Ismailpur | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Bhagalpur |
| Region | Anga |
| Area | |
• Total | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 43,440 |
| • Density | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Regional | Angika [1] |
| • Additional official | Urdu [2] |
| • Official | Hindi [2] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
| Vehicle registration | BR-10 |
Ismailpur is a community development block in the Bhagalpur district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is one of the 16 community development blocks in Bhagalpur. [3] It is part of Naugachhia subdivision and lies in the fertile plains of the Ganges basin. The block is entirely rural and includes several gram panchayats and villages governed under the Panchayati Raj system. [4] [5]
Ismailpur lies in the eastern part of Bihar within the middle Ganga basin. The land is alluvial, with rich soil suitable for farming. It lies in the north-eastern side of the Ganga in Bhagalpur district. The area experiences a tropical monsoon climate with hot summers and heavy rainfall from June to September. Seasonal flooding is frequent but also supports fertile agriculture.
The block is administered by a Block Development Officer (BDO) under the district administration of Bhagalpur. Local governance is carried out through elected gram panchayats. Ismailpur serves as a unit for implementing state and central rural development programmes.
As per the 2011 Census of India, Ismailpur block had a total population of 43,440, all residing in rural areas. The male population was 23,285 and the female population was 20,155. [6]
Angika is the Primary and Regional Language. Hindi is the official language, and Urdu is also commonly used in official and social life.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 41,802 | (96.23%) | 22,411 | 19,391 |
| Muslim | 1522 | (3.5%) | 799 | 723 |
| Christian | 9 | (0.05%) | 3 | 6 |
| Sikh | 7 | (0.01%) | 4 | 3 |
| Buddhist | 5 | (0%) | 2 | 3 |
| Jain | 2 | (0%) | 0 | 2 |
| Not specified | 0 | (0.21%) | 66 | 27 |
Agriculture is the main occupation of residents. Major crops include rice, wheat, maize, pulses, and vegetables. Some families engage in animal husbandry, cottage industries and small-scale fisheries. According to the Central Ground Water Board, Ismailpur block has a "safe" stage of groundwater development (around 15%), allowing for expansion of irrigation and water use. Horticulture is occupation popular in the region. The region is known for its Banana and Maize cultivation and is part of Banana Bowl (Naugachia Subdivision). [7]
The block has several government primary and middle schools. Literacy levels remain below the district average, and initiatives continue to expand schooling facilities, especially for girls. Development programmes focus on improving access and infrastructure in flood-prone villages.
Ismailpur is connected to district headquarter Bhagalpur City via Vikramshila Setu. It is connected to other blocks of Naugachia subdivision via rural roads and National Highways , During monsoon months, transport is sometimes affected by flooding. River crossings provide essential links for some villages. Electricity, mobile connectivity, and other basic facilities have improved in recent years through government schemes.