Purba Champaran
District in BIHAR
Purba Champaran District of BIHAR has a total population of 50,99,371 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 26,81,209 are males while 24,18,162 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 50,99,371
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 44.65%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 902
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Purba Champaran has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 19.97% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 902.
Total Children
10,18,297
19.97% of population
Boys
5,26,835
51.7%
Girls
4,91,462
48.3%
Child Sex Ratio
933
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Purba Champaran stands at 902 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 65.34% while female literacy is at 45.12%, showing a gender gap of 20.22%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.74% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.24% of total population in Purba Champaran.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 50,99,371, 17,37,539 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.07% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.20% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.80% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 11,32,789
- Marginal Workers
- 6,04,750
- Non-Workers
- 33,61,832
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 26,81,209 males (52.6%) and 24,18,162 females (47.4%) out of 50,99,371 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 22,76,957 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 65.34%, Female 45.12%, Overall %. Gender gap is 20.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Purba Champaran district in BIHAR?
Purba Champaran district in BIHAR has a total population of 50,99,371 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 26,81,209 males and 24,18,162 females.
What is the literacy rate of Purba Champaran district?
The overall literacy rate of Purba Champaran district is N/A%. Male literacy is 65.34% and female literacy is 45.12%.
What is the sex ratio in Purba Champaran district?
The sex ratio in Purba Champaran district is 902 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Purba Champaran district?
Purba Champaran district has 10,18,297 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 5,26,835 are boys and 4,91,462 are girls. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Purba Champaran district?
Out of the total population of 50,99,371, 17,37,539 people (34.1%) are engaged in work activities in Purba Champaran district.