8,414, Female: 3,561)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,403 (Male: 1,504, Female: 899)
- Other Workers: 10,897 (Male: 9,099, Female: 1,798)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,840 (Male: 2,065, Female: 1,775)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,206 (Male: 6,788, Female: 6,418)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,623 (Male: 712, Female: 911)
- Other Workers: 6,781 (Male: 4,405, Female: 2,376)
Grampanchayat List of Sherghati Tehsil/Taluka
Sherghati Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 86 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sherghati. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sherghati
Sherghati is located in the Gaya District of Bihar State, India.
Sherghati Tehsil has 86 villages.
Sherghati has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sherghati is 155,425.
In Sherghati, there are 80,310 males and 75,115 females.
There are 28,164 children in Sherghati, comprising 14,212 males and 13,952 females.
In Sherghati, the literate population is 81,156 (46,934 males and 34,222 females). The illiterate population is 74,269 (33,376 males and 40,893 females).