Ismailpur (community development block)

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
CD Block
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

Geography

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.

Administration

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.

Demographics

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]

• Scheduled Castes: 2,541
• Scheduled Tribes: 3
• Children (0–6 years): 9,332
• Literates: 17,232 (50.52%)

Language

Angika is the Primary and Regional Language. Hindi is the official language, and Urdu is also commonly used in official and social life.

Religion

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

Religion in Ismailpur Block

1. Hinduism (96.2%)
2. Islam (3.50%)
3. Others (0.26%)

Economy

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]

Education

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.

Transport and Communication

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.

See also

• Bhagalpur district
• Community development blocks in India
• Panchayati Raj System