All Information About Barbigha Subdistrict
Detailed information about Barbigha Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Barbigha is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Sheikhpura District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Barbigha - बरबीघा |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1372 |
| District | Sheikhpura |
| Census Code 2011 | 1372 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 63 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Nawada (Code: 176) |
| Assembly Constituency | Barbigha (Code: 1254) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Barbigha | Sudarshan Kumar ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Barbigha Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
136,167
M: 70,611
F: 65,556 |
| Rural |
90,092
M: 46,365
F: 43,727 |
| Urban |
46,075
M: 24,246
F: 21,829 |
Number of Households: 21,797
Population Distribution
Total: 136,167 (Male: 70,611, Female: 65,556)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 24,627 (Male: 12,658, Female: 11,969)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 30,377 (Male: 15,671, Female: 14,706)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 179 (Male: 83, Female: 96)
Literate Population
Total: 76,654 (Male: 45,167, Female: 31,487)
Illiterate Population
Total: 59,513 (Male: 25,444, Female: 34,069)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 45,574 (Male: 32,232, Female: 13,342)
Main Workers
Total: 27,146 (Male: 21,440, Female: 5,706)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,428 (Male: 10,792, Female: 7,636)
Non-Workers
Total: 90,593 (Male: 38,379, Female: 52,214)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,158 (Male: 4,968, Female: 1,190)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,600 (Male: 7,617, Female: 2,983)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,022 (Male: 833, Female: 189)
- Other Workers: 9,366 (Male: 8,022, Female: 1,344)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,832 (Male: 1,876, Female: 956)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,731 (Male: 6,200, Female: 4,531)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,175 (Male: 479, Female: 696)
- Other Workers: 3,690 (Male: 2,237, Female: 1,453)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Barbigha Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
136,167
M: 70,611
F: 65,556 |
| Rural |
90,092
M: 46,365
F: 43,727 |
| Urban |
46,075
M: 24,246
F: 21,829 |
Number of Households: 21,797
Population Distribution
Total: 136,167 (Male: 70,611, Female: 65,556)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 24,627 (Male: 12,658, Female: 11,969)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 30,377 (Male: 15,671, Female: 14,706)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 179 (Male: 83, Female: 96)
Literate Population
Total: 76,654 (Male: 45,167, Female: 31,487)
Illiterate Population
Total: 59,513 (Male: 25,444, Female: 34,069)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 45,574 (Male: 32,232, Female: 13,342)
Main Workers
Total: 27,146 (Male: 21,440, Female: 5,706)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,428 (Male: 10,792, Female: 7,636)
Non-Workers
Total: 90,593 (Male: 38,379, Female: 52,214)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 6,158 (Male: 4,968, Female: 1,190)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,600 (Male: 7,617, Female: 2,983)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,022 (Male: 833, Female: 189)
- Other Workers: 9,366 (Male: 8,022, Female: 1,344)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,832 (Male: 1,876, Female: 956)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,731 (Male: 6,200, Female: 4,531)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,175 (Male: 479, Female: 696)
- Other Workers: 3,690 (Male: 2,237, Female: 1,453)
Grampanchayat List of Barbigha Tehsil/Taluka
Barbigha Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 63 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Barbigha. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barbigha
Barbigha is located in the Sheikhpura District of Bihar State, India.
Barbigha Tehsil has 63 villages.
Barbigha has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Barbigha is 136,167.
In Barbigha, there are 70,611 males and 65,556 females.
There are 24,627 children in Barbigha, comprising 12,658 males and 11,969 females.
In Barbigha, the literate population is 76,654 (45,167 males and 31,487 females). The illiterate population is 59,513 (25,444 males and 34,069 females).