Bauchi State is one of the 36 states that make up the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is located in the north-eastern region of the country. It was created on February 3, 1976 and was at this time a part of the North Eastern State.
Bauchi is the name of the capital city of Bauchi State, and the state is known as “Pearl of Tourism”.
There are twenty Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Bauchi State. Each of these LGAs plays a key role as the basic units of grassroots administration, and also provides various local government services and encourages development within their respective communities.
This post provides a comprehensive overview of all current LGAs in Bauchi State, their headquarters, and their senatorial districts, alongside details of the proposed new councils.
List of the 20 Local Government Areas in Bauchi State
Here is the list of all the Local Government Areas in Bauchi State and their administrative headquarters:
| No. | Local Government Area | Headquarters |
| 1 | Alkaleri | Alkaleri |
| 2 | Bauchi | Bauchi |
| 3 | Bogoro | Bogoro |
| 4 | Dambam | Dambam |
| 5 | Darazo | Darazo |
| 6 | Dass | Dass |
| 7 | Gamawa | Gamawa |
| 8 | Ganjuwa | Kafin Madaki |
| 9 | Giade | Giade |
| 10 | Itas/Gadau | Itas |
| 11 | Jama’are | Jama’are |
| 12 | Katagum | Azare |
| 13 | Kirfi | Kirfi |
| 14 | Misau | Misau |
| 15 | Ningi | Ningi |
| 16 | Shira | Yana |
| 17 | Tafawa Balewa | Tafawa Balewa |
| 18 | Toro | Toro |
| 19 | Warji | Warji |
| 20 | Zaki | Katagum |
The list and headquarters are consistent with official Bauchi State Government records.
Current 20 Local Government Areas in Bauchi State Headquarters, and Senatorial Zones
Bauchi State was created in 1976 from the North-Eastern State. At that time, it comprised 16 Local Government Areas, which included the areas that would later become Gombe State. Following the creation of Gombe State in 1996, Bauchi State was left with the 20 LGAs that exist today.
These 20 LGAs are strategically divided into three Senatorial Districts: Bauchi South, Bauchi Central, and Bauchi North.
The table below provides the full list of the 20 Local Government Areas, their administrative headquarters, and their respective senatorial zones
| S/N | Local Government Area | Headquarters | Senatorial District |
| 1 | Alkaleri | Alkaleri | Bauchi South |
| 2 | Bauchi | Bauchi | Bauchi South |
| 3 | Bogoro | Bogoro | Bauchi South |
| 4 | Dambam | Dambam | Bauchi Central |
| 5 | Darazo | Darazo | Bauchi Central |
| 6 | Dass | Dass | Bauchi South |
| 7 | Gamawa | Gamawa | Bauchi North |
| 8 | Ganjuwa | Kafin Madaki | Bauchi Central |
| 9 | Giade | Giade | Bauchi North |
| 10 | Itas/Gadau | Itas | Bauchi North |
| 11 | Jama’are | Jama’are | Bauchi North |
| 12 | Katagum | Azare | Bauchi North |
| 13 | Kirfi | Cheledi | Bauchi South |
| 14 | Misau | Misau | Bauchi Central |
| 15 | Ningi | Ningi | Bauchi Central |
| 16 | Shira | Yana | Bauchi North |
| 17 | Tafawa Balewa | Bununu | Bauchi South |
| 18 | Toro | Toro | Bauchi South |
| 19 | Warji | Warji | Bauchi Central |
| 20 | Zaki | Sakwa | Bauchi North |
Source: Bauchi State Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
Key Facts About the Current LGAs
- Bauchi LGA serves as the state capital and administrative heart, hosting the government house and major urban infrastructure.
- Toro LGA is historically one of the largest local government areas in Nigeria by landmass.
- Alkaleri LGA has gained prominence as the site of the Kolmani River Field oil projects, earning it the nickname the “Oil LGA” of Bauchi.
- Katagum LGA, with its headquarters in Azare, is the commercial nerve centre of the northern zone and a major education hub.
- Ganjuwa LGA has its headquarters in Kafin Madaki, located approximately 47 kilometres from the state capital along Kano Road
Proposed 29 New Local Government Areas (2025)
On 27th October 2025, the Bauchi State House of Assembly passed a bill to create 29 new additional Local Government Areas. Governor Bala Mohammed subsequently signed the bill into law.
The law was then forwarded to the National Assembly for constitutional ratification, as required by Section 8(5) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
If approved, Bauchi State’s total number of LGAs would increase from 20 to 49.
Below is the full list of the proposed 29 new LGAs and their designated headquarters:
| S/N | Proposed LGA | Proposed Headquarters |
| 1 | Balma | Nasaru |
| 2 | Bauchi East | Women Centre |
| 3 | Bauchi West | Miri |
| 4 | Beshongo | Beni |
| 5 | Bula | Bununu |
| 6 | Burra | Burra |
| 7 | Chinade | Chinade |
| 8 | Dagauda/Jalam | Dagauda |
| 9 | Disina | Disina |
| 10 | Dogon Jeji/Jurara | Dogon Jeji |
| 11 | Dass-West | Lukshi |
| 12 | Gadau | Gadau |
| 13 | Galambi | Kangere |
| 14 | Ganjuwa East | Soro |
| 15 | Girawa | Faggo |
| 16 | Gololo | Gololo |
| 17 | Gwana | Futuk |
| 18 | Isawa | Isawa |
| 19 | Jama’a | Nabordo |
| 20 | Karkara | Akuyam |
| 21 | Lame | Lame |
| 22 | Lere | Lere |
| 23 | Madara | Madara |
| 24 | Sade | Sade |
| 25 | Sakuwa | Sakuwa |
| 26 | Saye | Hardawa |
| 27 | Udubo | Udubo |
| 28 | Yankari | Yelwan Duguri |
| 29 | Zungur | Liman Katagum |
Legislative Status
It is important to note that these 29 proposed LGAs are currently inchoate, meaning they are not yet legally operational. As explicitly stated in the law forwarded to the National Assembly:
“The additional Local Government Areas listed in Schedule II to this Law are inchoate until such a time as the National Assembly shall pass an Act to make consequential provisions with respect to the names of the said additional Local Government Areas.”
The National Assembly’s Committee on Constitution Review must consider and pass enabling legislation before these new LGAs can be formally established
Bauchi State at a Glance
Bauchi State comprises about 49,119 square kilometres and is found in Northeastern Nigeria. Bauchi State has borders with Kaduna to the West and Kano and Jigawa States to the North, Taraba and Plateau to the South and Gombe and Yobe to the East.
The state was formed in 1976 from the former North Eastern State. Gombe State was carved out of Bauchi State in 1996.
Bauchi’s agricultural potential and tourist attractions also help to place it in the spotlight. The State Government listed crops such as maize, rice, millet, groundnut and guinea corn in the State under Agricultural products.
How Many LGAs Are in Bauchi State?
Bauchi State has 20 Local Government Areas.
They are Alkaleri, Bauchi, Bogoro, Dambam, Darazo, Dass, Gamawa, Ganjuwa, Giade, Itas/Gadau, Jama’are, Katagum, Kirfi, Misau, Ningi, Shira, Tafawa Balewa, Toro, Warji and Zaki.
Which Is the Largest LGA in Bauchi State?
Toro LGA is the Largest in Bauchi State
According to the Bauchi State Government, the largest Local Government Area is Toro, at about 6,932 square kilometers. Alkaleri is at about 5,918 square kilometers and Ganjuwa at about 5,059 square kilometers.
Which LGA Is the Capital of Bauchi State?
Bauchi LGA is the Capital of Bauchi State
The capital of the state is Bauchi, and Bauchi is the headquarters of Bauchi Local Government Area. The city is the main center of administration of the state.
Conclusion
These Twenty Local Government Areas are all critical for the administration and the economic activities and development of Bauchi State. From Bauchi LGA, which houses the State Capital, to Toro, Alkaleri, Ningi, Katagum, Ganjuwa and other Local Government Areas, there is a variety of both urban and rural communities.
For the purposes of this document, the Bauchi State Government remains the most accurate source for the administrative structure of the State, and has published records that confirm the twenty local governments, along with land areas, headquarters, and previous census information.
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