Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Buxar: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Buxar has an aggregated population of 8,367,261. Approximately 40.79% live in rural areas (3,412,704) and 3.93% live in urban areas (328,998).
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 | 3,412,704 | 3 |
| Barhampur | 588,210 | 107 |
| Buxar | 762,686 | 135 |
| Chakki | 126,768 | 21 |
| Chaugain | 146,229 | 26 |
| Chausa | 311,010 | 85 |
| Dumraon | 644,428 | 96 |
| Itarhi | 511,887 | 170 |
| Kesath | 101,460 | 18 |
| Nawanagar | 499,602 | 110 |
| Rajpur | 640,602 | 239 |
| Simri | 621,675 | 159 |
Buxar has a population of 8,367,261 (4,352,994 males and 4,014,267 females). The sex ratio is about 922 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,367,261 |
| Male | 4,352,994 |
| Female | 4,014,267 |
| Rural population | 3,412,704 (40.79%) |
| Urban population | 328,998 (3.93%) |
| Households | 1,281,817 |
Approximate literacy rate is 57.81%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 4,837,408 |
| Total illiterates | 3,529,853 |
SC: 1,244,378 (14.87%). ST: 131,148 (1.57%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1,244,378 | 14.87% |
| ST | 131,148 | 1.57% |
Children (0–6): 1,451,753 (17.35%). Workers: 2,647,489 (31.64%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 1,451,753 | 17.35% |
| Total workers | 2,647,489 | 31.64% |