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Samastipur

समस्तीपुर
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Area · — km²
Population · 42,61,566
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About the district

Samastipur — district of Bihar

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

District at a glance

About Samastipur

Agricultural hub in Bihar known for rice and wheat production, and Tiladhari pilgrimage site.

District HQ
Samastipur

Must-visit places in Samastipur

temple

Tiladhari Temple

Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, significant pilgrimage destination in the district.

  • urban
    Samastipur Railway Junction

    Major railway hub connecting Bihar to other parts of India, important transportation landmark.

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Then & Now

Samastipur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
41,13,769
Census 2011 baseline
+20.1%
Population · 2026
49,40,551
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
8,07,402
Census 2011 baseline
+16.0%
Households · 2026
9,36,785
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 · 1,391 villages

Samastipur 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
21,52,273Census 2011
Female population
19,61,496Census 2011
Sex ratio
911 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
8,07,402Census 2011
SC population
7,79,343Census 2011
ST population
1,316Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
49,40,551+20.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
9,36,785RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
13,02,752Census 2011
Cultivators
2,44,468Census 2011
Agri labourers
4,18,108Census 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 Samastipur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

47 places mapped
Coverage
17 of 1,391 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Railway· 20
  • School· 10
  • Hospital· 5
  • Temple· 4
  • Shop· 3
  • College· 2
  • Bank· 1
  • Market· 1
  • Monument· 1

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

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All 20 mandals of Samastipur

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1391 villages · 346 GPs
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Quick answers

People often ask about Samastipur

How many mandals and villages are in Samastipur district?

Samastipur district has 20 mandals and 1,391 revenue villages across 346 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Samastipur district?

The district headquarters of Samastipur is —.

What is the pincode of Samastipur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Samastipur fall under?

Samastipur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Samastipur district?

Samastipur district had a population of 42,61,566 per the 2011 Census, across 1,391 villages.

When was Samastipur district formed?

Samastipur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Samastipur district?

Major rivers in Samastipur 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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