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Bhagalpur

भागलपुर
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Area · — km²
Population · 30,37,766
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Bhagalpur — district of Bihar

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

District at a glance

About Bhagalpur

Silk production and the sacred Ganges River, with historical significance in Indian independence.

District HQ
Bhagalpur

Must-visit places in Bhagalpur

historical

Vikramashila Monastery

Ancient Buddhist monastery ruins from the 8th century, once a major center of Buddhist learning.

  • beach
    Barari Ghat

    Scenic ghat on the Ganges River in Bhagalpur city, important pilgrimage and bathing site.

  • temple
    Ajgaibinath Cave Temple

    Ancient cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located on an island in the Ganges River.

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Then & Now

Bhagalpur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
24,23,103
Census 2011 baseline
+26.1%
Population · 2026
30,55,295
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,56,169
Census 2011 baseline
+14.4%
Households · 2026
5,21,676
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 · 1,869 villages

Bhagalpur 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
12,88,978Census 2011
Female population
11,34,125Census 2011
Sex ratio
880 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,56,169Census 2011
SC population
2,68,496Census 2011
ST population
65,636Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
30,55,295+26.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
5,21,676RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
8,01,525Census 2011
Cultivators
88,318Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,75,387Census 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 Bhagalpur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
21 of 1,869 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Railway· 19
  • Hospital· 15
  • PHC· 10
  • Temple· 5
  • ATM· 3
  • Bank· 2
  • College· 1
  • Police· 1
  • Monument· 1
  • Shop· 1
  • Fuel· 1
  • Mosque· 1

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

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All 16 mandals of Bhagalpur

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1869 villages · 238 GPs
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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhagalpur

How many mandals and villages are in Bhagalpur district?

Bhagalpur district has 16 mandals and 1,869 revenue villages across 238 gram panchayats in Bihar.

Where is the headquarters of Bhagalpur district?

The district headquarters of Bhagalpur is —.

What is the pincode of Bhagalpur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Bhagalpur fall under?

Bhagalpur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Bhagalpur district?

Bhagalpur district had a population of 30,37,766 per the 2011 Census, across 1,869 villages.

When was Bhagalpur district formed?

Bhagalpur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Bhagalpur district?

Major rivers in Bhagalpur district: —.

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