All Information About Garkha Subdistrict
Detailed information about Garkha Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Garkha is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Saran District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Garkha - गरखा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1265 |
| District | Saran |
| Census Code 2011 | 1265 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 23 |
| Number of Villages | 113 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Saran (Code: 183) |
| Assembly Constituency | Garkha (Code: 1298) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Garkha | Surendra Ram ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Garkha Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
268,156
M: 136,799
F: 131,357 |
| Rural |
268,156
M: 136,799
F: 131,357 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 41,325
Population Distribution
Total: 268,156 (Male: 136,799, Female: 131,357)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,134 (Male: 25,288, Female: 23,846)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 38,729 (Male: 19,729, Female: 19,000)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 281 (Male: 138, Female: 143)
Literate Population
Total: 141,508 (Male: 85,825, Female: 55,683)
Illiterate Population
Total: 126,648 (Male: 50,974, Female: 75,674)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 71,466 (Male: 57,521, Female: 13,945)
Main Workers
Total: 31,446 (Male: 27,326, Female: 4,120)
Marginal Workers
Total: 40,020 (Male: 30,195, Female: 9,825)
Non-Workers
Total: 196,690 (Male: 79,278, Female: 117,412)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,325 (Male: 10,176, Female: 1,149)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,283 (Male: 7,999, Female: 1,284)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,226 (Male: 932, Female: 294)
- Other Workers: 9,612 (Male: 8,219, Female: 1,393)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,026 (Male: 5,629, Female: 1,397)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,366 (Male: 18,908, Female: 6,458)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,570 (Male: 1,010, Female: 560)
- Other Workers: 6,058 (Male: 4,648, Female: 1,410)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Garkha Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
268,156
M: 136,799
F: 131,357 |
| Rural |
268,156
M: 136,799
F: 131,357 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 41,325
Population Distribution
Total: 268,156 (Male: 136,799, Female: 131,357)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 49,134 (Male: 25,288, Female: 23,846)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 38,729 (Male: 19,729, Female: 19,000)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 281 (Male: 138, Female: 143)
Literate Population
Total: 141,508 (Male: 85,825, Female: 55,683)
Illiterate Population
Total: 126,648 (Male: 50,974, Female: 75,674)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 71,466 (Male: 57,521, Female: 13,945)
Main Workers
Total: 31,446 (Male: 27,326, Female: 4,120)
Marginal Workers
Total: 40,020 (Male: 30,195, Female: 9,825)
Non-Workers
Total: 196,690 (Male: 79,278, Female: 117,412)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,325 (Male: 10,176, Female: 1,149)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,283 (Male: 7,999, Female: 1,284)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,226 (Male: 932, Female: 294)
- Other Workers: 9,612 (Male: 8,219, Female: 1,393)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,026 (Male: 5,629, Female: 1,397)
- Agricultural Laborers: 25,366 (Male: 18,908, Female: 6,458)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,570 (Male: 1,010, Female: 560)
- Other Workers: 6,058 (Male: 4,648, Female: 1,410)
Grampanchayat List of Garkha Tehsil/Taluka
Garkha Tehsil comprises 23 Gram Panchayats and 113 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Garkha. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garkha
Garkha is located in the Saran District of Bihar State, India.
Garkha Tehsil has 113 villages.
Garkha has a total of 23 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Garkha is 268,156.
In Garkha, there are 136,799 males and 131,357 females.
There are 49,134 children in Garkha, comprising 25,288 males and 23,846 females.
In Garkha, the literate population is 141,508 (85,825 males and 55,683 females). The illiterate population is 126,648 (50,974 males and 75,674 females).