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Araria

District in BIHAR

Araria District of BIHAR has a total population of 28,11,569 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,63,333 are males while 13,48,236 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
28,11,569
📚 Literacy Rate
42.53%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
921

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Araria has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 20.55% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 921.

Total Children

5,77,886

20.55% of population

Boys

2,95,315

51.1%

Girls

2,82,571

48.9%

Child Sex Ratio

957

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
56.68%
Muslim
42.95%
Christian
0.15%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Araria stands at 921 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 62.3% while female literacy is at 43.93%, showing a gender gap of 18.37%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.61% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.38% of total population in Araria.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 28,11,569, 10,69,893 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.05% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.09% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.91% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
6,96,410

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,73,483

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
17,41,676

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 Araria district in BIHAR?

Araria district in BIHAR has a total population of 28,11,569 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,63,333 males and 13,48,236 females.

What is the literacy rate of Araria district?

The overall literacy rate of Araria district is N/A%. Male literacy is 62.3% and female literacy is 43.93%.

What is the sex ratio in Araria district?

The sex ratio in Araria district is 921 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Araria district?

Araria district has 5,77,886 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,95,315 are boys and 2,82,571 are girls. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Araria district?

Out of the total population of 28,11,569, 10,69,893 people (38.1%) are engaged in work activities in Araria district.