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Bhagalpur

District in BIHAR

Bhagalpur District of BIHAR has a total population of 30,37,766 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 16,15,663 are males while 14,22,103 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
30,37,766
📚 Literacy Rate
51.78%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
880

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Bhagalpur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.99% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 938 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 880.

Total Children

5,46,382

17.99% of population

Boys

2,81,937

51.6%

Girls

2,64,445

48.4%

Child Sex Ratio

938

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
81.90%
Muslim
17.68%
Christian
0.12%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Bhagalpur stands at 880 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 70.3% while female literacy is at 54.89%, showing a gender gap of 15.41%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.49% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.21% of total population in Bhagalpur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 30,37,766, 9,83,528 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.38% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 54.31% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 45.69% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,34,129

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
4,49,399

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
20,54,238

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in BIHAR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bhagalpur district in BIHAR?

Bhagalpur district in BIHAR has a total population of 30,37,766 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 16,15,663 males and 14,22,103 females.

What is the literacy rate of Bhagalpur district?

The overall literacy rate of Bhagalpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 70.3% and female literacy is 54.89%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhagalpur district?

The sex ratio in Bhagalpur district is 880 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Bhagalpur district?

Bhagalpur district has 5,46,382 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,81,937 are boys and 2,64,445 are girls. The child sex ratio is 938 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Bhagalpur district?

Out of the total population of 30,37,766, 9,83,528 people (32.4%) are engaged in work activities in Bhagalpur district.