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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Sahebganj

साहेबगंज
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Area · — km²
Population · 11,50,567
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Sahebganj — district of Jharkhand

Sahebganj is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Sahebganj

Rich mineral resources, particularly mica mining, and cultural heritage along the Ganges River.

District HQ
Sahebganj

Must-visit places in Sahebganj

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Rajmahal Hills

Ancient mountain range with historical and geological significance in the district.

  • waterfall
    Ganges River

    Sacred river flowing through Sahebganj offering spiritual and scenic importance.

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Then & Now

Sahebganj district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
9,90,901
Census 2011 baseline
+20.6%
Population · 2026
11,94,685
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,96,056
Census 2011 baseline
+10.9%
Households · 2026
2,17,516
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,820 villages

Sahebganj district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,05,892Census 2011
Female population
4,85,009Census 2011
Sex ratio
959 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,96,056Census 2011
SC population
57,490Census 2011
ST population
3,01,930Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
11,94,685+20.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,17,516RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,41,266Census 2011
Cultivators
80,684Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,06,130Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Sahebganj district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

48 places mapped
Coverage
34 of 1,820 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Railway· 19
  • Hospital· 15
  • PHC· 10
  • Shop· 2
  • Temple· 1
  • Restaurant· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Sahebganj district.

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All 9 mandals of Sahebganj

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1820 villages · 162 GPs
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Top villages in Sahebganj

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sahebganj

How many mandals and villages are in Sahebganj district?

Sahebganj district has 9 mandals and 1,820 revenue villages across 162 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Sahebganj district?

The district headquarters of Sahebganj is —.

What is the pincode of Sahebganj district?

Sahebganj district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Sahebganj may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Sahebganj fall under?

Sahebganj district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Sahebganj district?

Sahebganj district had a population of 11,50,567 per the 2011 Census, across 1,820 villages.

When was Sahebganj district formed?

Sahebganj district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Sahebganj district?

Major rivers in Sahebganj district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Sahebganj

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