Kahalgaon subdivision
Kahalgaon subdivision | |
|---|---|
Subdivision | |
Interactive map of Kahalgaon subdivision | |
| Coordinates: 25°14′24″N 87°15′53″E / 25.2400°N 87.2647°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Area | |
• Total | 786.5 km2 (303.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 843,039 |
| • Density | 1,072/km2 (2,776/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | BR-10 |
Kahalgaon Subdivision is a administrative Subdivision in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.Comprises three community development blocks — Kahalgaon, Pirpainti, and Sanhaula. The Subdivision headquarters is at Kahalgaon town.[1]
Geography
Kahalgaon Subdivision lies on the southern bank of the Ganges River, bounded by Godda district of Jharkhand to the southeast. The region is part of the fertile Anga plains and includes riverine belts along the Uttarvahini Ganga.
Administrative Divisions
The Subdivision include the following blocks:[2]
- Kahalgaon Block
- Pirpainti Block
- Sanhaula Block
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census of India, the combined population of the three blocks that would constitute Kahalgaon Sub division is:
| Block | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kahalgaon | 365,285 | Includes urban town area |
| Pirpainti | 285,357 | Entirely rural block |
| Sanhaula | 192,397 | Mostly rural block |
| Total | 843,039 | As of 2011 census |
Languages
The official languages are Hindi and Urdu,[4] with Angika widely spoken in daily use.[5]
Economy
The region is economically driven by thermal power generation, agriculture, and rural trade. Major economic contributors include:
NTPC Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station
- Total installed capacity: 2,340 MW (4×210 MW + 3×500 MW)
- Operated by NTPC Limited
- Coal sourced from Rajmahal coalfield
- Water drawn from Ganges River
- FY 2023–24 generation: 16,555.02 million units, one of the highest in eastern India.
- A 3 MW solar unit was launched in December 2020, reducing carbon output by 6,400 tonnes annually.
Transport
- **Railways**: Major stations include Kahalgaon railway station and Pirpainti railway station, both on the Sahibganj loop.
- **Roads**: The Subdivision is linked by state highways and rural roads, with connections to NH-80 and NH-33.
Culture and Tourism
Kahalgaon Sub Division includes sites of cultural and ecological importance:
- Ashtavakra Mandir: A newly built temple dedicated to the sage Ashtavakra, inaugurated in 2023.
- Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary: A 60 km protected stretch along the Ganga River, home to the endangered Ganges river dolphin.
- Vikramashila University Ruins: Ancient center of Buddhist learning built under the Pala Empire.
- Bateshwar Hills: Site of historic Shiva temples and cave shrines.
See also
References
- ↑ District Census Handbook Bhagalpur Part-A (PDF). Bhagalpur: Directorate of Census Operations, Bihar.
- ↑ subdivision, block (2025). Sub division: Subdivision & Blocks. Bhagalpur district. p. 01.
- ↑ "Bhagalpur District Census Handbook". Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ↑ "52nd REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LINGUISTIC MINORITIES IN INDIA" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ↑ Masica, Colin P. (9 September 1993). The Indo-Aryan Languages. Cambridge University Press. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-521-29944-2.