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★ District of Bihar ★

Buxar

बक्सर
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Area · — km²
Population · 17,06,352
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About the district

Buxar — district of Bihar

Buxar is a district in Bihar. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Buxar

Historic town on the Ganges River, site of the 1764 Battle of Buxar between British forces and Indian rulers.

District HQ
Buxar

Must-visit places in Buxar

historical

Buxar Ghat

Historic ghats along the Ganges River where pilgrims bathe and rituals are performed.

  • temple
    Vishwanath Mandir

    Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Buxar town.

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Then & Now

Buxar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
15,41,853
Census 2011 baseline
+22.3%
Population · 2026
18,86,432
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,35,177
Census 2011 baseline
+15.6%
Households · 2026
2,71,903
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,224 villages

Buxar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
8,01,086Census 2011
Female population
7,40,767Census 2011
Sex ratio
925 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,35,177Census 2011
SC population
2,37,430Census 2011
ST population
23,852Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
18,86,432+22.3%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,71,903RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,94,201Census 2011
Cultivators
1,02,888Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,11,199Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
37,22,797 / 44,92,01083% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Buxar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

23 places mapped
Coverage
11 of 1,224 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 8
  • Temple· 8
  • Railway· 6
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Buxar district.

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All 11 mandals of Buxar

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1224 villages · 136 GPs
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Top villages in Buxar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Buxar

How many mandals and villages are in Buxar district?

Buxar district has 11 mandals and 1,224 revenue villages across 136 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Buxar district?

The district headquarters of Buxar is —.

What is the pincode of Buxar district?

Buxar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Buxar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Buxar fall under?

Buxar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Buxar district?

Buxar district had a population of 17,06,352 per the 2011 Census, across 1,224 villages.

When was Buxar district formed?

Buxar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Buxar district?

Major rivers in Buxar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Buxar

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