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Darbhanga

दरभंगा
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Area · — km²
Population · 39,37,385
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Darbhanga — district of Bihar

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

District at a glance

About Darbhanga

Darbhanga is known for its rich Mithila art tradition and historical significance in Bihar.

District HQ
Darbhanga

Must-visit places in Darbhanga

monument

Darbhanga Raj Palace

Historic palace of the Darbhanga Raj, reflecting colonial and traditional architecture.

  • temple
    Naulakha Mandir

    Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, an important pilgrimage site in Darbhanga.

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Then & Now

Darbhanga district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
35,43,785
Census 2011 baseline
+18.6%
Population · 2026
42,04,543
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
7,26,789
Census 2011 baseline
+12.2%
Households · 2026
8,15,099
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 · 1,347 villages

Darbhanga 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
18,53,203Census 2011
Female population
16,90,582Census 2011
Sex ratio
912 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
7,26,789Census 2011
SC population
5,66,449Census 2011
ST population
2,161Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
42,04,543+18.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
8,15,099RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
11,14,932Census 2011
Cultivators
1,74,204Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,93,195Census 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 Darbhanga district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
33 of 1,347 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • PHC· 35
  • Hospital· 20
  • College· 2
  • School· 2
  • High school· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 18 mandals of Darbhanga

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1347 villages · 308 GPs
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Top villages in Darbhanga

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Darbhanga

How many mandals and villages are in Darbhanga district?

Darbhanga district has 18 mandals and 1,347 revenue villages across 308 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Darbhanga district?

The district headquarters of Darbhanga is —.

What is the pincode of Darbhanga district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Darbhanga fall under?

Darbhanga district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Darbhanga district?

Darbhanga district had a population of 39,37,385 per the 2011 Census, across 1,347 villages.

When was Darbhanga district formed?

Darbhanga district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Darbhanga district?

Major rivers in Darbhanga 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 Darbhanga

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