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{{Short description|Administrative subdivision in Supaul district, Bihar, India}}

{{Infobox settlement
| name = Triveniganj subdivision
| settlement_type = Subdivision
| coordinates = {{coord|26.1305993|86.8830260|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = India Bihar#India
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bihar, India
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]]
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = [[Supaul district]]
| seat_type = Headquarters
| seat = [[Triveniganj]]
| population_total = 608,933
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_note = Combined total of Triveniganj and Chhatapur Community Development Blocks (2011 Census)
| population_density_km2 = auto
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi]], [[Maithili language|Maithili]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +05:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 852139
| registration_plate = BR
}}

'''Triveniganj subdivision''' is an administrative subdivision of [[Supaul district]] in the Indian state of [[Bihar]]. The subdivision has its headquarters at the town of [[Triveniganj]] and comprises two [[Community development block|Community Development Blocks]]: Triveniganj (also called Tribeniganj) and Chhatapur.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://supaul.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/ |title=Subdivision & Blocks |publisher=Supaul District, Government of Bihar|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

== Geography ==
Triveniganj subdivision lies in the lower [[Kosi River|Kosi]] basin in north-eastern Bihar. The subdivision forms part of the alluvial plains created by the Kosi river and its distributaries. Official reports describe the area as sandy and flood-prone terrain typical of the Kosi megafan region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/2016-17/DIPS%20Supaul%202016.pdf |title=SUPAUL — District Industrial Potential Survey |publisher=Ministry of MSME, Government of India|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cgwb.gov.in/old_website/District_Profile/Bihar/Supaul.pdf |title=Supaul District — District Profile |publisher=Central Ground Water Board, Government of India|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

== Administration ==
The subdivision is one of four in Supaul district. It consists of two Community Development Blocks:
* Triveniganj CD Block
* Chhatapur CD Block<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/study/PCA_CDB-1006 |title=PCA: Primary Census Abstract C.D. Block wise, Bihar - District Supaul |publisher=Census of India|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

The [[Sub-divisional magistrate|Sub-Divisional Officer]] (SDO) for Triveniganj is based at the Sub Division Office, Triveniganj (PIN 852139).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://supaul.nic.in/whos-who/ |title=Who's Who |publisher=Supaul District, Government of Bihar|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
According to the 2011 Census of India:
* '''Triveniganj CD Block''': population 322,477 (167,461 males; 155,016 females).
* '''Chhatapur CD Block''': population 286,456 (148,676 males; 137,780 females).

The subdivision’s combined population was '''608,933''' (316,137 males; 292,796 females), with a sex ratio of about 926 females per 1,000 males.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/study/PCA_CDB-1006 |title=PCA: Primary Census Abstract C.D. Block wise, Bihar - District Supaul |publisher=Census of India|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

The combined literate population was 284,010, giving a literacy rate of about 46.7%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/321 |title=District Census Handbook Supaul (Village & Town-wise Primary Census Abstract) |publisher=Census of India|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

== Economy ==
Agriculture is the mainstay of the local economy. Paddy and other crops typical of the Kosi floodplain are cultivated. The District Industrial Potential Survey notes the potential for agro-processing and rice mills in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/2016-17/DIPS%20Supaul%202016.pdf |title=SUPAUL — District Industrial Potential Survey |publisher=Ministry of MSME, Government of India|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

== Transport ==
The subdivision is connected to the rest of the district by national and state highways as well as rural roads. Supaul district has about 133 km of national highways and 229 km of state highways. Railway lines in the district total 85 km.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/2016-17/DIPS%20Supaul%202016.pdf |title=SUPAUL — District Industrial Potential Survey |publisher=Ministry of MSME, Government of India|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

== Education and public services ==
The Sub-Divisional Hospital at Triveniganj provides healthcare facilities to the subdivision. Government schools and residential institutions operate in both blocks under the Bihar Education Department.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://supaul.nic.in/notice/notice-regarding-nomination-process-for-class-1-and-class-6-in-government-ambedkar-residential-girls-high-school-daparkha-triveniganj-district-supaul-date-for-academic-session-2022-23/ |title=Government Ambedkar Residential Girls High School, Daparkha, Triveniganj |publisher=Supaul District, Government of Bihar|access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Supaul district]]
* [[Triveniganj]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://supaul.nic.in/ Official website of Supaul district]

[[Category:Subdivisions of Supaul district]]

Triveniganj subdivision - Revision history

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