Bhagalpur Pincodes

Bhagalpur, which used to be called Champa Nagri, is located on the Ganges river’s southern side. Firstly, it’s the third biggest city in Bihar in terms of the number of people. Secondly, it’s the central point for the Bhagalpur district, the Bhagalpur division, and the Eastern Range. Moreover, Bhagalpur is famous as the ‘Silk City’ and is one of the cities chosen for the Smart Cities Mission by the Indian government. Lastly, it stands out in Bihar, alongside the capital city, Patna, because it hosts three important educational institutes: IIIT, TMBU, and the Agriculture University (BAU).

Demographics:

Based on the 2011 India census, Bhagalpur Urban Agglomeration has 410,210 people. To break it down, there are 218,284 men and 191,926 women. Furthermore, it ranks as the third-largest city in Bihar when it comes to the number of people living in urban areas. When it comes to reading and writing skills, 80.76% of the population can effectively read and write. Specifically, 84.95% of men are literate, compared to 75.95% of women.

Geography:

Bhagalpur is bordered by several rivers. Firstly, the Ganga River, which is also known as the most sacred river. Then, there’s the Koshi River, often referred to as the “Sorrow of Bihar”. Following these are the Ghaghara River, Gandak River, Sone River, and Kuil River. Additionally, Bhagalpur is unique in India as it is home to the Garudas, birds that belong to the stork family.