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Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
8,290,877
Population
1,660,277
Households
950
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
43.78%
Approx. literacy
Kishanganj has an aggregated population of 8,290,877. Approximately 40.78% live in rural areas (3,380,800) and 3.89% live in urban areas (322,246).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
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 | 3,380,800 | 3 |
| Bahadurganj | 723,753 | 108 |
| Dighalbank | 625,068 | 84 |
| Kishanganj | 617,620 | 75 |
| Kochadhamin | 876,372 | 153 |
| Pothia | 787,482 | 152 |
| Terhagachh | 423,117 | 84 |
| Thakurganj | 856,665 | 136 |
Population summary
Kishanganj has a population of 8,290,877 (4,251,198 males and 4,039,679 females). The sex ratio is about 950 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,290,877 |
| Male | 4,251,198 |
| Female | 4,039,679 |
| Rural population | 3,380,800 (40.78%) |
| Urban population | 322,246 (3.89%) |
| Households | 1,660,277 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 43.78%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 3,629,690 |
| Total illiterates | 4,661,187 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 548,242 (6.61%). ST: 317,864 (3.83%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 548,242 | 6.61% |
| ST | 317,864 | 3.83% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 1,707,682 (20.6%). Workers: 2,594,166 (31.29%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 1,707,682 | 20.6% |
| Total workers | 2,594,166 | 31.29% |
Largest villages by population
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Kishanganj | 1,690,400 |
| Kishanganj | 1,529,277 |
| Kochadhamin | 292,124 |
| Kochadhamin | 292,124 |
| Thakurganj | 291,671 |
| Thakurganj | 273,323 |
| Pothia | 262,494 |
| Pothia | 262,494 |
| Bahadurganj | 253,582 |
| Kishanganj | 241,134 |