Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Vaishali: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Vaishali has an aggregated population of 17,242,026. Approximately 40.54% live in rural areas (6,990,042) and 2.7% live in urban areas (466,158).
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 | 6,990,042 | 3 |
| Bhagwanpur | 623,286 | 108 |
| Bidupur | 806,547 | 136 |
| Chehra Kalan | 393,012 | 56 |
| Desri | 262,818 | 46 |
| Goraul | 532,758 | 90 |
| Hajipur | 1,184,240 | 214 |
| Jandaha | 828,651 | 127 |
| Lalganj | 759,054 | 101 |
| Mahnar | 492,724 | 65 |
| Mahua | 853,578 | 139 |
| Patepur | 1,110,546 | 146 |
| Paterhi Belsar | 287,007 | 51 |
| Raghopur | 698,727 | 74 |
| Raja Pakar | 474,390 | 75 |
| Sahdai Buzurg | 382,188 | 69 |
| Vaishali | 562,458 | 120 |
Vaishali has a population of 17,242,026 (9,099,361 males and 8,142,665 females). The sex ratio is about 895 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,242,026 |
| Male | 9,099,361 |
| Female | 8,142,665 |
| Rural population | 6,990,042 (40.54%) |
| Urban population | 466,158 (2.7%) |
| Households | 3,092,155 |
Approximate literacy rate is 55.02%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 9,486,947 |
| Total illiterates | 7,755,079 |
SC: 3,649,754 (21.17%). ST: 11,164 (0.06%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 3,649,754 | 21.17% |
| ST | 11,164 | 0.06% |
Children (0–6): 2,974,092 (17.25%). Workers: 5,238,190 (30.38%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 2,974,092 | 17.25% |
| Total workers | 5,238,190 | 30.38% |