Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Begusarai: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Begusarai has an aggregated population of 14,282,882. Approximately 41.6% live in rural areas (5,941,082) and 7.98% live in urban areas (1,139,646).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 5,941,082 | 3 |
| Bachhwara | 587,445 | 94 |
| Bakhri | 380,248 | 59 |
| Balia | 498,984 | 110 |
| Barauni | 732,649 | 89 |
| Begusarai | 1,358,643 | 76 |
| Bhagwanpur | 518,028 | 159 |
| Birpur | 292,401 | 39 |
| Cheria Bariarpur | 440,040 | 37 |
| Chhorahi | 372,573 | 62 |
| Dandari | 231,768 | 31 |
| Garhpura | 333,324 | 39 |
| Khudabandpur | 271,074 | 25 |
| Mansurchak | 236,171 | 58 |
| Matihani | 458,175 | 60 |
| Naokothi | 310,071 | 38 |
| Sahebpur Kamal | 582,516 | 42 |
| Shamho Akha Kurha | 92,331 | 62 |
| Teghra | 645,359 | 114 |
Begusarai has a population of 14,282,882 (7,536,948 males and 6,745,934 females). The sex ratio is about 895 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,282,882 |
| Male | 7,536,948 |
| Female | 6,745,934 |
| Rural population | 5,941,082 (41.6%) |
| Urban population | 1,139,646 (7.98%) |
| Households | 2,841,160 |
Approximate literacy rate is 51.82%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 7,400,684 |
| Total illiterates | 6,882,198 |
SC: 2,100,249 (14.7%). ST: 7,221 (0.05%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 2,100,249 | 14.7% |
| ST | 7,221 | 0.05% |
Children (0–6): 2,633,489 (18.44%). Workers: 4,529,536 (31.71%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 2,633,489 | 18.44% |
| Total workers | 4,529,536 | 31.71% |