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★ District of Bihar ★

Vaishali

वैशाली
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Area · — km²
Population · 34,95,021
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Vaishali — district of Bihar

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

District at a glance

About Vaishali

Birthplace of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and ancient Buddhist site.

District HQ
Hajipur

Must-visit places in Vaishali

historical

Rajaula Hill

Ancient Buddhist site with remains of monastic structures and artifacts from the Mauryan period.

  • monument
    Kesaria Stupa

    One of the tallest ancient Buddhist stupas in India, originally built by Emperor Ashoka.

  • historical
    Vaishali Museum

    Museum displaying artifacts from Vaishali's rich Buddhist and Jain heritage and ancient history.

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Then & Now

Vaishali district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
32,84,345
Census 2011 baseline
+19.0%
Population · 2026
39,07,001
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,92,357
Census 2011 baseline
+13.9%
Households · 2026
6,74,623
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 · 1,740 villages

Vaishali 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
17,32,971Census 2011
Female population
15,51,374Census 2011
Sex ratio
895 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,92,357Census 2011
SC population
7,02,508Census 2011
ST population
2,112Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
39,07,001+19.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
6,74,623RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
10,03,558Census 2011
Cultivators
2,03,846Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,79,427Census 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 Vaishali district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
19 of 1,740 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 30
  • PHC· 18
  • Temple· 7
  • School· 3
  • College· 2

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

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All 16 mandals of Vaishali

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1740 villages · 278 GPs
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Top villages in Vaishali

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Vaishali

How many mandals and villages are in Vaishali district?

Vaishali district has 16 mandals and 1,740 revenue villages across 278 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Vaishali district?

The district headquarters of Vaishali is —.

What is the pincode of Vaishali district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Vaishali fall under?

Vaishali district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Vaishali district?

Vaishali district had a population of 34,95,021 per the 2011 Census, across 1,740 villages.

When was Vaishali district formed?

Vaishali district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Vaishali district?

Major rivers in Vaishali district: —.

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

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