Kishanganj
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About Kishanganj, Bihar
Kishanganj district, in Bihar, had a population of 16,90,400, a literacy rate of 44.1%, a sex ratio of 950 and a urban households of 9.7%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 16,90,400 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 950 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 9.7% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 44.1% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 37.1% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 14 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 0.9% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 31.3% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 13.1% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 81.2% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 13.2% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 0.3% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 3.2% | % of households |
| Television | 6.5% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 29.3% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 0.6% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 4.4% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 2.6% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 1.0% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 7.8% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 25.1% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 29.8% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 1.0% | % of households |
Tehsils in Kishanganj (7)
Kochadhamin (150 villages), Thakurganj (133 villages), Pothia (140 villages), Bahadurganj (106 villages), Dighalbank (80 villages), Kishanganj (82 villages), Terhagachh (82 villages).
Largest villages (of 773)
Jirangachh, Bhatgaon, Churli, Sitalpur, Lachhmipur, Tulshia, Santha, Bhaurdah, Singhia, Nazagachh, Burhnai, Jahangirpur, Dalligaon, Bhog Dabar, Pawa Khali.