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Bihar, the third most populous state in India, is divided into 38 districts for the census of 2011. Here we are providing district-wise population data of Bihar, which will be helpful to understand the population growth and density in different parts of the state. According to Census 2011, Patna district is the most populous district in Bihar, while Sheohar is the least populated district.
Administrative Data as per the 2011 Census
The 2011 census is the most recent example of a census undertaken in India. It covered 38 districts, 101 Subdivisions, 534 CD Blocks (Sub-districts), 199 Towns (Statutory -139 and Non-Statutory i.e. Census Towns- 60) and 44874 Villages. In 2001, there were 37 districts, 533 CD Blocks, 125 Towns (Statutory-125 and Non-Statutory i.e. Census Towns -5) and 45098 Villages as per the previous census conducted in 2001. There has been an increase of 1 district (Arwal, which has been created from the old Jehanabad district), 1 CD Block (Chanan in Lakhisarai district), 14 statutory townships, and 55 census towns in Census 2011 as compared to 2001. There has been no change in the total area of Bihar state. It remains the same as it was in 2001: 94163 sq km.
Population Analysis – 2011 Census Bihar:
According to the Census of India, 2011’s Provisional Population Totals, Bihar had a population of 103.80 million people, with 92.07 million in rural areas and 11.73 million in urban areas (the 2011 Census). In terms of absolute numbers, over the last decade, there has been an increase of 20.81 million people in total, 17.76 million people in rural areas and 3.05 million people in cities. The greatest rural population is in Purba Champaran, which has a populace of 46.83 million, whereas Sheikhpura, with a population of 5.26 million people, has the minimum. Patna’s urban population is 25.1 million people, while Sheohar’s is only 28.095 persons.
In percentage terms, the rural and urban populations of Bihar were 88.70% and 11.30%, respectively. Patna has the highest percentage share of 43.48 per cent in the urban population, while Samastipur has a 96.54 per cent rural population proportion.
Bihar is ranked 12th among Indian states in terms of population. The state covers an area of 94,163 sq km with a population density of, 1102 persons per sq km. The sex ratio in Bihar is 916 females per 1000 males, which is below the national average of 978 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate in Bihar is 63.82% while the national literacy rate is 74.04%.
The following table shows the district-wise population data of Bihar as per the census of 2011.
District-wise Population of Bihar | |||
S. No. | District Name | 2011 census | Estimated Population by 2022 |
1 | Araria | 2,811,569 | 3,470,601 |
2 | Arwal | 700,843 | 865,121 |
3 | Aurangabad | 2,540,073 | 3,135,466 |
4 | Banka | 2,034,763 | 2,511,711 |
5 | Begusarai | 2,970,541 | 3,666,836 |
6 | Bhagalpur | 3,037,766 | 3,749,818 |
7 | Bhojpur | 2,728,407 | 3,367,946 |
8 | Buxar | 1,706,352 | 2,106,321 |
9 | Darbhanga | 3,937,385 | 4,860,308 |
10 | Gaya | 4,391,418 | 5,420,766 |
11 | Gopalganj | 2,562,012 | 3,162,548 |
12 | Jamui | 1,760,405 | 2,173,044 |
13 | Jehanabad | 1,125,313 | 1,389,086 |
14 | Kaimur | 1,626,384 | 2,007,608 |
15 | Katihar | 3,071,029 | 3,790,878 |
16 | Khagaria | 1,666,886 | 2,057,604 |
17 | Kishanganj | 1,690,400 | 2,086,630 |
18 | Lakhisarai | 1,000,912 | 1,235,526 |
19 | Madhepura | 2,001,762 | 2,470,975 |
20 | Madhubani | 4,487,379 | 5,539,221 |
21 | Munger | 1,367,765 | 1,688,369 |
22 | Muzaffarpur | 4,801,062 | 5,926,431 |
23 | Nalanda | 2,877,653 | 3,552,175 |
24 | Nawada | 2,219,146 | 2,739,314 |
25 | Pashchim Champaran | 3,935,042 | 4,857,416 |
26 | Patna | 5,838,465 | 7,207,001 |
27 | Purbi Champaran | 5,099,371 | 6,294,664 |
28 | Purnia | 3,264,619 | 4,029,846 |
29 | Rohtas | 2,959,918 | 3,653,723 |
30 | Saharsa | 1,900,661 | 2,346,176 |
31 | Samastipur | 4,261,566 | 5,260,477 |
32 | Saran | 3,951,862 | 4,878,178 |
33 | Sheikhpura | 636,342 | 785,501 |
34 | Sheohar | 656,246 | 810,070 |
35 | Sitamarhi | 3,423,574 | 4,226,060 |
36 | Siwan | 3,330,464 | 4,111,125 |
37 | Supaul | 2,229,076 | 2,751,571 |
38 | Vaishali | 3,495,021 | 4,314,254 |
Growth Rate
Bihar’s population increased at a rate of 25.07 per cent during the previous decade. The adult male to female ratio in rural areas was 957:1, whereas it was 959:1 in urban areas. Bihar has had the highest decadal growth rate among rural people in India. Begusarai has a maximum decadal growth rate of 426.89 per cent in urban areas, whereas Kishanganj has a 30.83 per cent decadal rise in rural regions. Begusarai’s rapid increase in urban dwellers is mainly due to the creation of four new statutory towns, four Census towns, and Begusarai Municipality upgrading into a Municipal Corporation.
Child Population (0-6 Yrs):
Out of the total child population of 18.58 million in Bihar aged 0-6 years, 16.90 million are rural while 1.68 million are urban in 2011. In absolute numbers, there has been an increase of 17,76,166 in overall child population(10.57 percent), 15,00,937 in rural child population(9.75 percent) and 2,75,229 in urban child population(19.55 percent) over Census 2001 (21). The only district where the number of children decreased is Siwan. In rural areas, Begusarai and Khagaria have recorded negative rates of child population growth, respectively.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it can be said that the data from the census of 2011 provides a good insight into the demographics of Bihar. The state is home to numerous people, many of whom live in rural areas. There is a significant amount of variation in the population density of different districts, with some areas being much more densely populated than others. The data also shows that the majority of the population is Hindu, with a significant minority of Muslims. The state has a relatively young population, with a median age of 24.0 years. The data from the census provides a good starting point for further analysis of the state of Bihar.
